Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Austria
Schlossplatz 1, A-2361 Laxenburg
Overview
The IIASA science communication fellowship is a highly competitive program that immerses early-career science communicators in the dynamic work of the IIASA communications team. Applications for the summer 2024 Science Communication Fellowships are open!
Details
The science communication internship runs from January to the end of March and from June to the end of August. Only one position is available for each period. Selected candidates will be expected to be at the IIASA premises in Laxenburg, Austria for the full period of the internship.
The science communication fellows will gain experience in communicating complex systems science for a general audience through a variety of platforms including blogs, website content, social media, video, and articles for our magazine, Options. The successful candidate will work in the IIASA Communications and External Relations (CER) department, assisting with a variety of tasks including web publishing, media relations, event coverage, multimedia, social media, and other communication activities. The fellow will also work closely with participants in the IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) and IIASA scientists, producing several pieces of work covering their research.
Applications:
To apply for this opportunity, you will need to provide the following documents in English:
- Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying
- CV/Resume
- One writing sample of no more than 800 words about a scientific topic and aimed at a general audience (e.g., article for a newspaper or magazine, blog post, or op-ed)
- A letter of recommendation.
Incomplete applications and/or applications containing written samples longer than 800 words will not be considered.
About IIASA
IIASA is an international scientific institute that conducts research into the critical issues of global environmental, economic, technological, and social change that we face in the 21st century. Our findings provide valuable options to policymakers to shape the future of our changing world. IIASA is independent and funded by scientific institutions in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility:
- A Bachelor's or equivalent degree in science or journalism, and/or current student or graduate of a science journalism program
- Applicants from all countries are welcome, but IIASA gives priority to citizens or residents of countries in which IIASA has a National Member Organization. We encourage applications from developing countries.
Qualifications:
- First-hand experience in writing about science for non-specialist audiences via blogs, newspapers, university web sites, or other outlets
- Written and oral fluency in English and proven ability to understand complex scientific research
- Experience with or interest in social media, video, photography, or other multimedia.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
We offer
A monthly salary based on an annual gross salary of EUR 17,604.00, which is exempt from income tax in Austria.
The advertised salary is:
- Non-negotiable
- Subject to deductions for health insurance and/or social security.
IIASA does not provide housing or additional funding for housing. Science communication fellows do not qualify for moving, installation, or other allowances. The cost of travel from the home country to and from the institute will be covered by IIASA.
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