Academy in Exile Job Vacancies

Academy in Exile is accepting applications for two positions,
in science communication (65 %)
and in grant writing/management (50%),
at Freie Universität Berlin, Campus Lankwitz.

SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

Responsibilities:

  • Conceptualization and implementation of science communication strategies and public relations for Academy in Exile, mainly in English.
  • Editorial work in the online arena: content development (text, image, and multimedia content), creation of online texts, website maintenance, communication via social media
  • Conceptualization and production of brochures, incl. text and image concepts
  • Conceptualization and production of press releases and newsletters
  • Editorial support and public relations for events
  • Production of digital publication formats, including blogs and podcasts
  • Proofreading/editing in English and German, creating and reviewing a wide range of texts for digital and print media
  • Coordination of science communication in close cooperation with the members of the AiE consortium: Universität Duisburg-Essen, Kulturwissenschaftliches Institut, Forum Transregionale Studien, Freie Universität Berlin

Required Qualifications:

  • Native or near-native German and English language skills, other language skills an advantage
  • Master’s degree in media/journalism/communication (or equivalent degree) in the humanities or social sciences
  • Professional experience in science communication
  • Familiarity with CMS WordPress, video and audio editing, layouting, etc.
  • Exceptional writing skills, high degree of self-organization and attention to detail
  • Experience in international university contexts
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, adaptability, flexibility, as well as a self-reliant way of working, ability to work under pressure, and in a team
  • Interest in fostering AiE’s dynamic activity profile 

Requisition Number: 107-21

Location: Freie Universität Berlin, Campus Lankwitz

Position Status: Part-Time (65% of Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L)

Contract Duration: 36 months

Position to begin immediately

Application Deadline: April 13, 2021

Find more information on the science communication position here.

GRANT WRITING/MANAGEMENT

Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of grant proposals and reports for Academy in Exile’s national and international funding bodies 
  • Programmatic communication with current and potential funding institutions
  • Identification of funding opportunities for the overall AiE program and for AiE Fellows
  • Preparation of information on existing research projects for public relations
  • Development of templates for funding strategies
  • Content and financial project monitoring/grant management – reviewing and monitoring defined goals
  • Writing and editing texts for digital and print media
  • Co-operation with the science communication office
  • Proofreading/editing, review of diverse texts
  • Assistance with budget planning and controlling
  • Maintenance of the alumni network
  • Interest in fostering AiE’s dynamic activity profile 

Required Qualifications:

  • Native or excellent German and English language skills, other language skills an advantage
  • Completed Bachelor’s degree in the humanities or social sciences
  • Professional experience in foundation management/grant writing/grant management/project management
  • Exceptional writing skills, high degree of self-organization and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, adaptability, flexibility, self-reliance, and the ability to work under pressure and as part of a team

Requisition Number: 112-21

Location: Freie Universität Berlin, Campus Lankwitz

Position Status: Part-Time (50% of Entgeltgruppe 11 TV-L)

Contract Duration: until January 31, 2024

Position to begin immediately

Application Deadline: April 13, 2021

Find more information on the grant writing/management position here.