Are you passionate about communicating science? As one of the oldest and largest immunology societies in the world, the British Society for Immunology (BSI) is committed to supporting and promoting the important work of researchers and clinicians in the UK and beyond. Key to this is communicating their work. We do this through publications, meetings, events, public engagement activities and education initiatives. We also run major immunology conferences for those working in the community, from PhD students to senior academics. We need someone with a burning desire to communicate science and the initiative and creativity to make this happen – this is a brilliant opportunity to make your mark, and make this exciting role your own.

The role of Science Officer will involve: Assisting in sourcing and creating content for the BSI’s membership newsletter Immunology News and monthly electronic bulletin eNews – including writing and editing where required; Developing and updating content for the BSI website; Assisting in the commissioning and administration of review content for the Society’s two journals, Immunology and Clinical & Experimental Immunology, ensuring timely delivery and appropriate scheduling – in liaison with the respective Editors-in-Chief and Production Editors; Assisting in the development of the BSI’s educational initiatives including liaison with the BSI Education Secretary, a professional researcher – from concept to reality; working with external stakeholders and suppliers, promoting via press and website and assisting in delivery. Ongoing initiatives include Bite-Sized Immunology and the Global Day of Immunology. Future plans include a newly updated careers booklet; Representing the BSI at external meetings, which might involve national and overseas travel, and promoting the Society’s journals with our publishers Wiley-Blackwell; Playing a key role in the organisation and delivery of BSI events. Visit the website below for further information about the position and the selection process. The deadline for applications is 5:00pm, Friday 3 July 2009.

BSI website