The MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine is a flagship initiative whose portfolio spans world leading fundamental research on normal and malignant stem cells through to translational and preclinical research and phase I clinical trials. Our mission is to gain fundamental understanding of stem cells, to use this knowledge to improve human health, and to provide leadership in training the next generation of basic and clinical scientists in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine (http://www.crm.ed.ac.uk).
You will join the MRC-CRM to take responsibility for the delivery of scientific communication and outreach activities. Responsible for proactive collation and dissemination of information on all aspects of stem cell research and regenerative medicine and related ethical and societal topics, you will have already demonstrated a flair for developing science communication tools and for presenting science to audiences at educational levels ranging from school students to scientists, clinicians and regulators. Together with the Centre Communications and Outreach coordinator you will build on the centre’s highly successful public engagement and outreach programmes, designed to promote public awareness and understanding in the stem cell field. Working closely with our researchers and the university’s press office you will be responsible for ensuring that our work receives appropriate media coverage.
Previous experience in scientific communications is essential and candidates qualified to degree or equivalent level in communications or journalism are encouraged to apply. Experience of writing press releases and writing for the web is essential, as is a demonstrable capacity to reach a wide range of target audiences. Experience of producing AV materials would also be valuable Background knowledge of stem cell, regenerative medicine and/or broader biomedical science would also be an significant advantage. Informal enquiries should be directed in the first instance to Dr Gordon McLean (g.mclean@ed.ac.uk).
This post is fixed term for 3 years. Salary range, £29,704 - £35,469 (pro rata for 28hrs per week)
Ref: 3010434. Closing date: 13 March 2009.
