The Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) is offering a position as

HIRI is a young research institute that is among the world leaders in its scientific work. Its growing multinational team and diverse prospects such as the upcoming new institute building, the Single-Cell Center currently under construction and a worldwide network make the institution one of the most exciting employers in the region. At the same time, there are numerous occasions for professional communication, which HIRI intends to further expand.

Responsibilities

Press relations: 

• Answering and coordinating media inquiries
• Organization of press events
• Writing and distribution of press releases
• Monitoring and press review, contact and distribution list maintenance

PR content for digital channels and printed media: 

• Creating and publishing target group-specific content for online platforms and other communications media such as websites, blogs, newsletters, flyers, and brochures
• Conception, creation and implementation of storytelling (copywriting, photo, video)
• Science-related SEO for the HIRI website  

Strategy and project management:

• Participation in the development and implementation of communication campaigns
• Performance reviews and identification of communications activities
• Organization and implementation of PR/outreach events and employer branding activities

Requirements

• A successfully obtained university degree in the field of marketing, public relations, media and communications, journalism or a comparable qualification and/or approx. 2-3 years of professional experience in a comparable position in marketing communications and public relations. 
• Professional experience in science communication and knowledge of infection biology are of advantage
• Excellent communication and journalistic writing skills in German
• Very good English language skills
• Good proficiency in photography, photo editing and video production, as well as in using TYPO3 and Adobe CC programs (e.g. Illustrator, Bridge, Premiere) are highly recommended
• Strong on-time project management, organizational skills and independent working style
• Integrative, team- and service-oriented working style and excellent communication skills

We offer

We offer state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies to promote scientific progress and interdisciplinary collaboration. We focus on a close integration of research and management and strive for excellence inside and outside the laboratory. Promoting equal opportunities and competencies for our employees and celebrating diversity are a matter of course for us. To ensure a good work-life balance, we have created a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible working hours and part-time models, a parent-child room and regular social activities.

Employment is through the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH / HZI) in Braunschweig. The place of work is Würzburg. 

The position is suitable for part-time work and will be realized within the scope of the possibilities of the service.

The HZI strives for professional equality between women and men. 

Severely handicapped persons with equivalent professional qualifications are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we kindly ask you to provide us with a reference to your degree of disability in your cover letter or resume. 

Since the contract will be fixed-term according to § 14 para. 2 TzBfG, applicants who have already been or are currently employed by the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (or its predecessor GBF) cannot be considered.

Starting date: As soon as possible. The contract will initially run for two years. 
However, a longer-term commitment is aspired regardless of full- or part-time.
Salary: E 13 TVöD Bund
Working time: 39 hours per week
Place of work: Würzburg
Probation period: 6 weeks
Closing date: September 19, 2021
 

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your complete application including a cover letter, CV without picture, certificates, and three significant reference projects. You are also welcome to provide us with reference names in your CV. Please send your application quoting the reference number 132/2021 to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany or by email to JobsHIRI@helmholtz-hzi.de. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document. 

For further information please contact Dr. Britta Grigull, phone +49 931-31-81801, e-mail: britta.grigull@helmholtz-hiri.de.

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About the HIRI

The Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) is the first institution worldwide to combine ribonucleic acid (RNA) research with infection biology. Based on novel findings from our strong basic research program, our long-term goal is to develop innovative therapeutic approaches to better diagnose and treat human infections. HIRI is a joint venture of the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig and the Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg (JMU) and is located on the Würzburg Medical Campus.
More information at www.helmholtz-hiri.de.