Contract Duration-Length of Time (years/months):
5 years (renewable)
Contract Duration-Is this renewable to 9 years?:
Yes
About the team/job
EMBO stands for excellence in the life sciences. We support talented researchers at all stages of their careers in Europe and beyond, stimulate the exchange of scientific information, and help build a research environment where scientists can achieve their best work.
EMBO works with life scientists to ensure that research is pursued responsibly and to the highest standards. EMBO helps scientists to embed research integrity principles in their work and collaborates internationally with researchers, decision-makers and other stakeholders to shape policies for responsible scientific research.
EMBO involves life scientists in discussions on developments and trends in science and research policies affecting their work. It collaborates with researchers to ensure that their needs and concerns are taken into consideration when policies for science and research are developed. The aim is to provide advice to decision-makers and contribute to evidence-based policies for science and research that benefit researchers, scientific research, and society.
Your role
EMBO is looking for a Policy Officer to support the development and implementation of activities on topics related to the research system, such as research integrity and good scientific practice, research assessment, open science, career structures, and the composition of the research workforce.
These activities include convening international topical workshops, discussion sessions, and organizing community consultations; producing reports, summaries, and other documents for diverse audiences, including policymakers; and carrying out ad-hoc analyses related to the topics above.
The Policy Officer reports to the Senior Policy Officer within the EMBO Director’s Office.
Specific responsibilities:
This position will require regular duty travel and occasional work outside of the normal working hours, in the evenings or during the weekend.
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Why join us
EMBO is a non-profit organization with a collegial working environment inspired by our dedication to working for a common greater good.
Our recently expanded offices are located on the international EMBL life science research campus in Heidelberg, Germany. Heidelberg, home to around 150,000 people, is a lively university city. EMBO is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international science organization. The remuneration package comprises a competitive salary, pension scheme, medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial support for relocation and installation and family-related benefits where applicable.
This position is mostly office-based, with flexible working options available.
What else you need to know
Please note that appointments on fixed-term contracts can be renewed up to 9 years in total, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.
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Location: | Heidelberg - Germany |
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Salary: |
€3,200
to €4,000
£2,840.04 to £3,550.05 converted salary* monthly salary starting after tax, Grade 4, 5 or 6 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 2nd March 2023 |
Closes: | 12th April 2023 |
Job Ref: | EMBO00139 |
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