INSTITUTE FOR STEM CELL SCIENCE AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
(an Autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India)
GKVK Campus, Bellary Road,
Bangalore-560065
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About the position: Science Communication Intern: Building science communication deliverables around the topic of aging and muscle growth.
Role Description:
Primary Responsibilities and expectations:
The primary responsibility is the end to end organisation of a podcast on ageing and muscle growth including
Thematic collating, understanding, summarising of research pertinent to the podcast. Interests in fitness, nutrition and wellbeing is preferred
Coordinating with guest speakers and arranging for each session
Setting up the recording session with the provided equipment
Recording, editing and uploading the podcast
Promoting the podcast through blogs/social media and maintaining those channels
Will also have to account for 2-3 in person events to promote the podcast around Bangalore.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Being a member of the host lab community, they will be sitting with the lab and will be expected to attend talks and lab meetings to understand the topic of aging and muscle growth.
Contribute to podcast communication plans beyond only execution in terms of content, promotion and creative ideas/collaborations to promote the podcast and awareness of the topic in general.
We envision building a community around the topic of aging and muscle growth. The science communication intern will be expected to find and network with people of interest in academia, industry and beyond to build a community and audience around the topic.
Expectations:
We expect the candidate to be driven and motivated in pursuing the execution of the podcast.
While a plan of action and resources will be provided, the intern will be expected to drive the project and keep the timeline on track.
What should you bring to the team?
We are looking for someone with the following kinds of experience and qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or above in a biological sciences subject
Excellent written communication skills as they will be communicating and coordinating with scientists and experts from a diversity of backgrounds.
Proficiency in designing posters using Canva, Photoshop, InDesign or any other image designing software
Must be ready to learn the technical aspects of recording and editing a podcast.
At least 6 months of experience in science communication and/or public engagement with science along with spoken communication skills (Readiness to talk and interact with people, host events etc)
Proven experience in writing science articles for expert and non-expert audiences (minimum 3-4 articles)
Interest in gaining new experiences
Ability to work in a team setting, and independently
What can we offer you?
A focused science communication project on creating a podcast with a plan already in place
While we expect the selected candidate to be driven and hardworking we will ensure that there is a good balance between work and personal life. There will be enough time to explore the campus, interact with the labs through the many talks and activities on campus and create new initiatives of your own!
We are focusing on quality over quantity. The internship period will involve planning and executing 6-10 podcast episodes over the course of the first six months with proper promotion and planning.
Opportunity to work with experienced science communicators in the BLiSC campus
Interaction with high-profile scientists in the field from around the world
Experience in a world class research environment
Exposure to the institutional research communication environment
How to apply:Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV, a short cover letter (1000 words) as well as some work samples/links of your previous work here to musclemetabolismaging@gmail.com
Duration: 6 months with a possibility of extension for another six months
Remuneration:
₹ 15,000/- per/month
Place of posting: Bangalore, DBT-inStem, the selected candidate will be expected to come to campus
Application Fee: Nil
No. of posts – One (1)
The Last date for receipt of ONLINE applications: 28 th August 2022
Selection process: Applicants will be required to submit material for review if shortlisted, followed by a personal interview.
General Conditions:
1. Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
2. Candidates must ensure that s/he fulfils the eligibility criteria as stipulated in the advertisement.
3. All eligibility conditions will be determined with reference to the crucial date of eligibility i.e., the closing date of receipt of applications.
4. Candidates are advised to keep a printout of the application form.
5. Any amendment related to this recruitment shall be made available only on the Institute’s website.
6. Candidates from other cities are encouraged, without any residential accommodation during the contract period. Further updates/information related to this recruitment exercise shall only be made available on the Institute’s website.
Contact Us:
Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine
GKVK Campus, Bellary Road,
Bangalore – 560065
Phone: 080-23666001
Email: estt@instem.res.in
Note: Women candidates fulfilling the eligibility conditions are encouraged to apply
More Info: https://www.instem.res.in/jobportal/152022/36353
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