Association of British Science Writers

We're looking for a Features Editor to join the team at Chemistry World.  You'll be committed to commissioning and editing topical and accurate features that inform, engage and entertain our demanding readers who expect their intellectual buzz to come from the content, and not from having to unravel the language. You'll also need a passion for science, a nose for a good story and a flair for turning a phrase.

Based in Cambridge, UK.

Salary £36,361 - £40,401.

Closing date 14 February 2012.

Vacancy reference no. 12-15

To find out more and to apply please go to www.rsc.org/jobs

VACANCY FOR EDITOR (CHEMISTRY)

Focussing specifically on Chemistry, the Editor is responsible for managing editorial projects and developing rich and on-topic content for a leading online scientific publication. Travel to international scientific conferences and exhibitions will be required.

Responsibilities include:
- Develop content such as original news stories, video interviewing/production, product reviews and application articles;
- Manage editorial projects (research, writing plans, project managing and evaluation) and research new technology and application areas;
- Develop the new editorial webinar program;
- Contribute towards email newswires, show guides and other services;
- Build relationships with scientists, manufacturers and agencies, establish an ‘Editorial Board’ and raise the profile of the publication;
- Work with marketing to develop the membership/subscriber database.

The employer is a leading scientific internet publishing company and information centre connecting scientists to share insights and expert opinions on the best laboratory equipment and latest techniques.

Most suited to this role of Editor (Chemistry) will be someone with an HNC/HND/degree or equivalent in a Chemistry subject and a passion for new laboratory technologies and techniques.

The ideal candidate will have laboratory experience in a Chemistry environment and previous experience working on a fast-paced scientific publication is essential.

A high degree of self motivation, creativity and accuracy would serve this role well as would an inspirational vision for the future of internet marketing and publishing.

Location: Bristol/Bath
Package: £20,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)

Email your CV to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Te: 01684 892764

We are recruiting for Sr technical Authors for one of our client which is a leading Semiconductor capital equipment Company for their facility in Villach, Austria.

Our client engages in  the design, manufacture, marketing, and service of semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. Its products include etch systems, including dielectric etch products, conductor etch products, and resist strip products, as well as synergy cleaning products. The company markets its products and services primarily to companies involved in the production of semiconductors in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, Korea, and Japan. The company has consistently provided innovative technologies in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

Location: Villach, Austria

Ideal candidate should have experience in Writing, editing and managing a variety of technical user documents such as procedures and manuals for highly complex machines/equipments. Candidates from Aerospace/ Capital Equipments/ Semicon/ Automotive/ Medical equipment industry preferred.

Minimum of 7 years experience of developing and creating technical publications and XML, DITA, Content Management System experience .

Position offers excellent salary + benefits + Relocation

interested candidates can apply directly to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

We are recruiting for Sr technical Authors for one of our client which is a leading Semiconductor capital equipment Company for their facility in Villach, Austria.

Our client engages in  the design, manufacture, marketing, and service of semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. Its products include etch systems, including dielectric etch products, conductor etch products, and resist strip products, as well as synergy cleaning products. The company markets its products and services primarily to companies involved in the production of semiconductors in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, Korea, and Japan. The company has consistently provided innovative technologies in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

Location: Villach, Austria

Ideal candidate should have experience in Writing, editing and managing a variety of technical user documents such as procedures and manuals for highly complex machines/equipments. Candidates from Aerospace/ Capital Equipments/ Semicon/ Automotive/ Medical equipment industry preferred.

Minimum of 7 years experience of developing and creating technical publications and XML, DITA, Content Management System experience .

Position offers excellent salary + benefits + Relocation

interested candidates can apply directly to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Scientific Communication Manager
Maternity Leave cover
Salary:      £25,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience    
               
Base:  This post may be based either at our office in St Andrews or home-based with an expectation that the post holder will be flexible in attending meetings when required. 
The Association for International Cancer Research (AICR) is an independent charity based in the historic town of St Andrews. 

For over 30 years we have been supporting high-quality fundamental and translational research with the aim of improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.  AICR is now the leading charity funding cancer research anywhere in the world. 

This 12 month, fixed term post is to cover the maternity leave of the Scientific Communication Manager.  The job will give you the opportunity to communicate to scientists and non-scientists on a wide range of materials and with different media.  Experience of speaking to and writing for a wide range of people from scientists to fundraisers and members of the public is essential for this post.

You will need a minimum of a PhD in a cancer research field, preferably molecular biology or biochemistry, and at least 2 years relevant experience.   You should also have excellent communication skills with a proven ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a wide range of audiences.  In addition you must have good attention to detail, and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as being a team player.  The ability to proof read and to retrieve information from a variety of sources will also be an advantage.

For more information about this post download the attached documents or visit our website http://www.aicr.org.uk/draft/vacancies.stm

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Lara Bennett, Scientific Communication Manager, on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone (01334) 477910

If you wish to apply please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your particular skills and expertise that you will bring to this role to:  AICR (fao Caroline Rochford), Madras House, South Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9EH.

