FocalPlane Community Manager

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person, with fresh ideas and a willingness to learn, to join us to develop and maintain FocalPlane. 

Core responsibilities of the position include:

• Creating and commissioning content for FocalPlane, including writing posts and soliciting content from the academic community, societies, companies and other organisations
• Providing user support and ensuring site functionality on a day-to-day basis
• Providing creative and practical input into the development of the site
• Maintaining and developing the site’s presence on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter
• Representing Journal of Cell Science and FocalPlane at international conferences

Essential skills:

• PhD in a relevant scientific field, ideally with experience of microscopy
• Willingness to grow and develop knowledge of microscopy
• Demonstrable ability to write for an online audience and/or produce social media content
• Clear understanding of the online environment as it applies to scientists
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong networking abilities online and in person

Desirable:

• Experience with additional media (e.g. video or podcasting)
• Experience with WordPress
• Contacts within the microscopy community

Applications and informal queries should be sent by email to hr@biologists.com by 31 January 2022. We may request written tests in advance of any interview.

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