Contribute to the Society’s developing member engagement programme which aims to enable members to build new networks and champion the microbiology that they do through activities or representing the Society at external events. This may include preparatory activities for the Society’s 75th anniversary in 2020. Specific scientific knowledge about aspects of microbiology the internship may cover is not essential. More important is enthusiasm for bioscience, and the ability to utilise and develop skills to communicate its importance for society. The internship will run for three months, ideally starting September 2018, but the exact timing is negotiable. A student undertaking the internship as a degree placement (e.g. Professional Internships for PhD Students) will be entitled to travel and subsistence support, as required by their placement scheme, up to a maximum of £4500. A successful applicant receiving no other financial support from a university/funder will receive a stipend of £4500, which is equivalent to the London Living Wage. Please contact our Director of Strategy and Members’ Programmes, Sarah Buckman () for further information. Apply by emailing Kofo Balogun () your CV, a cover letter detailing your suitability for the internship, and a briefing or position statement written for policy makers on a topical science policy issue of your choice (maximum of 800 words). Closing date: Monday 5 March. Interviews will be held week commencing 19 March. Please note that due to UK Border Agency restrictions, we will not contemplate overseas applications unless there is clear evidence of existing permission to work in the UK. The Microbiology Society does not have a UK Border Agency sponsorship licence. Person Specification Biosciences degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent Interest in science policy and communicating research to non-scientific audiences Developing research and analytical skills, with the ability to analyse, interpret and summarise complex information Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders and volunteer scientists engaging in the Society’s activities Outstanding communication, writing and presentation skills Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
Contribute to the Society’s developing member engagement programme which aims to enable members to build new networks and champion the microbiology that they do through activities or representing the Society at external events. This may include preparatory activities for the Society’s 75th anniversary in 2020. Specific scientific knowledge about aspects of microbiology the internship may cover is not essential. More important is enthusiasm for bioscience, and the ability to utilise and develop skills to communicate its importance for society. The internship will run for three months, ideally starting September 2018, but the exact timing is negotiable. A student undertaking the internship as a degree placement (e.g. Professional Internships for PhD Students) will be entitled to travel and subsistence support, as required by their placement scheme, up to a maximum of £4500. A successful applicant receiving no other financial support from a university/funder will receive a stipend of £4500, which is equivalent to the London Living Wage. Please contact our Director of Strategy and Members’ Programmes, Sarah Buckman () for further information. Apply by emailing Kofo Balogun () your CV, a cover letter detailing your suitability for the internship, and a briefing or position statement written for policy makers on a topical science policy issue of your choice (maximum of 800 words). Closing date: Monday 5 March. Interviews will be held week commencing 19 March. Please note that due to UK Border Agency restrictions, we will not contemplate overseas applications unless there is clear evidence of existing permission to work in the UK. The Microbiology Society does not have a UK Border Agency sponsorship licence. Person Specification Biosciences degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent Interest in science policy and communicating research to non-scientific audiences Developing research and analytical skills, with the ability to analyse, interpret and summarise complex information Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders and volunteer scientists engaging in the Society’s activities Outstanding communication, writing and presentation skills Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure