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Job Opportunity: Account Executive/Science Writer Position
Think-Lab is currently looking for an account manager/science writer to work on a range of projects, including the science magazine we produce.
The is an exciting opportunity which would offer the right candidate the chance to take on a role in the heat of the science communication community.
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of news values, be able to write about science for a lively and non-technical manner and have good administrative skills as well as lots of initiative. Salary in the region of £18-21k depending upon experience.
Further details of the role are here. If you would like to apply, please send your CV and two examples of your work that you feel relevant to the position, to Melaniesmallman 'at' think-lab.co.uk no later than Friday 4th September 2009.
'The Media and Dialogue' Research report due to be launched
Think-Lab's research report on the media and dialogue is due to be launched for consultation at the ScienceWise Expert Resource Centre research workshop.
Venue: London SW1
Date: Thursday 19 March 2009
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (lunch is included)
Further information about the research can be found at http://www.sciencewise-erc.org.uk/cms/strategic-work-streams
If you would like to attend the workshop, please register at http://www.sciencewise-erc.org.uk/ResearchTopicRegistration
Places at the workshop are limited, so please register by 9 March.
5 March 2009Think-Lab Blog Launched to debate the future science communication
As part of our work to professionalise science communication, Think-Lab has launched our own blog.
"Our work with projects such as the ScienceWise Expert Resource Centre is raising significant issues for science and Society and science communication," explains Think-lab Director Melanie Smallman. "As a community and profession, we haven't been great at debating our roles and where we should be going. We hope that the Think-Lab Blog will provide some space where at least some of that discussion will take place."
18 February 2009Small Talk with the OECD
Think-Lab's Director Melanie Smallman was invited to present the findings of our recent Small Talk project to the OECD's nanotechnologies working group this month (October 2008).
Speaking in Delft, Melanie explained how the views of the public clearly point to the need to ensure that nanotechnologies are used for social good rather than simply commercial purposes if they are to be accepted.
30 October 2008