Science Communication Manager

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Science Communication Manager

56 Faculty of Mathematics

Job vacancy starting: | Working hours: 20,00 | Classification CBA: §54 VwGr. IVa

Limited contract until: 02/29/2028

Job ID: 3367

A position of Science Communication Manager is being advertised by the SFB (Special Research Area) "Discrete Random Structures: Enumeration and Scaling Limits": https://SFBrandom.univie.ac.at/

This is a 4.3M€ Research Network funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), which gathers probabilists and combinatorialists of the University of Vienna, the Technical University of Vienna and the Technical University of Graz to work on a series of joint projects on random discrete structures arising in mathematical physics.

The advertised position is associated with the Faculty of Mathematics of the University of Vienna. The extent of employment is half-time (20 hours per week), Classification CBA, §54 VwGr. IVa with a minimum monthly gross salary of €1.633,10 for 20 hours. The salary can be increased if we can credit professional experience. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. It is a limited contract until the end of the project (29.02.2028).

As Science Communication Manager you are a dedicated professional with a passion for science communication and storytelling and will develop and implement the communication and outreach strategy of the network and more general of the faculty addressing both the academic community as well as the general public.

In this role you will proactively write and pitch press releases and news stories, generate content related to the SFB and the mathematics department's activities and project results on social media and update relevant webpages. You will coordinate public engagements/social outreach events (e.g. KinderUni, Lange Nacht der Forschung) and with your creativity and ideas develop new communication activities to make our research accessible to the wider public.

• Degree in communication, Media studies, marketing, journalism or in Mathematics (M.Sc or Ph.D) or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with social media, video, photography, podcasts, or other media
• Excellent command of English and German
• Experience in science journalism and/or science writing is a strong plus
• You are enthusiastic about supporting our researchers and communicating our science to a varied audience
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• If you bring a degree in mathematics or have worked in a science communication role in a research environment it will be a great bonus!

Work-life balance: The working time pattern is flexible and can be mutually agreed on; by arrangement you will also have the possibility to partially work from home.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a stimulating and inspiring scientific project, working alongside highly motivated individuals in an international team.

Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training: We offer you the opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 1.633,10 (20hrs) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to every additional personality in the team!

• Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying, in English
• CV, in English
• Further documents, if relevant.
• Via our job portal / Apply now-button

Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Ilse Fischer, Privatdoz.

ilse.fischer@univie.ac.at

Univ.-Prof. Nathanael Berestycki, PhD

nathanael.berestycki@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline: 12/15/2024