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Communication Officer for the CHIRAX ERC Project and Femtochemistry Conference
Deadline: 02 May 2024Ref: EA/24/19
Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste is an international multidisciplinary research center operated as a user facility, featuring a 2.0/2.4 GeV, third-generation synchrotron light source (Elettra), a free-electron laser light source (FERMI) and a variety of support laboratories. The extremely high quality of the machines and beamlines has set new performance records and has been producing results of great scientific and technological interest. In order to allow the laboratory to remain competitive in the next 20 years, an entirely new source - Elettra 2.0 - belonging to the new generation of storage rings (DLSR or Diffraction Limited Storage Ring) is being developed. Existing beamlines will have to be upgraded and new beamlines developed to take full advantage of the characteristics of Elettra 2.0. The new machine is scheduled for commissioning in the second half of 2026. See http://www.elettra.eu for more information.
The CHIRAX project, funded by the European Research Council, aims to implement X-ray spectroscopy of chiral molecules in solution, using circular and helical dichroism to study their structure and a rich variety of dynamic processes of great scientific interest. The European Union requires that recipients of ERC grants undertake structured communication activities to disseminate the content of their projects. Emphasizing that scientific communication is essential for various reasons, it contributes to: highlighting the importance of innovative scientific projects and their potential impact on the future, demonstrating that investing in research is fundamental for society, ensuring transparency in the use of European Union public funding, showcasing how it is employed for scientific research, fostering collaborations, opportunities, and project visibility among the scientific community and other interested stakeholders, promoting public engagement in discussions and interest in science through active dissemination of research results.
In June 2025 will also take place in Trieste the 16th Femtochemistry Conference, scheduled from June 22nd to 27th with an expected attendance of approximately 200 participants. The conference, related to the project, will need communication activity.
The successful candidate will collaborate with the communications team and will be in charge of coordinating and delivering the communication activities related to the CHIRAX project and the Femtochemistry conference. He/she will provide:
Coordination and creation of logo and a dedicated website for the project and the conference, with detailed information on research activities, objectives, research teams, publications, events, and contacts.
Development of printed communication materials such as brochures, leaflets, or posters explaining the conference’s and project's objectives and significance clearly and concisely.
Writing press releases to announce major discoveries, results, or events related to the project and the conference. These releases will be sent to journalists, scientific journals, and online communication platforms.
Use of social media platforms such as [X], Facebook, and LinkedIn to share updates, articles, publications, and promote project-related events and conference.
Production of video and photograph archive to explain concepts, conduct interviews, present results, and delve into project research areas.
Organization of the participation in conferences, seminars, and workshops to present project results, engage the scientific community, and foster collaboration.
Information and scouting of scientific Events, Festivals and public engagement events to showcase the project.
Collaboration with journalists and media outlets to write articles, reports, or documentaries on the research conducted within the ERC project context.
Production of video interviews with selected speakers of the conference and scientist related to the project.
A Bachelor degree is required together with a basic knowledge of the following topics:
- Scientific communication
- Project management
- Branding and creative content management
- Social media management
- Communication materials setting.
A Master Degree in science communication and or communication and marketing would be considered a plus.
The following qualifications will be considered as additional assets:
- previous experience in research center or physics related scientific field
- courses of specialization in communications strategy
Very good oral and written communication skills in Italian and English are essential.
Good time management skills and ability to prioritize are expected, together with the capacity to interact with staff and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
