Science communication specialist

PIFOM is an internationally recognized non-profit cancer research institute supported by the Italian Association for Cancer Research (AIRC) based in Milan within a highly dynamic urban environment /ppIFOM continuous success is ensured by the recruitment of highly selected undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate researchers from over 24 countries worldwide. /ppIFOM is hosted within a research campus shared with the European Institute of Oncology and the Italian Institute of Technology. /ppIFOM is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, based on mutual respect and the enhancement of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates. /ppbr/ppWe seek for our Institute: strongScience Communication Specialist /strong /ppbr/ppThe candidate will report directly to the Head of Corporate Communication and Events and will work closely with the Communication team. With solid communication experience and proven experience in biomedical or research settings, candidate will be responsible for translating the work carried out in our labs and across the Institute into content for scientists, institutions, donors, journalists, and the wider public /ppResponsibilities include: /pulliWriting press releases, scientific news, and institutional content that accurately reflects our research and its significance; /liliManaging scientific and institutional content across web channels, social media, and newsletters; /liliCoordinating the editorial production of the IFOM Annual Report; /liliBuilding and maintain an in-depth knowledge of IFOM's research portfolio to ensure accuracy and relevance across all communications; /liliBuild and manage a portfolio of relationships with science journalists and health correspondents across Italian and international media; monitor media coverage and support proactive pitching; /liliSupporting crisis communication when research results or institutional matters require rapid, accurate external messaging; /liliSupporting the editorial and communication aspects of scientific events, including public-facing formats and media moments; /liliCoordinating with researchers and scientists to gather information and bring their work to life for diverse audiences; /liliActing as operational backup for the Head of Corporate Communication and Events; /li /ulpbr/ppstrongQualification /strong /pulli5–7 years of experience in science communication, science journalism, or institutional communication; /liliA documented portfolio of media relationships and published work; /liliProven ability to translate complex scientific content for non-specialist audiences across written, digital, and event formats; /liliExperience in or understanding of crisis communication in scientific or institutional contexts; /liliFamiliarity with digital channels and AI tools for editorial workflows; /liliStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment; /liliGenuine curiosity about science and about cancer research in particular; /li /ulpbr/ppstrongEducation /strong /ppUniversity degree in a scientific field (embiology, biotech, medicine, or a closely related field /em); /ppbr/ppstrongLanguages /strong /ppProficiency in Italian and English for speaking and writing; /ppEnglish is the working language at the Institute; /ppbr/ppstrongSoft Skills /strong /ppLearning and teamwork attitudes; problem Solving; good interpersonal skills; empathy; /ppGenuine curiosity about science and about cancer research in particular. /ppbr/ppstrongWhat we offer /strong /ppInternational work environment; Continuous training; Flextime; Guest house inside the Campus; Agreements with discounts for Gym, Pharmacy, Psychology service and various shops around Ifom area; Bar and canteen inside the campus lunch benefit; Company Nursery; Continuous support to candidates and their families (including homing, schooling, registration to the national health system, work permit etc.) thanks to the activities of the Welcome office; Medical Service; Laptop; Caf service- tax declaration; Lab G: it is a lab specifically designed for pregnant or breastfeeding women researchers. /ppbr/ppstrongType of contract /strong /ppPermanent contract, full timestrong - /strongCCNL Chimico Farmaceutico /ppbr/ppstrongLocation /strong /ppMilan - Scalo di Porta Romana area /ppbr/ppstrongContact Details /strong /ppIf you are interested in this opportunity, please submit you CV and a letter of interest to: /ppbr/ppemThis announcement is addressed to both sexes pursuant to Laws 903/77 and 125/91 and to people of all ages and nationalities pursuant to Legislative Decrees 215/03 and 216/03. /em /ppbr/ppstrongDisclaimer privacy /strong /ppemArticle 13 of the EU Regulation 2016/679) We inform you that the archiving and processing of data referring to you are carried out by IFOM - Istituto Fondazione di Oncologia Molecolare ETS in order to perform the recruitment process. 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