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Science Communication Internship with La Palma Research Centre

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a new enthusiastic social media-savvy intern! By spending an internship with us you will get an inside scope on what it is like to work on international EU research projects in one (or both) of our offices located on the Canary Islands and Brussels.

Your tasks will mainly concern preparing and developing graphic visual content for our reports and the communication of our research results through our websites and social media pages, including the ones of projects. You will need to communicate your findings clearly internally with your colleagues during team meetings and in written reports as well as take up and translate your colleagues’ ideas to the outside world. We are a small company with a dynamic and flexible work environment, so you will have a chance to get involved in many of our other daily tasks and activities as well. Our wide range of research topics and activities requires being able to learn by doing, to work both independently and as part of a team and to have a positive `can-do` attitude.

Requirements

A student or recent graduate in geosciences or a related field, with an interest in science communication and visualizations techniques, with:

  • Ability to understand and translate complex science into simple concepts and write about scientific research to general audiences in an engaging and accurate manner;
  • A bit of Technology geek & Social media native;
  • Good writing and editing skills in English;
  • Proactive and solution focussed;
  • Good command of Spanish is an advantage.

Practical Information & Application

This is a 3 month unpaid internship with the possibility of a 3 month extension. There might be a possibility for full-time employment afterwards. We would prefer you to start in November 2019. The candidates shall be preferably based in the vicinity of Brussels or a citizen of another European Member state and willing to invest in the necessary move to Belgium.

Does this sound like you and are you ready for a little adventure? For more information or to express your interest, send your application package CV and a motivation letter to: career@lapalmacentre.eu with the reference “Science Communication Intern” in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide two writing samples and/or visual material (each no more than 2 pages long) that demonstrate ability to communicate science to a wider audience (blog posts, magazine or newspaper articles, press releases, infographics, etc.). Application deadline is 1st of October.  All applications will be treated confidentially but only applications that meet the required skills and qualifications will be contacted.

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Junior Project Manager position

Who we are looking for

The Junior Project Manager will work on European research projects assisting the work of Project Managers on daily basis, with increasing responsibility over time on the coordination and execution of projects’ tasks.  We are searching for candidates with a ‘can-do’ approach and creative mindset. The main tasks foreseen are the following:

  • Providing input (e.g. literature review, policy analysis) related to technology road mapping tasks and foresight analysis;
  • Assisting in the preparation for workshops & meetings organised by the company (often leading group work and prepare follow-up summaries);
  • Participation at project meetings and workshops (various places in Europe) and preparation of minutes, blog  posts and news for social media;
  • Supporting several projects’ tasks including preparation of project reports and communication with internal and external parties on related activities.

Relevant skills

The “must-haves”:

  • Academic degree (Bachelor or MSc) in geology, mining engineering, geological engineering, applied geosciences or a related technological discipline;
  • Good analytical, writing and presentation skills (in English);
  • Proactive, solution focussed mentality and with the ability to multi-task and work both independently & as part of a team.

Advantages:

  • Research interest in robotics and information technologies related to raw materials exploration and extraction and/or in business economics , economic and strategic forecasting studies and tools;
  • Outlook on European policies on raw materials; international raw materials diplomacy is an advantage;
  • Basic knowledge of website editing (WordPress).

What We Offer

  • A dynamic working environment as part of our young, multidisciplinary and international team;
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package (that includes travel and accommodation support for the time spent in our HQ, in La Palma);
  • Opportunity to start your career in the EU project development and management field.

How to apply

Complete applications should consist of a motivation letter and CV (both in English) and  should be addressed as a single file to career@lapalmacentre.eu with a quoting reference “Junior Project Manager” in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide contact details of two referees (e.g. school or traineeship contacts) and will be interviewed online, or in person, if possible. Application deadline is 11th of September with interviews happening during the week of 16-20th of September. All applications will be treated confidentially but only applications that meet the required skills and qualifications will be contacted.

Practical information

This is a full-time position, to start in November 2019 in the Brussels representation office and will be subject to a 3-month probation period. The candidates shall be preferably based in the vicinity of Brussels or a citizen of another European Member state and willing to invest in the necessary move to Belgium. A few weeks of stay at the company HQ in La Palma is envisaged. Occasional teleworking is subject to agreement.