Science Communication Officer - AA1220

Identify science communication opportunities 1) by maintaining excellent relationship with key internal and external stakeholders such as researchers, 2) by monitoring scientific literature, media and the biomedical research sector.
Develop, maintain and implement an editorial programme and schedule to leverage milestones and achievements, and increase awareness of LIH’s activities.
Write internal and external publications such as articles, press releases, newsletters, annual reports and visual presentations.
Help prepare multimedia contents and contribute to the dissemination of science communications via the various internal and external channels, including social networks.
Contribute to the production of communication and marketing campaigns, develop ideas, write creative briefs and contents, promotional materials.
Participate in the development of LIH’s marketing & communication strategy and plan.

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences with skill/knowledge of medical/scientific journalism and communication or Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Communication/ Marketing with demonstrated experience in medical/scientific context.
Two years copywriting experience, ideally within a medical/research institution, a communication agency, a scientific medium or a medical publishing environment.
Creative thinker: one who thinks “outside of the box“, by formulating exciting, interesting and above all, persuasive ways of presenting information to an audience.
Ability to take complex, scientific information and explain it in a clear, articulate and easy to understand format.
Strong project management and organisational skills.
Autonomous, adaptable and flexible individual.
Fluent in German and English with excellent copywriting skills. Good knowledge of French and Luxembourgish would be an asset.

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