ICDP Education and Outreach Coordinator

Reference Number 9270

The successful candidate will play a central role in ICDP in developing new and continuing successful education events. She or he will also advance outreach to the public, media, the scientific community and ICDP stakeholders. This will include a broad target audience from social media to scientific conferences and individual ICDP-funded projects. 

Your responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work in the ICDP Operational Support Group and will be involved in activities in the following areas:

Planning and execution of international scientific training courses Development of online teaching materials ICDP outreach to media, public, scientific community, ICDP member and partner organizations (e.g. UNESCO, IODP, PAGES) and other stakeholders  Involvement of early career researchers in scientific continental drilling Advancement of ICDP social media activities Preparation and presentation of outcomes in scientific conferences, meetings, and journals 

The position is dynamic and will evolve in line with the requirements of ICDP.

Your qualifications:

Master’s degree or an equivalent degree in Earth or Natural Sciences. PhD is welcome but no prerequisite Outstanding communication skills and interest in working with scientific communities  Work experience in science communication is beneficial Experience in scientific teaching  Experience in developing and conducting scientific training courses  Outreach and social media expertise, preferentially in international science programmes Background in Earth sciences preferentially with expertise in drilling or borehole investigations Good communication skills in English, ability to speak or willingness to learn German Ability and willingness to travel internationally  Driving licence

What we offer:

Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment State-of-the-art equipment Public service benefits Extensive training opportunities Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre  Flexible working hours and conditions Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work Institute day-care centre on site Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus Start date: As soon as possible
Fixed-term: 2 years (with possibility of extension)
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to “TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)”. The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Full-time (currently 39 h/week); The position is generally suitable for part-time work.
Place of work: Potsdam

Have we piqued your interest?

If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 5th May 2024 . Please use our online application form only.

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