CERN openlab is currently looking for a new Junior Communications Officer, to join its dynamic international team for a 12-month period (starting around February/March 2022). This is a job opening for all the students passionate about science communication and work carried out at CERN.

The selected candidate will work to communicate CERN openlab’s work to a wide range of audiences. Tasks will include: working on public reports produced by CERN openlab, producing outreach materials (such as brochures, posters, videos), running the CERN openlab website on a day-to-day basis, monitoring press coverage of CERN openlab, supporting workshops and other events, helping with CERN openlab’s nine-week summer-student programme, and running our annual summer-student hackathon.

They are looking for candidates with an interest in science and communication, good IT skills (competent user of popular software packages for text editing and presentations) a very good level of English (some French is beneficial, but is not a requirement — training will be provided), and excellent attention to detail. Some knowledge of Adobe software packages (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, etc.) would also be advantageous, but is not a requirement.

The selected candidate will work in CERN openlab’s compact management team, based in CERN’s IT department.

The position is offered as part of CERN’s Administrative Student Programme, with an allowance of 3319 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).

The application deadline is 11 October at 12.00 CEST

For more information visit the job offer page.