Science Communication and Public Outreach Officer

09.05.2025

**Science Communication and Public Outreach Officer (M/F/d)**:
**Leibniz-Institut für Virologie (LIV), Hamburg**:
The Leibniz Institute of Virology (LIV) is an independent research institution for basic biomedical research. As a foundation under civil law and member of the Leibniz Association, the Institute holds a leading position both nationally and internationally. The LIV is located on the research campus in Hamburg-Eppendorf, in close proximity to the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), and at the Centre for Structural Systems Biology (CSSB) on the Hamburg-Bahrenfeld research campus.

We are seeking to fill the following position as soon as possible, either full-time or part-time (up to 80% working hours):
**Science Communication and Public Outreach Officer (M/F/d)**:
**Your area**s** of responsibility**:
Science communication & Media Relations
- Tailoring complex research findings for various audiences (specialist audience, general public, policy makers, industry, LIV staff)
- Developing summaries of scientific publications for a general audience in close collaboration with our researchers
- Development of innovative formats for conveying research content (e.g. podcasts, videos, interactive presentations)
- Advancing and implementing the LIV's internal and external communication strategy
- Developing and maintaining relationships with specialized and general media outlets
- Drafting press releases, feature articles, and other texts for print and online media
- Advising the Board of Directors and department heads on the communication strategy

Online Communication (Website, Social Media)
- Creation of target-group-oriented content for online channels (texts, images, videos) and maintenance of social media channels (Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn) to increase reach and interaction

Event Management and Networking
- Support in the conceptualization, organization, and execution of events, symposia, and workshops
- Development and implementation of outreach formats and events for the general public (e.g., open house days, foundation days, etc.)
- Support of the identification of funding opportunities through philanthropic partnerships and sponsorships

**Your Profile**:

- You hold a university degree with a bioscience-medical background or in the field of communication/public relations, combined with a strong affinity for scientific topics
- You possess several years of professional experience in public relations or research marketing within the scientific sector or research-active companies
- You have the ability to convey complex scientific and technical topics in an understandable and target-group-specific manner
- You have experience in image and graphic editing
- You are a strong communicator with a confident demeanor, a strong service mentality, and excellent interpersonal skills, who enjoys tackling new challenges
- You possess pronounced intercultural competence and knowledge in the field of crisis communication
- You have strong organizational skills, creativity, a high degree of initiative, and team spirit
- As an internationally oriented institute, we require excellent English and German skills, both written and spoken

**Our** Offer**:

- An exciting and diverse range of tasks in an internationally leading, interdisciplinary research institute in the heart of Hamburg
- A very high degree of independence and creative freedom for innovative ideas
- A very good and collegial working atmosphere
- Opportunities for regular professional exchange within the bodies of the Leibniz Association and with our cooperation partners, as well as a wide range of further education and training opportunities
- Remuneration according to EG13 TV-AVH (comparable to TVöD) and supplementary pension benefits (VBL)
- 30 vacation days per year, as well as paid leave on December 24th and 31st
- A family-friendly work environment (e.g., subsidy for extraordinary childcare)
- A subsidy for the HVV Deutschlandticket (public transport pass)
- Offers for health promotion at the institute (in cooperation with voiio GmbH)
- A subsidy for canteen use

This position is initially limited to two years, with the option of becoming permanent.