Public engagement officer in Heidelberg bei European Molecular Biology Laboratory

We are Europe’s flagship research laboratory for the life sciences – an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry and computer science. We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with approx. 2 000 employees from many nations, operating across six sites, in Heidelberg, Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Grenoble and Rome. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated Public Engagement Officer to join the Science Education and Public Engagement (SEPE) Team at the EMBL in Heidelberg, Germany. SEPE’s mission is to lead EMBL’s external engagement programme showcasing the scientific work at EMBL. SEPE is part of EMBL's International Centre for Advanced Training (EICAT).

You will develop and deliver a programme of engagement activities that supports EMBL´s scientific programme across the organization, with a special focus on the World of Molecular Biology (WMB) visitor program. You will collaborate with other staff members to ensure that engagement is integrated within EMBL´s research, education, training, and knowledge exchange activities. Reporting to the Head of SEPE, you will be an integral part of the SEPE team.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Develop and deliver audience-focused outreach and public engagement activities in alignment with EMBL’s ongoing public engagement programmes
• Work closely with colleagues across EMBL sites to support coordination of EMBL outreach and public engagement activities
• Support the organisation and coordination of the WMB visitor program
• Deliver guided WMB tours for the public in German and in English
• Plan and organise activities and events nationally, internationally and online
• Liaise with external organisations and groups of the public
• Organise meetings, prepare presentations and reports, update web content

Contract duration: 3

Grading: Grade 5 (Monthly salary starting at €3,925, after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits

Reference number: HD02637

• A passion for public engagement and a university degree in a related area such as Life Sciences, Science Communications, Educational Sciences or Science in Society
• Proven professional experience in the field of outreach & public engagement
• Ability to understand and simplify complex scientific ideas for diverse audience groups
• Proven track record of organising and running guided tours for lay audiences
• Experience in working with schools, young learners, and diverse public audiences
• Outstanding organisational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Excellent command of written and spoken German and English

• Previous experience in project management, organisation of events, and digital media
• A scientific degree
• A track record of science communication activities
• Experience working in an international environment

This position will occasionally require duty travel and work outside of regular working hours, e.g., in the evenings or during the weekend.

EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team – we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.

EMBL offers attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation with a very collegial and family-friendly working environment. Competitive salary and social security benefits, financial support for relocation, a relaxed culture, professional development, an on-site nursery, canteen and other staff facil