Job Information
The activity rate for this position ranges from 50% to 100%, depending on the number of team members we bring on board. We are ideally seeking to hire two part-time team members: one based in Lausanne or Geneva to focus on the French-speaking region of Switzerland, and another in Basel or Zurich to focus on the Swiss German region. Each role is expected to work at a 50% rate, allowing for effective regional focus and collaboration.
This role is therefore based in Lausanne, Geneva, Zurich, or Basel, depending on the individual(s) recruited, with some flexibility to work from other office locations and from home.
Responsibilities
- Develop activities that enable the public to discover bioinformatics by illustrating its impact on scientific discoveries and societal benefits.
- Promote these activities in the French and German-speaking parts of Switzerland, leveraging SIB’s national network and university-led initiatives.
- Support SIB Groups in their outreach ambitions and collaborate with the Communications team to generate content for media promotion of SIB.
- Participate in workshops, public scientific fairs, and school interventions.
- Develop digital and printed tools including websites, apps, videos, games, and/or leaflets, tailored to specific project objectives.
Profile Requirements
Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position, science communication, outreach activities, or related fields.
Education
University degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field (minimum MSc level).
Technical Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, French, and/or German (knowledge of Swiss German is a plus).
- Ability to translate complex concepts into engaging and impactful stories for diverse audiences, including the general public, teachers, students, and pupils.
- Demonstrated experience in creating and managing engaging content across major social media platforms, with an understanding of the various domains SIB Groups are involved in.
- Strong understanding of communication challenges and the ability to utilize various communication channels.
- Outstanding organizational and project management skills, with experience in project management tools like Asana or ClickUp being advantageous.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PPT) and comfort with new technologies.
Soft Skills
- Enthusiastic and curious.
- Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
- Strong ability to convey ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally.
- Self-driven and creative.
- Good interpersonal and collaborative skills with a strong team spirit.
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