Communication and Events Officer

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The Champalimaud Foundation is a cutting-edge research institution dedicated to innovating in biomedical science. The Warehouse and its Digital Therapeutics (DTx) Programme has the mission to transform healthcare through innovative technologies and evidence-based research & development. To support our mission, we are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join us as a Communication and Events Officer. If you are passionate about leveraging communication strategies and organising impactful events to advance digital therapeutics, we want to hear from you.

Job Overview

As a Communication and Events Officer, you will be integrated in the Communications, Events & Outreach (CEO) team that works with the wider Champalimaud Foundation community, playing a crucial role in amplifying our research and development initiatives, disseminating groundbreaking findings and fostering collaboration within the digital therapeutics community. 

Responsibilities

Event Planning and Execution

- Conceptualise, plan, and execute events (from public exhibits to conferences, webinars and workshops) to showcase our research and foster collaboration in the digital therapeutics field;
- Be responsible for logistics, managing invitations and ensuring a seamless experience for both virtual and in-person events.

Communication Strategy and Content Creation

- Create, manage and update a website bringing an imaginative and strategic vision to maximise our impact;
- Craft engaging content, including press releases, about scientific publications and other achievements, as well as generate high-quality written and visual content that communicates complex research concepts in a clear and compelling manner for diverse audiences;
- Create and curate dedicated mailing lists, newsletters and social media profiles which will allow the development and implementation of strategic digital campaigns for the dissemination of  events, initiatives, institutional updates and job offers.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including researchers, industry partners, and healthcare professionals;
- Engage with science and health communication officers/teams from partner institutions to amplify and coordinate media and dissemination efforts.

Application start date

July 26th, 2024

Application closing date

Until position is filled

Expected position starting date

October 15th, 2024

Skills/Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Communication, Public Relations, Science Communication, or a related field;
- Proven experience in event management, preferably in the healthcare or research sector;
- Interest in science and health related topics, preferably with a solid scientific and health literacy;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in Portuguese and English;
- Experience with digital marketing tools (websites, newsletters, mailing lists, social media platforms, paid ads and campaigns);
- Team player and good organisational skills.

How to Apply

The Champalimaud Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Candidates must complete the standard application form and submit a CV highlighting a selection of your past work and a motivation letter, as a single annexed PDF document. The call reference will be asked and not having it may invalidate your submission. This call’s reference is: WH-CEO. 

Applications are also accepted in paper, sent or handed to the Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal.

Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalisation of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognised in Portugal. 

Selection process

Candidates will be screened to determine eligibility based on the qualifications listed.

Candidates meeting minimum requirements will be scored according to the required application materials:  CV 60% weighting, motivation letter 25%, interview 15%. 

If provided, and if shortlisted, candidates’ referees may be contacted and may count towards evaluation.

Evaluation Committee members

Catarina Ramos, CEO Team Coordinator; Teresa Fernandes, CEO Team Coordinator; António Monteiro, Scientific Events Coordinator; Catarina Pimentel, DTx Programme Manager.

Notification of results

All candidates will receive a receipt of acknowledgment within 7-10 business days. The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email or telephone. All other candidates will be notified solely by email of the final outcome of the recruitment process. After notification, candidates have 10 working days to present a claim for redress by email (careers@research.fchampalimaud.org). If no claim is received by the Champalimaud Foundation, the Evaluation Committee's decision will become definitive.

About Us

Research is at the heart of the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a modern research and clinical facility situated on the waterfront in Lisbon, Portugal. The goal of Champalimaud Research (CR) is to perform world-leading fundamental and translational research. Current research work is focused on the fields of neuroscience, physiology and cancer.  Champalimaud Research comprises a team of over 400 scientists from around the world. English is the official language of the Centre. Lisbon’s sunny Atlantic Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture and high quality of life make this a great place to live and work.

Relevant Institutional Information

In line with our community guidelines and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and Gender Equality Plan, no candidate may be privileged, favored, prejudiced or deprived of any right or excluded from any duty on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, disability, chronic illness, language, nationality, territory of origin, family status (marital, pregnancy and maternity, having or not having dependents), socioeconomic situation, education, religion, political or ideological beliefs,  trade union membership, or on any other grounds which are irrelevant to decision-making.

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Legal Notices

The present call has the sole purpose of filling the indicated research position. This call may be canceled at any time on or before the jury’s evaluation of all eligible candidates and the recruitment process shall be concluded on the day of the full execution of the contract between the Champalimaud Foundation and the selected candidate.