CCMAR/TSCGC/03/2024 |Science Communication and Management Officer [M/F] | 1 vacancy

Centre of Marine Sciences of the Algarve, Portugal

Updated: about 2 months ago

Job Type: FullTime

Deadline: 03 Apr 2024

8 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company: Centre of Marine Sciences of the Algarve
Research Field: Communication sciences » Science communication
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: Portugal
Application Deadline: 3 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 1 May 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: HE
Reference Number: ref. 101131663, HORIZON-INFRA-2023-DEV-01
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: Yes

Offer Description

Science Communication and Management Officer [M/F] - 1 vacancy

Post Ref.: CCMAR/TSCGC/03/2024

The Algarve Centre of Marine Science (CCMAR) opens a vacancy for a Science Communication and Management Officer (Técnico/a Superior de Comunicação e Gestão de Ciência ) (M/F), to satisfy temporary needs under an uncertain term employment contract in order to support the work carried in the context of the research project: “Euremap - European Research Infrastructure for Marine Bioprospecting”, ref. 101131663, HORIZON-INFRA-2023-DEV-01 funded by Horizon Europe Programme of the European Commission under the following conditions:

We are looking for a resourceful and communicative person who presents competences and experience in project communication and management to join the CCMAR Science Communication Unit. This person must be organized, a fast learner and passionate about finding effective and creative ways to communicate scientific research findings and knowledge to the general public, media, and relevant stakeholders.

The position requires working closely with both CCMAR researchers and international partners from academia and industry to develop and implement science communication strategies and programs that increase public awareness, engagement and understanding of marine sciences and demands:

1) a great willingness to interact with audiences of all ages and from different contexts, both in Portuguese and in English.

2) understanding of the R&I work environment, methods and concepts, particularly regarding Ocean research at a national and international level.

3) creativity to plan and implement innovative science communication formats.

4) mastering digital communication techniques and best practices.

5) ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

6) capacity to work in a team environment.

Tasks and Main responsibilities:

• Collaborating with researchers to identify and highlight the key research findings and translating scientific jargon into accessible language for non-expert audiences.

• Creating engaging content for various mediums such as websites, social media, press releases, print materials, exhibits and videos to communicate marine science research findings to a broad audience.

• Engaging with media outlets to secure coverage of scientific research and activities.

• Organizing and coordinating outreach and scientific events.

• Supporting the management of projects developed at the CCMAR Science Communication Unit.

• Monitoring and evaluating activities for reporting.

Monthly Gross Salary: 1 385,99€

Application submission process and documents: Only applications submitted through the CCMAR website will be considered: https://www.ccmar.ualg.pt/list/job . Applications are considered to be correctly submitted only after the candidate has received a confirmation e-mail from CCMAR. Applications (in English) must include:

Motivation Letter (in English).

Detailed CV (in English) in accordance with the requirements, ideal profile and selection criteria.

Copy of the BSc. Degree Certificate.

Email contacts of up to 3 referees.

Non-compliance with this documents/information determines the immediate rejection of the application.

Required profile:

A degree (Licenciatura/BSc.) with preference in Natural Sciences, Ocean-related sciences.

Non-compliance with this requirement invalidates the application. Provision of false documentation will be punished by law.

The ideal profile would include the following:

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree (Licenciatura/BSc) in Natural Sciences, with preference for Ocean-related sciences.

• Training in communication and/or project management.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of three years of experience in project communication and/or management, preferably in an international research environment.

• Experience with website building/content management, social media platforms and digital media production.

• Planning and implementing scientific events and/or activities aimed at the school community.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex scientific information in a clear and accessible way.

• Fluency in Portuguese and English (Excellent level - oral, comprehension and written).

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Social skills – able to interact with audiences of all ages and diverse backgrounds (scientific and non-scientific).

• Communication skills – ability to translate complex scientific content so that it can be understood by different audiences.

• Passion for marine science and the environment, and a desire to communicate that passion to others.

Working contract conditions: uncertain term employment contract expected to start in May 2024.

Working Schedule: 35 hours weekly – however it might be necessary sporadically to work outside of normal working hours to attend/organize events or to meet project deadlines.

Working Place: CCMAR

Application Period: between the 12th of March 2024 and 3rd of April 2024 at 23:59 (Lisbon time, Portugal).

Selection Committee:Doctor Rita Abecasis, responsible for the scientific communication department (president of the jury), Professor Deborah Power, Full Professor at Algarve University, team leader at CCMAR and coordinator of the project at CCMAR (member) and Doctor Cymon Cox, team leader at CCMAR (member) .

Selection Criteria:

Through the analysis of the application documents the evaluation criteria for the applications and their relative weight for ranking are as follows:

Qualifications (20%)

Work experience (40%)

Motivation (40%)

The selection committee reserves the right to contact and interview candidates if additional information or clarification of any curricular aspect is necessary. In case it takes place, the interview aims to evaluate in more detail the curricular items used to grade the candidate according to the list above.

In the eventuality that no applicant has the necessary profile, the selection committee reserves the right to close the call without any recruitment. In the event that the selected person does not take up the position because of failure to comply with documentary requirements or any other reason, or later during the contract if they resign, the jury reserves the right, upon convenience and opportunity, to assign the position to the next applicant in accordance with the ranking positions based on the selectable list that can be used up to 12 months of the date of the present announcement.

The board of Directors reserves the right, due to a change in circumstances at the date of the present announcement, to cancel the present call without any recruitment.

Results: The lists of admitted and excluded candidates, and the final classification list, shall be posted on the CCMAR website at https://www.ccmar.ualg.pt/list/job-closed and all candidates will be notified by email.

Preliminary Hearing and Final Decision Deadline: After notification, candidates have 10 working days to contest the preliminary decision sending an email to the selection committee. The final decisions will be announced within 90 days of the application deadline.

Candidates holding degrees awarded by a foreign university should have their degree recognized in Portugal by the contract signature. Non-compliance justifies exclusion from the procedure. Information about the recognition procedures can be obtained at any Portuguese university or here .

Disabled candidates shall be preferred in a situation of equal classification, and said preference supersedes any legal preferences. Candidates must declare, on their honour, their respective disability degree, type of disability and communication / expression means to be used during selection period on their application form, under the regulations above.

CCMAR’s non-discrimination and equal access opportunities policy – No candidate can be privileged, benefited, jeopardised or be deprived of any right or exempt of any claim in regards to descendent, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, economic situation, origin, social economy, genetic heritage, disability, chronic disease, nationality, ethnicity, territory of origin, language, religion, politics, ideology or union membership.

March the 7th 2024

Requirements

Research Field: Biological sciences » Other
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications