The goal of the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine - Computational and Systems Neuroscience (INM-6), at Research Center Juelich, Germany, is to relate the structure and dynamics of the brain using mathematical models. Bottom-up modeling is accompanied by top-down approaches and theory in order to include functional constraints and to gain insights into dynamic mechanisms. In addition, activity data (dynamics) and structural data (anatomy) are used and integrated into the biophysical models. For this purpose, analysis methods adapted to the questions are developed and, if necessary, data are collected with cooperation partners. In order to be able to perform simulations of the models, a further focus is on the development of simulation technology. Furthermore, the institute hosts the Bernstein Coordination Office (BCOS), which supports the
scientists of the Bernstein Network for Computational Neuroscience.

We are looking to recruit a Science communication officer with a focus on graphics!

Your Job:

• Planning and designing of scientific graphics, illustrations, texts and audio-visual or interactive media for the visualization of scientific contents of the institute`s department as well as their integration into the international scientific community
• Graphical editing from templates submitted by scientists, e.g. image, text and graphical data, transferring and converting as necessary for different user communities
• Graphic realisation and preparation of scientific presentations
• Coordination and assistance in the creation of posters and institute flyers
• Recording, digital processing and data protection compliant storage of scientific photographs and films
• Reviewing, analysing and evaluating very complex, technically difficult and thematically diverse scientific information in order to provide information appropriate to the target group
• Consideration of the current data protection regulations when recording, processing, using and securing the scientific images, videos, photographs and other media data
  of the institute
• Development of concepts for the graphical external presentation as well as their implementation for various scientific media
• Placement of graphic contents of the Institute on the Institute website and in social media
• Designing presentations and graphics in accordance with the corporate design guidelines of Forschungszentrum Jülich and/or the Helmholtz Association
• Preparation of research results for the Institute’s website
• Coordination of the work with the Graphical Services of the Research Centre
  
• Support of internal and external scientific events
• Training of scientists in the use of media

Your Profile:

• University degree (Master) in physics, mathematics, biology or a related subject
• High proficiency in the handling of open source graphics and video software, e.g. GIMP, lnkscape, for the production of scientific graphics and illustrations
• Experience in the placement of scientific content, especially graphics and images, on social media channels such as Twitter
• Extensive experience in the production of photo and video material.
• Solid experience with Linux, LaTeX and Python, Git and Github
• Knowledge of editorial systems of websites
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Very structured working style to prioritize the work. Experience in project and time management are desirable
• Very independent and proactive working style
• Assertiveness with empathy
• Very high communication skills with researchers and administrative staff
  

Our Offer:
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Flexible working hours, part-time employment with 19,5 working hours per week, and 30 days of annual leave
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
• We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD).
  
• Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations. We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online recruiting system

Martina Reske

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Dr. Martina Reske
Scientific Coordinator

Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-6)
Computational and Systems Neuroscience &
Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS-6)
Theoretical Neuroscience
Jülich Research Centre and JARA
Jülich, Germany
Work +49.2461.611916
Work Cell +49.151.26156918
Fax +49.2461.619460
www.csn.fz-juelich.de