Technical Communications Manager

The van der Schaar Lab (https://www.vanderschaar-lab.com/) is a world-leading research group developing cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies with the aim of driving a revolution in healthcare. The lab is looking for a talented, passionate individual to communicate its research through a combination of strategic thinking, targeted engagement, and compelling content creation.

As the lab's Technical Communications Manager, you will work closely with Professor Mihaela van der Schaar and the research team to develop and implement a multi-channel communications strategy to drive visibility and engagement among several distinct target audiences.

Having identified opportunities to showcase the lab's research, you will create high-quality written and visual content explaining the value, novelty, and impact of the lab's world-leading research. You will also plan and host sessions in the lab's two regular online engagement series: "Inspiration Exchange" (for machine learning and AI students and professionals) and "Revolutionizing Healthcare" (for practising clinicians). Both series aim to create new interdisciplinary communities and share insights and ideas around machine learning for healthcare. For further information, visit: https://www.vanderschaar-lab.com/engagement-sessions/.

You will be given oversight over a wide range of platforms, including the lab's website, social media platforms, mailing lists, and YouTube channel. You will also work to build strong and productive relationships with the lab's internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, funding partners, and clinicians.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate: 

• prior experience across a broad range of communications disciplines; -ability to explain complex subject matter and sell ideas to diverse audiences through a variety of platforms; -exceptional writing and editing skills; -experience planning and hosting online events over Zoom, Teams, or similar platforms; -excellent project management and organisational skills; 
• some familiarity with blogging platforms (WordPress in particular);  
• basic knowledge of audiovisual software packages such as Adobe Premiere; and, -some familiarity with machine learning. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply button above. 

Please indicate the contact details of two referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae and cover letter showing how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirement of the role. Please ensure that at least one of your referees is contactable at any time during the selection process, and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System; and please encourage them to do so promptly.

The closing date for this position is 31 May 2025.

Interviews will be held soon after the closing date.

Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Prof. Mihaela van der Schaar at mv472@cam.ac.uk.

For enquiries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please email LE45839@maths.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference LE45839 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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