Science/Research Communications Specialist

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Summary:

Location: FRANCIS CLOSE HALL CAMPUS

Job Type: Support

Description:

2 year fixed term contract

0.6FTE, 22.2 hours per week

About the school or department

The Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) is one of the largest specialist rural research centres in the UK, working at the interface of agriculture, society and the environment on issues relevant to rural and urban development, in the UK, Europe and further afield.

The CCRI works with colleagues and partners in the physical as well as social sciences, covering a wide range of topics which include agriculture, forestry, food, soil science, fisheries, climate change and net zero, communities, and health and well-being; to engage with the policy, human, technological and environmental challenges faced by society, by carrying out research in a rigorous, dynamic and inclusive approach to deepen our shared understanding.

About the role

The postholder will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between complex academic research and various stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, industry partners, and the general public. The role involves creating, developing, and disseminating high-quality communication materials that effectively translate research findings into accessible formats. This will contribute to the communication requirements of a number of externally funded research projects.

The postholder will also carry out research communications and impact development activity relating to the wider portfolio of research contracts and grants that the CCRI is carrying out.

The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification.

Contact details

Candidates may contact Jane Mills (jmills@glos.ac.uk) to discuss the role

Interview date: 20^th or 21^st November 24

For more information about out benefits and working for the University please click here 

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above, you will be asked to complete submit an application form. A CV will only be accepted alongside a completed application form.

To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert.

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