Communications Assistant

Academic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Science Communication, Public Relations, Visual Communication, Design & Multimedia, Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field Minimum 2 years of experience in communications, science writing, or related field Write clear, engaging summaries of research findings for both technical and non-technical audiences Draft press releases highlighting project milestones, breakthroughs, and publications Develop content for newsletters showcasing project progress, team achievements, and research impact Write and edit project reports, including progress reports for funders and technical summaries Craft social media content to promote project activities and findings Edit and proofread scientific communications to ensure clarity and accuracy Develop FAQs and explainer documents for complex research concepts Design visually appealing reports, newsletters, and scientific posters and infographics and promotional branded materials including flyers, brochures Create presentation templates and slide decks for the research team Create digital assets for web and social media platforms Attend project meetings and scientific presentations to identify communication opportunities Interview researchers to understand their work and extract key messages