About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen at the UCL Centre for Space Exochemistry Data for an experienced and self-motivated Science Communications Officer to support the ongoing development of project Ariel and to help manage a follow-up campaign of Ariel targets performed by amateur astronomers globally called ExoClock.The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Giovanna Tinetti, lead scientist on the Ariel project.
They will be responsible for managing the ExoClock project within the Ariel Ephemerides Working Group.This is a fixed term position until 31 March in the first instance.Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made to: Emma Dunford - About you The postholder will manage the ExoClock project within the Ariel Ephemerides Working Group and oversee its improvement and development, including social media feeds, blogging sites, and any podcast series.
It is imperative that the successful candidate has sound organisational skills, and the ability to work efficiently to tight deadlines.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as duties include being able to write, edit and distribute content to promote and communicate ExoClock.The successful candidate will have proven experience of communicating complex academic or scientific concepts concisely through diverse media formats to audiences with wide ranging degrees of experience and expertise, ideally within science outreach projects and public engagement for astrophysics.
What we offer At UCL, we offer a competitive benefits package including 27 days annual leave plus six days (bank holidays are in addition), hybrid and flexible working, pension scheme, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/ paternity/ adoption pay, workplace nursery, employee assistance programme and much more!For more information on our benefits, please visit our staff benefits webpage -