The Royal Society is the national academy of science in the UK and plays a key role in promoting science and the value of science around the world. The Royal Society is committed to innovative scientific research wherever it is found. The Industry Engagement team at the Society works to facilitate interaction among academia, industry and government related to science and translation. The Society has a Science, Industry and Translation (SIT) Committee to oversee this programme of activities.
The Society is looking for an enthusiastic individual to contribute to activities within the Industry Engagement team, including the successful delivery of high-level scientific meetings. They will also support activities within the Science and the Law programme, and may facilitate engagement with other professional sectors. The role holder will work with committee members and colleagues across the Society to ensure that consideration is given to industrial science and professional engagement across the work of the Royal Society.
The ideal candidate will be excited by the opportunity to work with scientists in both industry and academia and will have experience of effectively engaging with senior stakeholders. Experience working in industry science is desirable, as is knowledge of the challenges facing scientists around commercialisation. They will also need excellent planning and organisational skills, an ability to write concisely and effectively and to communicate clear...