Chemistry World Science Writer Intern
Royal Society of Chemistry
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Cambridge, England
Contract type: Full time
THIS INTERNSHIP IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS OF THE BROADENING HORIZONS IN THE CHEMICAL SCIENCES PROGRAMME.
The Royal Society of Chemistry is thrilled to continue leading the Broadening Horizons campaign in the chemical sciences. Now in its fourth year, this initiative empowers chemistry students and graduates from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Our mission is to foster a truly inclusive and diverse chemical sciences workforce.
Since its inception, the Broadening Horizons programme has successfully supported numerous participants in achieving their career goals in chemistry. Our interns have secured positions in leading chemical companies, pursued advanced degrees, and contributed to innovative research projects. This programme provides essential support and access to opportunities, enabling participants to pursue careers in chemistry and contribute to a truly inclusive and diverse chemical sciences workforce. The programme's success is a testament to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the chemical sciences.
We are pleased to be recruiting 3 interns to join the RSC for 10 weeks through the Broadening Horizons program. All our internships are paid positions attracting a salary of £24,071 per annum (pro rata).
To apply, you will need to submit an application with:
Chemistry World is the flagship magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Published in print and online, it provides a variety of journalistic content including news, features, opinions, podcasts and webinars for a large international audience of chemical scientists. It is a valued benefit for members of the Royal Society Chemistry as well as being a subscription magazine for non-members.
Working within the news team, the science writer intern’s principal task is to source, investigate and write up-to-the-moment news and features on trends, developments and discoveries in the chemical sciences. The role involves reporting on all areas of interest to the chemical science community from the latest research and business news to analysis of current affairs through the lens of the chemical sciences, as well as writing and recording in other formats and media.
At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role.
About The Royal Society Of Chemistry
With over 60,000 members and an international publishing and knowledge business, the RSC is the UK’s professional body for chemical scientists, supporting and representing our members and bringing together chemical scientists from all over the world.
Essential
What we are looking for:
GBP
Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.
At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.
As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected] or on +44 (0) 1223 432229 and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]
The Royal Society of Chemistry is thrilled to continue leading the Broadening Horizons campaign in the chemical sciences. Now in its fourth year, this initiative empowers chemistry students and graduates from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Our mission is to foster a truly inclusive and diverse chemical sciences workforce.
Since its inception, the Broadening Horizons programme has successfully supported numerous participants in achieving their career goals in chemistry. Our interns have secured positions in leading chemical companies, pursued advanced degrees, and contributed to innovative research projects. This programme provides essential support and access to opportunities, enabling participants to pursue careers in chemistry and contribute to a truly inclusive and diverse chemical sciences workforce. The programme's success is a testament to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the chemical sciences.
We are pleased to be recruiting 3 interns to join the RSC for 10 weeks through the Broadening Horizons program. All our internships are paid positions attracting a salary of £24,071 per annum (pro rata).
To apply, you will need to submit an application with:
- an up-to-date CV
- a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your knowledge and transferable skills align to the Job Description.
Chemistry World is the flagship magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Published in print and online, it provides a variety of journalistic content including news, features, opinions, podcasts and webinars for a large international audience of chemical scientists. It is a valued benefit for members of the Royal Society Chemistry as well as being a subscription magazine for non-members.
Working within the news team, the science writer intern’s principal task is to source, investigate and write up-to-the-moment news and features on trends, developments and discoveries in the chemical sciences. The role involves reporting on all areas of interest to the chemical science community from the latest research and business news to analysis of current affairs through the lens of the chemical sciences, as well as writing and recording in other formats and media.
At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role.
About The Royal Society Of Chemistry
With over 60,000 members and an international publishing and knowledge business, the RSC is the UK’s professional body for chemical scientists, supporting and representing our members and bringing together chemical scientists from all over the world.
Essential
What we are looking for:
- Degree in science (chemical science preferred)
- Excellent communication skills, especially in writing
- Broad knowledge of topical developments in the chemical and life sciences
- Good interpersonal skills
GBP
Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.
At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.
As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected] or on +44 (0) 1223 432229 and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]
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