The Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. The Institute is named in honour of the scientist Alan Turing and its mission is to make great leaps in data science and artificial intelligence research in order to change the world for the better.
This is an opportunity for a skilled Science Writer to join a fast-paced national institute at an exciting time in its development.
Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will be an experienced story-teller who can bring examples of the Turing’s research and activities to life through engaging case studies, thought-leadership content and blogs across a range of channels, and who can support us to create a broader narrative around the impact of what we do for a range of audiences (government, industry, public, academic). The Science Writer will often be required to work at pace with a capacity to grasp complex information and turn it into a coherent message for the Institute’s audiences.
The role-holder will work with scientists from a range of disciplines, and members of the business team, helping to turn technical content into accessible and engaging language. They will also engage with industry and government partners, capturing the impact that data science and artificial intelligence research, tools and software has had on their business.
This role requires excellent writing skills, a formidable eye for detail, strong relationship-building skills and an understanding of how to work with experts to turn complex content into accessible stories. Importantly, the role-holder will have energy and enthusiasm for the Institute’s mission and activities, have an understanding of what impact means in a research context, and the ability to detect a good story.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
Desirable
Terms & Conditions
This full-time post is offered on a permanent basis. The annual salary for this post is £35000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits
Application Procedure
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV, covering letter and contact details for your referees. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact them on 020 3862 3575 or email [email protected].
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 26 July 2020
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates through the application and interview process.
Please note all offers of employment are subject to continuous eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.