Scientific Communication Assistant

Description of fthe Project.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on every aspect of our lives and has highlighted the inequalities in exposure and access to healthcare resources. Scientific research has rapidly evolved, but many questions remain unanswered. The COVID-SHINE project aims to understand the dynamics of the pandemic by incorporating social determinants of health (SDH) into agent-based models (ABMs). By simulating interventions under different scenarios, the project can recognize the best actions and guide suitable policy interventions. Strengthening the capacity of modelling strategies through robust integrative theoretical frameworks can better simulate, interpret and guide policy interventions. A systems science approach can help understand the multifactorial roots of systemic diseases and achieve different potential impacts by manipulating multiple factors. A person in charge of communicating the results of the project is necessary.

Project and Institution that finance the contract

Project: Understanding the spatio-temporal social determinents of health to improve mathematic simulations of recurrent COVID-19 outbreaks. Id. oficial SR20-00386

Institution that finance: Fundació La Caixa

Information on minimum requirements

Requirements:

• An advanced university degree (MA) in Public Policy, Communication or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Journalism
• Previous working experience as Knowledge transfer Manager or Scientific Communication Officer
• 3+ years of proven social media expertise and content creator
• Knowledge of video editing is a must.
• Experiencie in Social media management (Twitter, Instagram, Youtube & Website)

Specific requirements

• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills 
• Knowledge in graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite)
• A high level of English, Catalan and Spanish (written and spoken) is required 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
• Strong understanding of social inequalities
• Excellent communication skills and storytelling

Key Responsibilities

• Promote the knowledge transfer strategy on the Project results
• Produce videos based on the researched produced by de Project.
• Create infographics of the the research Project.
• Create content for social media
• Smooth communication with all team members
• Attend meetings related to the project that are requested.

Benefits of openness

• Full-time
• Indefinite contract linked to the project

Information about the application process 

To apply for this position, candidates send the documentation by Interfolio

through the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/124767 

Deadline for submission of applications:  November 16/05/2023

Contact  mariana.gutierrezzamora@upf.edu, ferran.muntane@upf.edu