'Science in School' Editorial Assistant (IR-ECO-TSP-2025-134-GRAE)

Job Description

Your responsibilities

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers?

Do you have a talent for engaging teachers with innovative educational experiences and curating impactful content?

Join the Education, Communications and Outreach group in the International Relation sector at CERN - take part!

Science in School is the European journal for science teachers, supporting teachers in delivering curricula by connecting them to inspiring, cutting-edge science and technology. It is a collaborative effort by EIROForum, comprising eight European research organizations. Science in School covers the life, physical, environmental, computational sciences, and engineering.

You will report to the Executive Editor and collaborate closely with educational teams from the eight sponsoring organizations and the CERN writing team. Your role will include providing administrative and editorial support to assist with content acquisition and journal production.

You will be part of the International Relations Sector (IR), Education, Communications and Outreach Group (ECO), responsible for maintaining stakeholder support for CERN's mission, public engagement, community-building, and raising awareness of CERN's societal impact.

As Science in School Editorial Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Engaging in routine correspondence with authors, reviewers, and subscribers.
• Copy-editing submitted articles.
• Reviewing articles and video scripts, including formatting references.
• Maintaining and updating documentation and archiving systems.
• Conducting picture and video research, securing rights to images and materials.
• Preparing and uploading content to the website, including videos.
• Compiling quarterly email newsletters.
• Generating website analytics reports.
• Contributing to the journal's social media channels.
• Managing the article translation process.
• Providing additional support to the editor as needed.

More information is available at: https://international-relations.web.cern.ch/eco/sections/teacher-student-programmes

Your profile

Skills required include:

• Excellent English writing and editing skills.
• Experience in science communication and a strong interest in education.
• Proficiency in text editing and proofreading.
• Experience and interest in social media.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Fluent spoken and written English, with a willingness to learn French.

Further details can be found at: https://international-relations.web.cern.ch/opportunities/2025/early-career-graduate-editorial-assistant-eiroforums-science-school-journal

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Communication, STEM, or related fields, with a highest educational qualification of Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• You have not previously held a CERN fellow or graduate contract.
• Applicants without a university degree are not eligible.
• Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

Additional Information

Application deadline: 12.08.2025 at 23:59 CEST.

Contract duration: 24 months, with possible extension up to 36 months.

Working hours: 40 hours/week

Start date: 01-September-2025

Job reference: IR-ECO-TSP-2025-134-GRAE

Field: International Relations

What we offer

• Monthly stipend between 5196 and 5716 Swiss Francs (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN's health scheme (for yourself, spouse, and children) and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Additional allowances and travel expense coverage depending on circumstances.
• 30 days of paid leave per year.
• Training and language courses at CERN.

About us

CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, explores the universe's fundamental structure. Using advanced scientific instruments, physicists study particles to understand their interactions and the laws of nature. More at http://home.cern.

Diversity is integral to CERN’s success, and the organization values employing a diverse workforce.