• Renewable energy sources such as bio-fuels and
artificial photosynthesis
• Energy efficiency at home, at work, and around the world
• The ability to observe, probe and assemble materials atom by atom
• Climate change research, environmental science, and the connections between them
• The chemistry and physics of matter and force in the Universe from the infinite to the infinitesimal
• Biological sciences for human health, energy research;
and more.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a
Communications Director for a new, major Photon Science Initiative. As part of
the Initiative, the Communications Director will serve as the primary lead to
organize a distributed effort into a team with a concentration of force and
singleness of purpose. The Communications Director will be busy, and will be
managing a wide variety of projects that will have tight
deadlines.
This is a key Laboratory program which requires the
incumbent to effectively organize and coordinate a variety of critical elements
of the initiative including education, technical collaboration, communications,
and meetings, events/conferences, and outreach. Responsible for effectively
collaborating and consulting with the appropriate subject matter experts in the
Photon Sciences Area, Accelerator and Fusion Research, Engineering, and other
scientific Divisions, the Public Affairs Department on education, government and
community relations, and communications strategies for internal and external
audiences and stakeholders.
The Photon Science Initiative Communications Director
serves as the primary communications and outreach coordinator of the
initiative.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for tracking and spurring action on the coordinated development and implementation of the communications plan for the Initiative.
• Build internal and external support and momentum around the Initiative through leading collaborations with key stakeholders and the development of education and communications strategies to reach various audiences.
• Ensure the communications strategy maps on to the technical efforts related to the Initiative. Proactively engage with researchers and project managers to facilitate technical collaboration as well as problem analysis and resolution.
• Effectively partner with relevant subject matter experts from Public Affairs and the scientific community to drive internal education efforts, organize conferences, seminars, workshops, briefings, and other science and internal events aimed at promoting the Initiative. • Liaise with the Public Affairs Department to develop communications materials for both internal and external audiences and stakeholders. Ensure that information is accessible and adaptable to a variety of lay and technical audiences.
• Performs other duties related to the initiative as
assigned by the office of the Lab Director, Associate Lab Director for Photon
Sciences, and Engineering Division Director.
Qualifications:
• B.A./B.S. or advanced degree (e.g. Master's or Ph.D.) in the physical sciences or in communications with a focus on science and technology, with preferably 2 - 5 years of work experience including initiative planning, scheduling, and coordination; or an equivalent combination of education, academic achievements and experience.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with subject experts toward leading education, outreach, and communications activities aimed at promoting and advancing technical programs/initiatives.
• Experience analyzing technical information and facilitating dialogue between various technical and non-technical parties to resolve issues and reach common understanding.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing computerized databases, information systems, and spreadsheet and report generation.
• General knowledge in aspects of program planning, coordination and scheduling.
• Ability to develop clear and concise presentations, briefings and reports containing programmatic and technical data to various levels and diverse audiences. Proven ability to deliver recommendations and action plans to address problematic issues as well as good practices.
• Understanding of the state, local and federal process from a policy and communications standpoint.
• Eager to juggle multiple projects at the same time, and excited to be part of a team, and an effort, that will help create cutting-edge science while also helping the Lab maintain its position as an international leader in the scientific arena.
• Experience developing proposals, organizational and project plans, and presentations.
• Knowledge of professional concepts involved in effective
program management, planning, research methodology, and principles/practices
applicable to ensuring effective program implementation and
maintenance.
Note: For external
candidates, this is a 2 year term position, with a possibility of
extension.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://www.jobclub.com/banman/a.aspx?ZoneID=0&BannerID=439&AdvertiserID=...
and follow the instructions to complete the application process. As part of the
online application process, please submit a single attachment that includes both
your resume or CV and a statement of your research
interests.
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 07/19/10