Closing date for receipt of applications is:  Friday 10th February 2012

Scientific Communication Manager
Maternity Leave cover
Salary:      £25,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience    
               
Base:  This post may be based either at our office in St Andrews or home-based with an expectation that the post holder will be flexible in attending meetings when required. 
The Association for International Cancer Research (AICR) is an independent charity based in the historic town of St Andrews. 

For over 30 years we have been supporting high-quality fundamental and translational research with the aim of improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.  AICR is now the leading charity funding cancer research anywhere in the world. 

This 12 month, fixed term post is to cover the maternity leave of the Scientific Communication Manager.  The job will give you the opportunity to communicate to scientists and non-scientists on a wide range of materials and with different media.  Experience of speaking to and writing for a wide range of people from scientists to fundraisers and members of the public is essential for this post.

You will need a minimum of a PhD in a cancer research field, preferably molecular biology or biochemistry, and at least 2 years relevant experience.   You should also have excellent communication skills with a proven ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a wide range of audiences.  In addition you must have good attention to detail, and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as being a team player.  The ability to proof read and to retrieve information from a variety of sources will also be an advantage.

For more information about this post download the attached documents or visit our website http://www.aicr.org.uk/draft/vacancies.stm

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Lara Bennett, Scientific Communication Manager, on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone (01334) 477910

If you wish to apply please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your particular skills and expertise that you will bring to this role to:  AICR (fao Caroline Rochford), Madras House, South Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9EH.

Closing date for receipt of applications is:  Friday 10th February 2012

Communications Manager

IOM3 is a leading membership organisation for the Materials, Minerals and Mining communities in the UK and overseas. The Communications Manager is a pivotal role in developing and maintaining communication channels with media and the Institute’s community and staff.
The ideal candidate will have experience in using a wide range of media communications including TV and Radio. The candidate must be professional, self motivated and have a strong interest in growing technological awareness to a broad audience. An additional language would be advantageous but not essential.

Please contact Collette Morgan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a full job description.

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th January 2012

SciDev.Net – the Science and Development Network – is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing reliable and authoritative information about science and technology for development.

Through our website www.scidev.net we give policymakers, researchers, the media and civil society information and a platform to explore how science and technology can reduce poverty, improve health and raise standards of living around the world.

SciDev.Net is looking for an enthusiastic international news editor with substantial experience as a journalist or editor to lead its busy news team covering the role of science and technology in meeting the needs of developing countries.

The international news editor will undertake an important role within the organisation at an exciting time of change. The post holder will work directly with the Director / Editor to ensure the quality and focus of news reporting for the organisation. As part of the management team the post holder will help shape the future of SciDev.Net.

The role requires a range of skills and knowledge, and a high level of self-management in order to carry out the duties required.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the in the UK.

Main areas of responsibility include:

• Responsibility for the day-to-day running of the international news desk;
• Line manage the international news team;
• Scanning for, and researching news stories;
• Assessing pitches and commissioning news stories;
• Editing and approving news stories for publication;
• Maintaining the flow of copy through the commissioning and publishing workflow.

For more information including application form and how to apply please visit

http://www.scidev.net/en/jobs/international-news-editor.html

Closing date: 9th January 2012
Interviews (first round): 18th & 19th January 2012

Technology Writer

We've started a new publication called The Briefing (see http://the-briefing.com) to serve the research and development community, primarily in the physical sciences and engineering. We're urgently looking for people to write for our front page: we plan to have new stories once or twice a week and will pay $250 per story.

At the moment, as you'll see if you look at the main page and see the previous entries (see link bottom left), we are using a fixed story format and are allowing cutting and pasting from other sources (to which these quotes are linked). We like the format but are not wedded to it, so if you have suggestions on how to change it do let us know.

The site is clearly live and operational, but still in a development phase: you'll find lots of bugs and weirdnesses right now. We plan to properly "launch" the site in January after these technical issues have been ironed out and so are starting to commission pieces right away.

Note that, although we do cover medical technology (devices, imaging equipment, etc.), we do not cover biology, medicine, or pharmacology except in a token way.

The Briefing is a publication of Form and Content Media Limited (http://www.fac-media.org).

Go to http://the-briefing.com to review the site, then click the "Join Us." advertisement at the top of the page to see what we want from a pitch and how to apply.a

2012 Health Writing Awards
 
The Guild of Health Writers invites entries to its prestigious Health Writing Awards
 
PRIZES for each category
Winner: £700
Runner-up: £300

CATEGORIES
Best consumer weekly magazine feature
Best consumer monthly magazine feature
Best national newspaper feature
Best regional newspaper feature
Best trade/specialist feature
Best broadcast programme (TV and radio)
Best health book
Best overall feature in any media
Best health editor
2012 Olympic special: Best sports health/fitness programme/feature
Lifetime achievement award
 
The awards will be presented at a gala reception to be held on the evening of Thursday 29 March 2012

Closing
Please enter using the attached entry form or contact the Guild for further information:
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Sponsors:
Bio-Kult
BMI Healthcare / General Healthcare Group
Bupa
Litozin Joint Health
Medtronics
Novo Nordisk
Shire Pharmaceuticals
Vitabiotics
 
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