Job Reference
425_24_ES_GES_R2/RE2
Position
Science communication officer - Research projects' communication and dissemination (R2/RE2)
Closing Date
Tuesday, 01 October, 2024
Reference: 425_24_ES_GES_R2/RE2
Job title: Science communication officer - Research projects' communication and dissemination (R2/RE2)
About BSC
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.
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We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured.
We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.
If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.
Look at the BSC experience:
BSC-CNS YouTube Channel
Let's stay connected with BSC Folks!
We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured.
We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.
If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.
Context And Mission
The Earth Sciences (ES) Department of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center-Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS), led by Prof Francisco Doblas-Reyes, performs computational research on global climate, weather, and air quality based on process-based modelling. It also enhances the societal value of the results generated by actively engaging with society, decision-makers, and businesses, as well as exchanging knowledge to develop user-oriented services.
The Earth Sciences (ES) Department of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center-Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS), led by Prof Francisco Doblas-Reyes, performs computational research on global climate, weather, and air quality based on process-based modelling. It also enhances the societal value of the results generated by actively engaging with society, decision-makers, and businesses, as well as exchanging knowledge to develop user-oriented services.
The ES Department is looking for a candidate from any nationality with mixed experience in natural and communication sciences and in dissemination, as well as an interest in the design and creation of graphical material, to carry out communication and dissemination tasks that support stakeholder engagement in the framework of climate and weather modelling projects.
The selected person will closely collaborate with a diverse and international team of researchers, engineers, social scientists, and communication experts within the Department and in the context of EU-funded research projects.
Experience working in interdisciplinary and international research teams and in the design and creation of scientific communication and dissemination materials and content is vital for the position. Previous knowledge on the topic of climate and weather modelling is desired.
The Earth Sciences (ES) Department of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center-Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS), led by Prof Francisco Doblas-Reyes, performs computational research on global climate, weather, and air quality based on process-based modelling. It also enhances the societal value of the results generated by actively engaging with society, decision-makers, and businesses, as well as exchanging knowledge to develop user-oriented services.
The ES Department is looking for a candidate from any nationality with mixed experience in natural and communication sciences and in dissemination, as well as an interest in the design and creation of graphical material, to carry out communication and dissemination tasks that support stakeholder engagement in the framework of climate and weather modelling projects.
The selected person will closely collaborate with a diverse and international team of researchers, engineers, social scientists, and communication experts within the Department and in the context of EU-funded research projects.
Experience working in interdisciplinary and international research teams and in the design and creation of scientific communication and dissemination materials and content is vital for the position. Previous knowledge on the topic of climate and weather modelling is desired.
Key Duties
- Lead, manage, and carry out communication, dissemination and user engagement tasks in the context of EU and national-funded research projects.
- Coordinate with other related European projects and initiatives (both external and in-house) to organise training and dissemination activities/events and liaise with the corresponding communications officers of partners/stakeholders.
- Design and create graphical material to communicate and disseminate the research done and the results achieved in projects as well as in the ES Department (e.g. explainers, leaflets, booklets, videos, websites, etc.).
- Help define and implement the communication strategy of the Earth Sciences department.
- Contribute to mapping the main events and stakeholders related to climate and weather research and widen the network of leading actors.
- Travel to relevant conferences, events, workshops, and project meetings to present the outcomes of the communication, dissemination and user engagement activities.
Requirements
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Education
- MSc in science communication, social sciences or natural sciences.
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Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Experience in communication strategies and/or stakeholder engagement.
- More than two years of experience in managing science communication, dissemination and engagement activities in national and EU-funded projects.
- Experience in graphic design and development of audiovisual materials and content.
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Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Previous knowledge of climate and weather modelling will be valued.
- Knowledge of impact assessment methods for communication and dissemination activities will be valued.
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Competences
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish, including technical writing.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment within an interdisciplinary and international team.
- Self-motivation and enthusiasm about the tasks to be performed with a strong sense of curiosity.
- Good public speaking skills.
- Proactivity, creativity, and a high sense of responsibility.
- Capacity to manage multiple tasks and prioritise them effectively in a dynamic environment.
Conditions
- The position will be located at BSC within the Earth Sciences Department
- We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
- Duration: Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
- Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
- Salary: we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
- Starting date: ASAP
Applications procedure and process
All applications must be made through BSC website and contain:
A full CV in English including contact details
A Cover Letter with a statement of interest in English, including two contacts for further references - Applications without this document will not be considered
In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
The panel will make a final decision and all candidates who had contacts with them will receive a feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.
At BSC we are seeking continuous improvement in our recruitment processes, for any suggestions or feedback/complaints about our Recruitment Processes, please contact recruitment [at] bsc [dot] es.
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In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
The panel will make a final decision and all candidates who had contacts with them will receive a feedback with details on the acceptance or rejection of their profile.
At BSC we are seeking continuous improvement in our recruitment processes, for any suggestions or feedback/complaints about our Recruitment Processes, please contact recruitment [at] bsc [dot] es.
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Deadline
The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be regularly reviewed and potential candidates will be contacted.
OTM-R principles for selection processes
BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc.
BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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BSC-CNS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law.
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