Scientific Communications Officer
Instruct
Instruct-ERIC, Oxford, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 13 Aug 2026
Instruct-ERIC has an open position for a Scientific Communication Officer.
We are looking for an experienced science graduate with a passion for communicating world-class science to broad communities including both scientific and general audiences.
The appointee will be a motivated and organised individual with strong interpersonal skills to help us implement our communication plan and outreach to local, national and international groups.
The role is based at the Instruct-ERIC offices in Oxford, UK.
Responsibilities/duties
You will;
- Work with international partners
- Write scientific review articles, news items, for websites and e-newsletters
- Produce professional dissemination resources (brochures, posters)
- Manage social media campaigns for various communities
- Web design, including creating new webpages
- Assist in creating video resources for promotion of Instruct and training
- Represent Instruct-ERIC at networking meetings, scientific conferences and exhibitions
- Maintain the CRM system and ensure that data protection procedures are adhered to
- Analyse communications data and produce reports to improve performance
- Set up and host online meetings and webinars, and plan in-person events both in Oxford and remote locations
- Manage an image bank, ensuring that it is refreshed, and that all imagery has been appropriately licensed
- Develop an updated public engagement campaign to showcase structural biology in preventative and therapeutic solutions
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in structural biology or related topic.
- Excellent communication: writing, editing, presenting and proof-reading skills; the ability to write content for websites including summarising scientific articles for scientific and lay audiences.
- Strong inter-personal skills and experience of dealing with a wide range of people including academics, business clients, external partners and public, including young people.
- Strong organisational skills with experience of prioritising a varied workload and meeting deadlines using own initiative and with minimal supervision
- Can-do attitude to work, open to learn new skills
- Strong technical skills including fluency in Microsoft Office
- Creative vision to help develop appealing content that all can understand, with an eye for detail and design
- Ability to undertake occasional travel within Europe
Desirable
- Practical experience in web design and functionality
- Experience with Adobe suite, specifically graphic design and video production
- Experience in filming interviews
- Previous experience in a communications role or project management skills
- A second European language
Pre-employment screening
Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references. You will be required to relocate if you are based outside the UK.
Working at Instruct-ERIC
Instruct-ERIC prides itself on being an attractive employer, with an enthusiastic, collaborative, and diverse team based in our Oxford hub offices. Instruct is committed to advancing science globally, operating on a non-profit basis to facilitate cutting-edge research in structural biology and beyond.
- Benefits include a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement plus UK bank holidays, opportunities for hybrid working (with 3 days per week in our Oxford office), and an outstanding contributory pension scheme.
- Employee assistance programme (Health Assured)
- Wellbeing activities such as group retreat, summer event and other group activities
- Free car parking and bicycle storage
How to Apply
Please provide a cover letter, CV, an example of scientific writing (e.g. PhD or master’s thesis), and a recording of a two-minute presentation of Instruct-ERIC and integrated structural biology with slides. OBS or Zoom are recommended to complete the recording, but any video format will be sufficient.
For more information and to obtain a full job description please email Madalena Gallagher madalena@instruct-eric.org.
Please note that submissions generated by AI tools may be disqualified from consideration.
The deadline for applications is midday (BST) of Thursday 13th August
