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IODP Outreach Assistant (ID:11631)

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1095622


University of Leicester


09/06/2025


Other - See Job


3-5 days a week, worked between 9-5 Monday-Friday


Smart Casual

Pay


£12.78


£1.54

Description

Role

oAn exciting opportunity for a student to work alongside an international research team; gaining hands-on experience and insight into active and real-world geoscience research.

oSupport the research group by creating visually appealing content that effectively communicates the exciting research being done in scientific offshore drilling as well as the experience of working offshore.

oWork closely with research, academic, and professional services staff to develop key skills in communications, outreach, event management and project management.

Working hours: 3-5 days a week, worked between 9-5 Monday-Friday

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Duties and responsibilities
oCreating content for social media (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn) and blog posts relating to our X501 New England Shelf Hydrogeology expedition

oLiaise with offshore staff to collect video, pictures and narrative content
oDevelop outreach and educational materials for our Replica Cores programme
oAssist in organising a ‘ship-to-shore’ event
oAssist in preparations for our Summer School programme

Skills and experience
Essential

oCreative mind set with the ability to produce engaging and original content
oStrong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate scientific and technical content to lay audiences
oSkills in video and photo editing and use of editing tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar)
oAn interest in science communication and outreach
 

Desirable

oAre studying for, or recently completed, a degree in geoscience or related subject

* Criteria used to shortlist candidates for interview

Location
In-person on the Central Campus, with the possibility of limited hybrid working

Additional information
How to apply: Please submit your CV along with a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience would suit the role. Please include links to any creative content and/or social media handles that showcase examples of your previous work. For support with tailoring your application, it may be useful to complete My Skills Portfolio   to help you assess and understand the transferable skills you already have which can be applied to your application.

 
Closing date for applications: 05 May 2025
 
Start date: 9 June 2025 (Start date flexible)
 
Duration: Hours and days: 3-5 days a week, worked between 9-5 Monday-Friday. You will be expected to work 12 weeks between 9 June and 5 September. Your preference on working hours within the above range can be discussed during the interview stage.
 
If you have any questions about the role, please email Benjamin Palmer - benjamin.palmer@leicester.ac.uk
 
Due to the volumes of applications we receive, any indicated closing date is subject to change at the hiring manager’s discretion. Please ensure if you are interested in a position, you apply at the earliest available opportunity.
 
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the indicated closing date, unfortunately your application has not been successful in this instance.
 
If you are looking for support with your application, including how to write a CV or Cover Letter, please visit the University of Leicester Careers and Employability Service webpages HERE. We would encourage you to attend an application coaching appointment, and these can be booked via MyCareers, or in person in the Career Hub, David Wilson Library.
 
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