Biotechnology Research

Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering - BIIE

11-50

Switzerland

The Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) is a non-profit research institute focusing on developing translational solutions for treatment, prevention and diagnostics of diseases relevant in global child & adolescent health. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Communication Assistant to join our team at the BIIE. This role is crucial in enhancing the visibility of our research activities and findings. The ideal candidate will have a passion for science and expertise in creating engaging, accurate, and accessible content for diverse audiences.

## Tasks

**The key responsibilities of the Science Communications Assistant:**

*   Assist in developing and executing communication strategies to effectively disseminate scientific information to the public, media, and other stakeholders.
*   Produce clear and concise content for various platforms such as websites, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
*   Collaborate with researchers to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible and engaging stories.
*   Maintain and update content on the institute’s website, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
*   Support the organization of public outreach activities, including workshops, seminars, and public talks.
*   Monitor and report on the effectiveness of communication activities using analytics tools.
*   Assist in the coordination of media interactions and respond to public inquiries.

## Requirements

**Core skills and experience expected from the** **Science Communications Assistant:**

*   Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Science, or a related field.
*   Proven experience in science communication, content creation, or journalism.
*   Strong writing and editing skills with an ability to convey complex scientific ideas in an engaging and understandable manner.
*   Proficiency in digital media and content management systems.
*   Excellent organizational and project management skills.
*   Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
*   Fluency in spoken and written German and English.

The Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) is a newly founded non-profit research organization aiming to become a world leading research institute for the advanced study of immunological systems with a mission to develop translational solutions for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. The scientific foundation of the BIIE and the broader field of Immune Engineering is based on the intersection of three interdisciplinary subdomains: (i) systems immunology, (ii) synthetic immunology and (iii) computational immunology. The BIIE will serve as a hub for multidisciplinary science, by uniting people with diverse expertise in immunology, biomedicine, bioengineering, systems and synthetic biology, computational biology, artificial intelligence and machine learning. As part of the mission of BIIE to make a lasting impact, it will dedicate significant efforts in training early-stage researchers in this unique multidisciplinary environment, thus enabling them to become future leaders in Immune Engineering.

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<p>The Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) is a non-profit research institute focusing on developing translational solutions for treatment, prevention and diagnostics of diseases relevant in global child &amp; adolescent health. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Communication Assistant to join our team at the BIIE. This role is crucial in enhancing the visibility of our research activities and findings. The ideal candidate will have a passion for science and expertise in creating engaging, accurate, and accessible content for diverse audiences.</p>
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
<p><strong>The key responsibilities of the Science Communications Assistant:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Assist in developing and executing communication strategies to effectively disseminate scientific information to the public, media, and other stakeholders.</li>
<li>Produce clear and concise content for various platforms such as websites, social media, newsletters, and press releases.</li>
<li>Collaborate with researchers to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible and engaging stories.</li>
<li>Maintain and update content on the institute’s website, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li>
<li>Support the organization of public outreach activities, including workshops, seminars, and public talks.</li>
<li>Monitor and report on the effectiveness of communication activities using analytics tools.</li>
<li>Assist in the coordination of media interactions and respond to public inquiries.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
<p><strong>Core skills and experience expected from the</strong> <strong>Science Communications Assistant:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Science, or a related field.</li>
<li>Proven experience in science communication, content creation, or journalism.</li>
<li>Strong writing and editing skills with an ability to convey complex scientific ideas in an engaging and understandable manner.</li>
<li>Proficiency in digital media and content management systems.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and project management skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.</li>
<li>Fluency in spoken and written German and English.</li>
</ul>
<p>The Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) is a newly founded non-profit research organization aiming to become a world leading research institute for the advanced study of immunological systems with a mission to develop translational solutions for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. The scientific foundation of the BIIE and the broader field of Immune Engineering is based on the intersection of three interdisciplinary subdomains: (i) systems immunology, (ii) synthetic immunology and (iii) computational immunology. The BIIE will serve as a hub for multidisciplinary science, by uniting people with diverse expertise in immunology, biomedicine, bioengineering, systems and synthetic biology, computational biology, artificial intelligence and machine learning. As part of the mission of BIIE to make a lasting impact, it will dedicate significant efforts in training early-stage researchers in this unique multidisciplinary environment, thus enabling them to become future leaders in Immune Engineering.</p>


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