Scientific Communication Specialist

University of Zurich

Center for Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine

Scientific communication specialist 50 %

Start of employment immediately or by agreement, temporary

The University of Zurich (UZH) is a world-leading institution renowned for its excellence in research and education. The Center for Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine (CABMM) is affiliated with the Vetsuisse Faculty at the UZH and is dedicated to advancing clinically oriented translational research. It serves an interdisciplinary research network that brings together basic scientists and clinicians from veterinary and human medicine, enabling them to exchange scientific advances and to jointly develop new therapeutic approaches.
The CABMM is embarking on a new mission in the upcoming years: producing online, print, audio, and video scientific communications to highlight consensus opinions, the state of the field, and promising opportunities in translational research.
To increase our visibility and output, and to expand and strengthen our member network, we are seeking a highly motivated person to support our team in science communication.

Your responsibilities

• Writing scientific articles based on scientific consensus reached by focus groups on specific themes in translational research or highlighting the member network's scientific achievements,
• Organization and coordination of scientific communication (opinion/position articles, white papers, social media posts),
• Actively engaging with the member research network and beyond to connect experts around a topic and craft consensus communication to share with the scientific community,
• Curating scientific content for online and print CABMM communication channels (e.g., website, social media, newsletter) and adapting it to different target groups (broad audience or scientific experts),
• Creating visual content (e.g., flyers, graphical abstracts, posters) to promote seminars or scientific meetings and to communicate scientific advancements,
• Assisting in the organisation of courses, seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Your profile

• Degree in natural sciences or healthcare, and familiarity with interdisciplinary, translational research,
• Excellent communication skills in German and English, both verbal and in writing, are a prerequisite,
• Extensive experience in scientific writing (e.g., grants, papers) and social media engagement and content creation,
• Interest in quality management processes,
• Creative person with a high level of self-initiative and self-dependence,
• Organized and structured working style,
• Curious and engaged team player.

Information on your application

We offer:

• Engaging, exciting, and varied job in a small team,
• Flexible working hours, partial home office possible,
• Wide range of continuing education opportunities at UZH,
• Exposure to novel scientific advances,
• Payment according to UZH guidelines.

The position is initially limited until the end of 2027, with the possibility of extension.
We look forward to receiving your complete application (letter of motivation, cv, references, certificates), which you should send electronically in one PDF document to the following address:
silke.mark@cabmm.uzh.ch

What we offer

Work-Life Balance
Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

Learning and Development
Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

Food
Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

Healthcare
Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
Free seasonal flu vaccinations
Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

Discounts
Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
Special conditions on hotel reservations

Conditions of Employment
Policies of the UZH
Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

International Services
Support for people from outside Switzerland

Campuses
Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

Location

Center for Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine

Strickhofstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland

Further information

Questions about the job

Silke Kalchofner-Mark Managing Director CABMM