Outreach Coordinator (m,f,x)

In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (19.915 hours/week = 50%) from 01.01.2027, pending funding approval, we are looking for an

Outreach Coordinator (m,f,x)

The Collaborative Research Center “Episodic Memory” (CRC 1844) is an interdisciplinary research consortium bringing together researchers from psychology, computational neuroscience, philosophy, and neuroscience. It comprises 18 subprojects led by 22 principal investigators across six universities and is coordinated at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB). CRC 1844 investigates episodic memory—the ability to remember specific events from one’s personal past—from multiple disciplinary perspectives. A central goal of the consortium is to communicate research on episodic memory and its relevance beyond the scientific community, foster dialogue between science and society, and to develop innovative educational and participatory formats for engaging different target groups with research on episodic memory.

We are seeking an Outreach Coordinator to lead the strategic development, implementation, and coordination of outreach and science communication activities within CRC 1844. As the central point of contact for outreach, the coordinator will work closely with researchers across the consortium to communicate research on episodic memory to diverse audiences and foster dialogue between science and society. As a member of the coordination team they will develop and implementt public engagement and educational activities, support citizen science initiatives, coordinate the CRC’s digital presence, and collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen the visibility and societal impact of the consortium’s research.

Scope: part-time
Duration: fixed-term, 31.12.2030, pending funding approval
Start: from 01.01.2027, pending funding approval
Apply by: 2026-11-29

Your tasks:

• Proactively engage with the CRC’s researchers to identify research findings, topics, and activities suitable for science communication and public engagement.

• Develop accessible and engaging formats for communicating the CRC’s own research on episodic memory and that of others to different audiences, from children to older adults.

• Develop, organize, and coordinate public engagement activities, including public lectures, workshops, exhibitions, discussion events, and activities for schools and other educational settings.

• Co-design and implement target-group-specific curricula, educational formats, and materials across the CRC’s research areas in close collaboration with the Professional School of Education.

• Support the development and implementation of citizen science initiatives associated with the CRC’s game and facilitate interaction between researchers and participating members of the public.

• Build, maintain, and further develop the CRC’s digital presence, including its website and social media channels, and coordinate the creation and publication of digital content.

• Produce and coordinate communication materials such as research stories, news items, newsletters, brochures, and other digital and print materials.

• Support and advise researchers in communicating their work to non-specialist audiences and contribute to training in science communication and public engagement.

• Establish and maintain relationships with university communication and outreach units, schools and other educational institutions, cultural organizations, and other relevant external partners.

• Represent the CRC at public events, science festivals, exhibitions, and other outreach and science communication activities.

• Monitor and evaluate the CRC’s outreach activities and use the results to continuously improve its outreach and communication strategy.

Your profile:

• A master’s degree, or equivalent, in educational science, science communication, media or digital studies, the humanities, psychology, cognitive science, or a closely related field

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both English and German, including the ability to communicate complex scientific topics clearly, accurately, and engagingly to different target audiences

• Ability to work independently, proactively, and in a well-organized manner. Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to coordinate activities involving multiple researchers, institutions, and external partners

• Proficiency in managing digital communication platforms, including website maintenance using content management systems (CMS) and social media channels

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and a collaborative approach to working in a multidisciplinary and international research environment

• Practical experience in curriculum development, didactic concept design, or the development of educational content and formats for different target groups is an advantage

• Practical experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing science communication, educational outreach, or public engagement projects, preferably in an academic or research environment is an advantage

• Experience with citizen science, game-based learning, or serious games is an advantage

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