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Scientific Communications Specialist

Employer
Brown University
Location
Rhode Island, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 21, 2022

Job Details



Job Description:

About Brown:

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.
Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page here for further information.

About the Opportunity:

The Robert J. & Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science is committed to supporting research and facilitating collaborations in brain science across the Brown University community and beyond. Our mission is to promote discovery and innovation in brain science by supporting a diverse community of experimentalists, theorists, engineers, and clinical scientists. We do this by recruiting and retaining world-class faculty, creating an outstanding collaborative training environment, seeding innovative projects, supporting collaborative teams, and raising the visibility and reputation of Carney researchers.

Responsibilities:

The Scientific Communications Specialist independently develops internal and external communications and manages stakeholder engagement for the Carney Institute for Brain Science and all centers within in collaboration with their supervisor and the Institute’s leadership team. The incumbent independently manages a broad and fast-paced communications portfolio focused on elevating the profile and impact of the Carney Institute, including the following primary responsibilities: developing communications and marketing materials; managing website content and social media platforms; leading efforts to engage stakeholders; supporting communications for donor proposals and stewardship; and supporting engagement with and responses to media.

The Specialist will create engaging short- and long-form video content effectively highlighting the Institute's research, teaching, and outreach efforts for internal and external stakeholders including all elements of production. The incumbent leverages strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills across a range of Carney communications, as well as a strong ability to appropriately translate scientific concepts into content for public and non-technical audiences.

The incumbent collaborates closely with leadership and faculty in the Carney Institute along with stakeholders in the Office of University Communications and the Division of Advancement. The incumbent is a trusted member of a collaborative administrative team working toward Institute goals and priorities. The incumbent will network with other communications professionals across Brown and its affiliated hospitals to foster collaboration and to keep abreast of best practices and messaging strategy. This position handles confidential information and is expected to maintain and secure privacy.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience
  • A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public affairs, or a related field is required. (education or a degree in science and experience in communications is a plus).
  • Degree in science or significant number of undergraduate level courses in science preferred.
  • 3-5 years related professional experience in marketing, communications, development and outreach, or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in conceiving and producing strong visual stories through video.
  • Interest and some experience in communicating life sciences required.
  • Higher education or non-profit work experience is preferred.
Job Competencies
  • Demonstrated strong written communication and presentation skills with special attention to detail/accuracy and audience.
  • Ability to translate scientific content and concepts into language for a lay or non-technical audience.
  • Ability to translate information from first-hand interviews with scientists into exciting, accessible language for a lay or non-technical audience.
  • Knowledge and command of evolving social media platforms.
  • Ability to produce and edit video to clearly and concisely convey messages that align with client needs
  • Ability to organize and keep track of large amounts of media.
  • Knowledge of copyright, image permissions and fair use protocols for music and video resources supporting production.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students.
  • Ability to sustain a high level of productivity and work independently while being part of a collaborative team.
  • Sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong command of MLA, Chicago and/or AP editorial style.
  • Flexibility in adjusting to changing demands.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Web-based programs and tools, Gmail and related Google applications, and related systems.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, InDesign and Premier, and the capacity to manage design vendors.
  • Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
Salary Grade: 9

Additional Information:
  • Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter.
  • Workload can be unpredictable with hard deadlines. Successful incumbent will have the ability and willingness to work outside of the normal business hours including nights and weekends on occasion.
  • All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.


Vaccination Requirements:
In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.

EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Recruiting Start Date:

2022-12-01-08:00

Job Posting Title:

Scientific Communications Specialist

Department:

Robert J. and Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science

Grade:

Grade 9

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Classification:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Vaccination Requirements:

In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu .

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.

Company

Brown University

Founded in 1764, Brown is a nonprofit leading research university, home to world-renowned faculty, and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence.

The spirit of the undergraduate Open Curriculum infuses every aspect of the University. Brown is a place where rigorous scholarship, complex problem-solving and service to the public good are defined by intense collaboration, intellectual discovery and working in ways that transcend traditional boundaries. As a private, nonprofit institution, the University advances its mission through support from a community invested in Brown's commitment to advance knowledge and make a positive difference locally and globally.

Brown is a leading research university, where stellar faculty and student researchers deploy deep content knowledge to generate new discoveries on those issues and many more. What sets their work apart? Collectively, Brown's researchers are driven by the idea that their work will have a positive impact in the world.

Brown students and faculty are tackling the nation’s opioid crisis. Planning the next Mars landing site. Uncovering the locations of ancient civilizations. Advising world leaders on new political models. Exploring new frontiers in multimedia arts. In each of their intellectual endeavors, our scholars and researchers are uncommonly driven by the belief that their work must — and will — have an impact in their communities, in society and the world.

We are a learning community grounded in a commitment of respect for the diversity of viewpoints that is fundamentally essential to intellectual discovery. We encourage the right of all individuals to express ideas and perspectives — and we embrace the value of vigorous debate in pursuit of knowledge.

Providence, Rhode Island — Brown's home for more than two and a half centuries — is a vibrant place to live, work and study, a stimulating hub for innovation, and a city rich in cultural diversity. 

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