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As a science communicator, you capture the essence of developments in science and technology in accessible news articles and press releases, issued at the right time. You maintain good relationships with the media. You inspire colleagues to promote their work effectively and support them in doing so. Drawing on your expertise, you advise on the tone, format, medium, channel and timing of communications. You are able to engage with a wide range of audiences, such as the general public, the press and key stakeholders. You develop or oversee the development of communication tools such as newsletters, web articles, social media posts, videos, events and print materials. Working as part of a team, you set objectives, strategies and actions, and ensure these are effectively implemented. Together with your colleagues, you monitor the quality and appropriate use of tools and formats.

You will be part of a dedicated Communications & Media team which, in recent years, has worked alongside a creative agency to lay a solid foundation for our communications: a revamped website, a revamped intranet, a revamped corporate identity and imagery, photography and videography, new formats and a media library. The team is based at the offices in Leiden (your place of work) and Groningen, as well as on location at (international and national) events.

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The role requires a curious and enthusiastic colleague with five or more years’ experience in communications, preferably in a similar international, knowledge-intensive environment, who can take the lead in managing news releases and media relations. Fluency in spoken and written Dutch and English is essential, and we also require advisory skills for broader roles within the team. You have experience in content management for websites, newsletters and other channels. You have a higher professional education (HBO) or university (WO) degree in communications or journalism, and/or a relevant academic background.

The role we are offering is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, based in Leiden. You will also work at the Groningen site for at least two days a month. We are offering this role on a fixed-term contract, with the prospect of a permanent position. Working hours can be flexible by mutual agreement, with a maximum of two days of remote working per week. You will be employed by NWO-I (Foundation for Dutch Scientific Research Institutes). The salary is in accordance with NWO pay scale 11, ranging from €4,885 to €6,722 gross per month on a full-time basis, depending on your level of education and experience. 

NWO-I has good secondary employment conditions such as: 

• An end-of-year bonus of 8,33% of the gross yearly salary
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross yearly salary
• 42 days of vacation leave per year on a full-time basis
• Compensation for commuting expenses
• An excellent pension scheme
• Options for (additional) personal development
• Excellent facilities for parental leave
• Ample training opportunities
• Possibility of flexible working hours;