Your role 

• Establishing and maintaining active and effective relations with science journalists, science communications professionals, and local partners in Grenoble, the region, and across France
• Identifying, producing and editing high-quality content in both English and French for multiple channels (media, social media, website, intranet)
• Organising local media events, press visits and tours, often in collaboration with local partners, and supporting EMBL Grenoble staff through media briefings and trainings
• Contributing to the site’s engagement with key stakeholders through targeted communications activities
• Identifying and maintaining local, regional and national partnerships that support the visibility and activities of the site
• Monitoring, analysing and evaluating the impact of EMBL’s media coverage and content performance in collaboration with the wider Communications team
• Ensuring effective flow of information between the Communications team based in Heidelberg and the EMBL Grenoble site, including working closely with the Internal Communications Officer to deliver internal communications at Grenoble in alignment with the overall internal communications strategy

You have 

• Higher education with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a communications and/or media-relations role, ideally in a science-based environment
• A diverse content portfolio and connections to mainstream journalists
• Experience working with social media, including analytics and reporting
• An excellent command of spoken and written English and French
• A proactive, open and professional attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong organisational, time management and priority-setting skills
• The ability to work independently and to deliver varied activities as a member of a hybrid team
• A passion for science and the ability to communicate confidently and clearly about complex topics

You may also have

• Experience working in an international environment

• Knowledge of the scientific and political landscape in Grenoble and France

• Experience in event organisation

• Knowledge of other languages besides French and English, particularly German, Italian and/or Spanish

Contract length:

Three years with the possibility of renewal up to nine years

Salary:

Grading: 5.0 (monthly salary starting at €3.505,29 after tax) + other paid benefits based on personal circumstances

Application process:

To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. 

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team – we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.

Enjoy lots of benefits:

• Financial incentives: Salary free of income tax, Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances

• Flexible working arrangements

• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)

• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to public holidays

• Relocation package including installation grant (if applicable)

• Campus life: Free shuttle bus (Heidelberg), library, subsidised on-site cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)

• Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg), 10 days of child sick leave, generous paid maternity/parental leave and monthly family & child allowances

• Benefits for international newcomers: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.

• For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here

What else you need to know

• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Visit our International Applicants page, to find out more.

• EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.

• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and scientific excellence. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, identities, nationalities and/or any other diverse backgrounds.

• How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date