IIASA’s Science Communication Fellowship accepts applications from budding scientists looking for a suitable educational environment in Austria where they can enhance their knowledge and skills. The trainees will receive a salary of around €18,800 during the programme. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Fellowship Details
The Science Communication Fellow will gain experience communicating the science of complex systems to a general audience through a variety of platforms, including blogs, website content, social media, videos, and articles for our journal.
The successful candidate will work in the Communications and External Relations (CER) department of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), assisting with a variety of tasks including web publishing, media relations, event coverage, multimedia, social networks and other communication activities.
The fellow will also work closely with participants in the IIASA Young Scientist Summer Program (YSSP) and IIASA scientists, producing various papers covering their research.
Program Benefits
The IIASA Science Communication Scholarship offers a non-negotiable monthly salary based on a gross annual salary of EUR 18,800.00, which is subject to deductions for health insurance and/or social security, but is exempt from Austrian income tax.
Level and Areas of Study
The opportunity is for graduates in science journalism discipline.
Place of Study
The fellowship will be held at IIASA premises in Laxenburg, Austria.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the IIASA Fellowship in Austria, the applicants must meet the following requirements: