JRF

JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (SCIENCE COMMUNICATION)

The Junior Research Fellow (Science Communication) will be responsible for supporting the collection, development and distribution of media & marketing communications materials, including website materials, inputs, annual reports, implementation of tactical and project plans, preparing & consolidated data for project proposals and reports from the Office of the Director as well as reporting project results to the Director.

Essential Qualifications

• A First Class Masters degree in Biotechnology or Life Sciences.
• Excellent fluency and writing skills in English, Hindi and Malayalam.
• roven expertise in the use of search engines, End Note, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.

Additional Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational ability
• Information gathering and research ability
• The ability to work to deadlines
• The ability to liaise with people at all levels
• Sound computer skills
• Willingness to continue to learn and develop communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, be approachable, pleasant and have a confident manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion
• Working research experience in R&D projects
• 1-3 years experience in journalism, communications or related field, experience in online communication and multimedia

Pay and allowances

The position will be on renewable contract, initially for one year. Further extension will be based on performance assessment. The position carries a monthly pay of `14,000/- + 20% HRA for the first year. No other allowances are admissible

Selection Process

Applications with bio data and other credentials may be sent to the Director, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram 695014, India. The envelope should mention the advertisement number and position. The last date for receiving completed applications is June 13, 2011. Eligible candidates will be short-listed and asked to appear for a selection interview. A duly constituted screening committee will do short-listing for selection interview. A duly constituted selection committee will do interview. Decisions of both committees will be final.

Other details

Selection to this position does not give the candidate any claim to future positions at RGCB, permanent or temporary. As with all project appointments at RGCB, the Director may terminate the position at any time without notice.

Job Description

Junior Research Fellow (Science Communications) is responsible for supporting the Office of the Director in the development and distribution of materials on Grub's digital and media channels, specifically online multimedia communications, annual reports, project reports and for assisting the General Manger (Public Relations) with media relations activities.

Key functions include:

• Writing/External Materials Development: Research, prepare and distribute written and audio/video materials including annual reports, reports for funding agencies including the Department of Biotechnology or other relevant audiences that further the institution's external communications goals; consistently meet deadlines (multimedia content, web content, etc.).
• Digital/Social Media Program Support: Monitor the latest trends in digital/social/industry media. Identify opportunities and implement social media content distribution strategies.
• Develop Web content for external communications, publications, institutional blog and social media channels.
• Media Relations: Working with General Manager, research, develop and execute pitches to online and other publication reporters (broadcast, online/print, social media) to highlight and further the institutional mission; develop positive working relationships on behalf of RGCB and identify opportunities to introduce RGCB channels to the mainstream media. Assist in optimization of RGCB assets for Web audiences, including institutional newsroom assets, news release distribution and crisis communications.
• Tactical/project planning: Track and report on progress and results of communications plans; assist General Manager and Director in development of strategic plans for the RGCB digital and new media program.

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