Science Communicator, Department of Food Science, Aarhus University
5 months ago
The Department of Food Science, at Aarhus University (AU FOOD) is looking for a skilled science communicator to turn our many scientific results into content for the general public. In the last two to three years, we have grown immensely, almost doubling the number of researchers, most of whom are not native Danes, but come from all over the world.
With so many new researchers, novel results are published all the time, and we really need someone to help us bring this important information into society.
We are focused on research, and through our research we deliver research-based education programs both nationally and internationally, and research-based policy advice to the authorities.
What you’ll do: It’s a new position, so you’ll play a big role both in defining your daily tasks and creating the best strategy for getting our research into the public conversation.
You’ll be responsible for
Communicating knowledge and making research’s value visible to industry, society, and research collaborators both nationally and internationally. Profiling the department as an attractive collaborator and funding partner in line with the department’s strategic ambition. Supporting the department leadership in a wide range of communication tasks.
Examples of specific tasks
Write stories for the FOOD website. Contact the media to get our stories into broad circulation. Produce content for LinkedIn and help guide our researchers in using the platform. Help at project consortium meetings, conferences, and prize events to write relevant stories of our activities. Contribute to internal department communication. Coordination with communication colleagues at DCA - Danish Centre for Food and Agriculture and at faculty level.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a journalist or communication specialist with experience in covering hard science. If you’ve worked both as a journalist and a communication officer, you’ll be our ideal candidate, but it’s not required.At AU FOOD, we have many different nationalities and communicate primarily in English. Being fluent in English as well as Danish is required. You’ll need to talk, read, and write in both languages.
The job requires a lot of writing, and we assume that you master different journalistic genres, that you know how to keep the reader interested, and that you know both Danish and English grammar.
About us
At the Department of Food Science, we conduct research that encompasses the entire food system with a focus on sustainability and the health-promoting properties of food.We are a department of over 200 staff and students, including ca. 80 PhD and postdocs and 25 senior research staff, who are aligned to six Science teams: Plant, Food and Sustainability; Differentiated & Biofunctional Foods; Food Quality, Perception and Society; Plant, Food and Climate; Food Chemistry; and Food Technology.
For more information, please refer to our website:
You will be covering all of these interesting topics if you come to work for us.
Our researchers are dedicated people who want to make a positive impact in the world, and we do. We deliver results that underpin and support the green transition.
At the department, we work in teams and therefore self-leadership as well as clear and open communication are part of our culture. In addition, the department values are based on openness, equality, consultation and inclusion, and contributing to the department strategy and a positive working environment are key.
If you choose us, you’ll be part of a diverse international team with a lot to offer both socially and professionally.
The position is full-time, 37 hours a week.
The Department is predominantly located at Agro Food Park, we also have a research field station at AU Auning, your communication activities will be to represent our science at both sites. Your desk will be at Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N.
Interested? If you’re interested, please send us an application and your résumé.
The application must outline your motivation for applying for the position, attaching a curriculum vitae and copies of relevant degree certificates. Please upload this material electronically along with your application. Please upload a maximum of five examples of your work in English and Danish (mandatory).
The application deadline is: 5. July, 2024.
Interviews are expected to be held in Weeks 28 and 29.
Questions? For further questions, please contact Head of Department Michelle Williams:
The interview will be held in a combination of English and Danish, which will reflect your everyday in the Department.
Formalities and salary range
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
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