Location: | Southampton |
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Salary: | £34,980 to £42,978 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 13th August 2024 |
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Closes: | 17th September 2024 |
Job Ref: | 2828324GN |
We are seeking an Engagement Officer for our new CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre (C-PIC) Innovation and Knowledge Centre. The C-PIC vision is to take Silicon Photonics technologies from research labs to everyday life.
If you are passionate about supporting cutting-edge research and innovation in a growing team of enthusiastic colleagues, we offer the opportunity to join a group that enjoys a working environment and culture centred around the team and that prides itself on being actively supportive of each another.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment while undertaking the important role of communicating the benefits of future technologies. You will be encouraged and supported to develop your career within a university culture focused on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation, and sustainability. You will have the opportunity to discuss flexible working arrangements including hybrid working.
The aim of the C-PIC team is to provide a Silicon Photonics fabrication service to researchers from across the globe, centred around unique cleanroom capabilities in Southampton, UK (www.cornerstone.sotonfab.co.uk). We are looking for an enthusiastic marketing professional to join our team for a 12-month maternity cover. The role is key to connecting with our community and building our network and you will have experience of delivering marketing and communications activities, working with external agencies and consultants.
You will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best researchers in the field of Silicon Photonics and will gain valuable, transferable skills, whilst gaining a deeper understanding of the Silicon Photonics ecosystem and the technology required to build Silicon Photonics systems, all whilst growing your personal network. No prior knowledge of Silicon Photonics is expected, simply the willingness to learn. As a key member of the C-PIC delivery team, you will benefit from a financial training allowance to support your personal and professional development including in areas such as EDI, innovation, and digitisation.
As an equal opportunities employer we are keen to encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
If you would like to opportunity to discuss this role informally please contact Tom Carnay, Head of Business Operations, C-PIC (tjc1v11@soton.ac.uk)
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We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
Apply by 11:59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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