Publications Officer

European Plant Science Organisation

Brussels, Belgium

EPSO, the European Plant Science Organisation, has built a strong reputation for work in plant research and science policy at European and national levels. With more than 70 members representing 226 plant research institutions, departments or universities in Europe, our work supports all areas of plant science.

EPSO is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic Publications Officer to support its team as a permanent member of staff at the Brussels office.

Opportunities:

As member of the EPSO team you will use different sources of information and your own inspiration to write and disseminate our bimonthly newsletter, articles for the website, publication in various journals, and press releases. The EPSO team consists of four staff members of different cultural background and with different expertises.

Tasks:

• Research actively information, coordinate submissions, write and edit articles and publish the bimonthly EPSO e-newsletter;
• Update and manage the EPSO website including social media (e.g. Twitter);
• Research information and write publications for the EPSO website, write articles for other media and journals, and write press releases;
• Support the public relations work for the Fascination of Plants Day;
• Raise awareness of information resources among members by various communication tools.

Requirements:

• Excellent science writing skills, preferably in English, with a proven ability to write in a clear, understandable and interesting way;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Degree in biological or agricultural science;
• Strong computational skills, interest in learning how to use new tools;
• Good organisational skills, clear analytical mind and ability to manage projects within deadlines, ability to work independently as well as in a team.

A plus would be:

• Experience in a similar position;
• Knowledge of the European institutions and research funding instruments;
• Experience with graphics and/or a website Content Management System.

Applications:

Please send your CV and motivation letter in English including your salary expectations and photo by 23 June 2013 to: jobs@epsomail.org with reference ‘EPSO-Job-Publications Officer’; or by mail to EPSO, Rue de l’Industrie 4, 1000 Brussels.

Interviews will be held in Brussels on 26 June and 1, 2 July 2013. Preferred starting date for the Publications Officer is between 1 and 16 August 2013.

Work permit required for non-EU citizens. Only relevant applications will be answered. Documents will not be returned.