Work experience / Science writing and communication (w/c 18th July) DEADLINE 1ST JUNE

Work experience project

Part of the Crick's work experience programme. Learn more about work experience.

An operations-based work experience placement which runs from 18 July to 22 July 2022.

Deadline for applications has passed.

Key information

Placement reference
0550
Applications closed
02 June 2022, 23:59
Placement start date
18 July 2022
Placement end date
22 July 2022
Placement age range (at the start of the placement)
16-19 years
Posted 26 April 2022

It is due to a technical glitch that this placements closing date is showing as changed. This placement application will still close at 23:59:00 on the Wednesday 1st June.  Any applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. If you find yourself unable to submit your application before this deadline, please email work-experience@crick.ac.uk before 9AM 2nd June to be considered for the placement.

Running a highly complex organisation such as the Crick requires a lot of support for its senior scientists and Chief Operating Officer, and this is the function of the Research Management Support Team.

The Science Writing and Analysis manager summarises the research that happens at the Crick to communicate our science to different audiences. They also work closely with the communications, public engagement and philanthropy (fundraising) teams.

The successful student will assist the Science Writing and Analysis manager. Due to the nature of the job, the work varies considerably, but is likely to include tasks such as interviewing Crick staff, writing text for the Crick website, and participating in public engagement and communications activities.  

About the successful student

The selected student will ideally be interested in; writing and communicating science

It is expected that all students accepted for a placement at the Crick are punctual, responsible, show a willingness to learn, listen to advice and act on feedback. In addition, qualities key to this particular placement include:

  • Good attention to detail
  • Proactive
  • Good writing ability.