Would you like to enhance your skillset in Science Communication by learning how to visualise complex concepts? Can you identify with making the best Chemistry education available totally free to hundreds of thousands of learners around the world? If so, apply for an internship with our non-profit Education programme “The Virtual School” [http://youtube.com/virtualschool].

Your project: Science Media Production for “The Chemistry Journey”: For a minimum of 3 months, you’ll become part of a creative design team that joins forces with great Science teachers on “The Chemistry Journey” project. The team, located in a lively young office in Shoreditch, one of the most “in” parts of London, will co-create 300 learning videos (2-3 min each) to cover the GCSE Chemistry Curriculum. These free videos will be published on our YouTube Edu Channel and distributed under a Creative Commons license to children in poorer areas around the world.

Your Funding: The internships are open to all those EU citizens (not UK-citizens) currently enrolled in a related study programme, as well as graduates of such programmes.The internships can be funded by the European Union’s Leonardo Programme. For more information, visit [http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/national_en.htm] and select your national agency. You can contact us via email at vsteam@fusion-universal.com if you have any questions about the EU funding schemes. The training: You’ll receive in-depth training & skills development in media production, visual design, video editing and social media. You will be trained in Fusion Universal’s innovative digital design techniques to gain the ability to bring to life concepts & ideas through visualisation. The training & professional development experience will be delivered by Fusion Universal.

Let’s work together & make this happen: send us an Email, including a cover letter & CV to vsteam@fusion-universal.com! (Contact: Frédéric Kastner).

App. Deadline: April 26th, 2013 Project Start: June/July 2013 depending on your availability Duration: minimum 3 months Location: London Your tasks: Your team will produce graphics and animations for the Chemistry Journey project. You will:  interpret teacher’s audio recordings  create visualisation storyboards  create graphics for the educational videos  publish media on the web  create exciting materials for project outreach on Social media and Press Your qualifications: Essentials:  Degree / currently enrolled in Science Communications or Science Education studies  strong understanding of Chemistry for Secondary Education  You have a high attention to detail  a visual mind, enabling you to clearly communicate ideas & concepts  creativity & strong desire to learn  familiar with Graphic Design Software  Excellent English Language skills  creativity & strong desire to learn Highly relevant but not essential:  experienced in audio & video editing, motion graphics, and/or screencasts  proficiency in video editing  experienced in the use of PowerPoint  You are a team player experience in graphic design, illustration or animation  experience making videos, motion graphics, and/or screencasts.