Scientist (m/f/d) | Science communication - environmental research

Max Planck Society; Jena; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A renowned research organization in Jena is seeking a creative Scientist specializing in science communication within environmental research. The successful candidate will develop innovative communication formats and engage with the local community, emphasizing the significance of research. The role is part-time with close collaboration with three Max Planck Institutes.

Leistungen

Dynamic working environment

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Creative freedom

Qualifikationen

• Experience in science communication, ideally in ecological, climate, or transformation research.
• Ability to prepare scientific content for ordinary citizens.
• Willingness to travel within Thuringia and hold a driver's license.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement innovative communication formats.
• Build and maintain networks with stakeholders.
• Translate current research findings into accessible formats.
• Plan and conduct events on-site in Thuringia.
• Cooperate closely with researchers on outreach projects.

Kenntnisse

Science communication

Creativity

Networking

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Ausbildung

University degree in biology, chemistry, anthropology, or forestry

Doctorate preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Max Planck Institutes for Geoanthropology, Chemical Ecology, and Biogeochemistry, all located in Jena, are jointly establishing a new position for a dedicated and creative scientist specializing in science communication.

Scientist (m/f/d) for science communication in the field of environmental research

Your task: You develop innovative, target-group-oriented formats for science communication to bring findings from geoanthropology, chemical ecology and biogeochemistry, directly to society, particularly people working in agriculture and forestry and schools in Thuringia. The goal is to stress the importance of basic research to society and engage in dialogue with the local community.

Place of work: Jena (with a main focus of activities in Thuringia)

Job Scope: Part-time (30-35 hours per week)

Contract Duration: Initially two years

Application deadline: October 5, 2025

Contact for inquiries: Dr. Karin Groten, [e-mail] or Angela Overmeyer [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing new, dialogue-oriented communication formats, such as mobile exhibitions, hands-on activities in schools, forest days, and local information events.
• Building and maintaining robust networks with stakeholders from agriculture and forestry, educational institutions, local authorities, and civil society.
• Translating current research findings into accessible and locally relevant forms of communication.
• Planning and implementing events on site in Thuringia – not at the institutes.
• Close cooperation with researchers from the three Max Planck Institutes and coordination of joint outreach projects.

Your profile

• University degree in biology, chemistry, anthropology, forestry, or related subjects (doctorate preferred)
• Proven experience in science communication, ideally in ecological, climate, or transformation research
• Creativity in developing innovative communication formats
• Ability to prepare scientific content in an accessible and target-group-specific manner for ordinary citizens
• Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team, and a proactive attitude
• Experience in networking and a desire to interact directly with the public
• Willingness to travel within Thuringia; a driver's license (class B) is an advantage
• German at least at a near-native level and English proficiency

We offer

• A responsible and varied role at the intersection of cutting-edge research and society
• The opportunity to play an active role in shaping the field of science communication
• Close links to three internationally renowned Max Planck Institutes
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary research teams
• A dynamic working environment with flat hierarchies and creative freedom
• Remuneration in accordance with TVöD (the German collective agreement for civil servants), depending on qualifications and experience