FNR is hiring a Science Communicator / Social Media Officer in Luxembourg (CDI)

adada; Saint-Jean-de-Védas; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A key research organization in Luxembourg is seeking a Science Communicator / Social Media Officer to join their team. This full-time position involves managing social media campaigns, promoting science events, and engaging diverse audiences through various communication channels. Ideal candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and strong multilingual writing skills. The role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career development.

Prestations

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Science, Science Communication, or Science Journalism.
• Passionate about promoting science via social media and events.
• Excellent writing skills in French, German, and Luxembourgish.

Responsabilités

• Create and manage social media content for campaigns.
• Organize public science events and promote them.
• Manage the science.lu webpage and send newsletters.

Connaissances

Promoting science to diverse audiences

Social media management

Organizational abilities

Writing skills in multiple languages

Creativity in communication

Formation

Master’s degree in Science or Science Communication

Outils

Video editing tools

Graphic design software (Photoshop, Canva, Illustrator)

Description du poste

YOUR FUNCTION

We seek to recruit, for an immediate opening, a Science Communicator / Social Media Officer (F/M) to strengthen our Science in Society team in the promotion of science to the public. The position is on a permanent, full-time basis (CDI). Deadline to apply is Tuesday 10 February 2026.

The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) is the main funder of research activities in Luxembourg. We also support and coordinate activities to strengthen the link between science and society and to raise awareness for research. Our main activities in this domain are TAKE OFF, science.lu, Mr Science, Science Festival, Researchers’ Days, PSP, etc. We are very well connected to government and national stakeholders, to the private sector, and to international partners. If you share our excitement about what’s coming next in research, innovation and science communication, the FNR is the place for you.

• writing, creating, posting, promoting, editing and commissioning carousels, videos, infographics, teasers, posts, campaigns etc. for the science.lu social media accounts (so far TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube…) in 4 languages (LU, FR, DE, ENG) about scientific topics or scientific events of interest for the general public.
• helping to organise and promote events for the general public (e.g. Researchers Days, Researchers at School, Scicom Lux).
• helping to run the webpage science.lu (plan and schedule articles, integrate them into the CMS, send out newsletters, and promote the content).
• helping out with other activities of the FNR’s Science in Society team (e.g. workshops, organisation of training and some administrative support).

The position demands a high level of organisational and team player abilities, strong writing, communication and language skills, and a high level of autonomy.

YOUR PROFILE

• You have a Master’s degree (bac +4) in Science (Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities) or in Science Communication or Science Journalism.
• You are highly skilled in and passionate about promoting science to diverse audiences, via social media, media and events, and you know how to effectively communicate with young and diverse audiences.
• You are very well organised, rigorous and autonomous. You have a sense of initiative and responsibility, and you are, above all, a team player.
• You have strong writing skills in French, German and Luxembourgish, and you have an understanding of English.
• You are creative and can propose ideas on how to promote science to lay audiences by reacting to trends and latest developments.
• Skills in using video editing tools and basics in graphic design (for example, Photoshop, Canva, Illustrator, etc.) are considered an advantage.

OUR OFFER

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic and highly creative team and environment;
• The opportunity to connect science and society, and to inspire lay audiences for science;
• The possibility to work at the heart of Luxembourg’s young and dynamic research ecosystem, and to network with a variety of stakeholders;
• A permanent employment contract;
• A compensation commensurate with your experience and diploma;
• A high level of autonomy and flexible working hours;
• Career development opportunities.

INTERESTED?

Please send your application to FNR Secretary General Isabelle Mossong, with an indication of the reference SC/SM2026_1, including a motivation letter written in English and a detailed CV including, if possible, examples of your science communication or social media activities/projects, by Tuesday 10 February 2026, to: [e-mail]

Luxembourg National Research Fund
Maison du Savoir – 2, place de l’Université, L-4365 Esch-sur-Alzette
B.P. 1777 / L-1017 Luxembourg