Science Editor / Content Editor

Koç University; Sarıyer; On-site; TRY 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Koç University invites applications for a Science Editor / Content Editor to translate complex research into clear, engaging narratives for public audiences, students, policymakers, and media. You will conduct interviews with researchers, craft compelling stories about publications and grants, edit content for accuracy and tone, and collaborate with visual and multimedia teams to broaden impact.

This role supports Koç University's commitment to open scientific communication and knowledge sharing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, social sciences, communications, journalism or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex scientific topics clearly and accurately.
• Strong interviewing skills and the ability to engage effectively with researchers and academics.
• Editorial judgment, curiosity and attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex research into clear, engaging narratives tailored to different audiences (public, students, policymakers, media).
• Develop clear and engaging stories on research, publications, grants, awards and research impact.
• Conduct interviews with researchers and translate complex research into accessible narratives.
• Edit content for clarity, accuracy and tone.
• Adapt stories for different formats, including website features, news articles, press materials, social media and long-form content.
• Work closely with visual and multimedia teams.

Skills

Excellent English skills

Writing & editing

Interviewing researchers

Editorial judgment

Collaboration & organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/social sciences/communications/journalism

Job description

Koç University was founded in 1993 by the Vehbi Koç Foundation with the vision of achieving excellence in education, pioneering scientific research, and contributing value to society. Ranked among the top 500 universities globally, our university is one of Turkey’s most prestigious institutions and aims to contribute to scientific, technological, and societal progress with its research-oriented structure. We offer an inspiring and dynamic living environment on our campus, creating a distinctive working atmosphere.

At Koç University, our employees advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive work environment as part of a team of experts and innovators. Our workplace fosters continuous learning and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. With our vision and strong values, we invite you to join the Koç University family to achieve new milestones in your career.

We are looking for a candidate to join our university's Communication Office as Science Editor / Content Editor who meets the following criteria:

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in science, social sciences, communications, journalism or a related field,
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex scientific and research topics clearly and accurately.
• Strong interviewing skills and the ability to engage effectively with researchers and academics.
• Editorial judgment, curiosity and attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills.

Job Description

Translate complex research into clear, engaging narratives tailored to different audiences (public, students, policymakers, media).

• Develop clear and engaging stories on research, publications, grants, awards and research impact.
• Conduct interviews with researchers and translate complex research into accessible narratives.
• Edit content for clarity, accuracy and tone.
• Adapt stories for different formats, including website features, news articles, press materials, social media and long-form content.
• Work closely with visual and multimedia teams.

Koç University embraces the principle of equal opportunities. All candidates are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, national or social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.