Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society, Munich
Graduate Editor/Communications Associate
Institution Type: | Other |
Location: | Germany |
Position: | Copy Editor, Editor |
The Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society (RCC) is looking for a recent graduate and/or doctoral student to join its communications team. The RCC is an international, interdisciplinary research institute located in central Munich. It was founded in 2009 as a joint initiative of LMU Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität) and the Deutsches Museum. The working language of the Center is English.
Editing and communications staff work part time (19h/week) as a member of a team, editing outreach materials, scholarly manuscripts, and working on the RCC’s public profile in the field of environmental humanities. The position may suit candidates who are interested in or enrolled in further study at LMU Munich; however, participation in a university program is not a requirement. Editing and communications staff at the RCC have the opportunity to join in activities with LMU graduate students and the community of international scholars affiliated with the Center as Carson Fellows, and have access to university resources, including Munich’s university libraries and the Bavarian State Library, which together house over twenty million volumes.
The candidate must hold an MA or equivalent, preferably with a background in arts, humanities, or social sciences. Applicants should enjoy working with colleagues of diverse cultural backgrounds, be able to balance multiple assignments, and meet tight deadlines. Computer literacy and native English competency are required.
Knowledge of German and other foreign languages, editorial, communications, or social media experience, and/or an interest in environmental humanities would be advantageous.
The RCC offers an attractive compensation package including a monthly salary of ca. 1,200 Euros (gross) and 20 days paid vacation. Working hours are flexible. The RCC can also provide assistance with accommodation, and, if necessary, work permits and visas. As the candidate will be an employee of the German state, s/he is required to have German health insurance as well as to pay German taxes and contributions to the pension system.
To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, a sample of your academic writing (max. 2 pages), and the contact information of two references to Katie Ritson at katie.ritson@carsoncenter.lmu.deby 15 November 2012.
Contact: |
Katie Ritson
katie.ritson@carsoncenter.lmu.de |
Website: | www.rachelcarsoncenter.de |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/12/2012 |
Closing Date | 11/16/2012 |