Posted 4 months ago
Position: Science Communication Officer
@ LATTS - Laboratoire Techniques, Territoires et Sociétés
Guelph, Ontario
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Overview
LATTS (Laboratoire Techniques, Territoires et Sociétés), a CNRS joint research unit, is hiring a Science Communication Officer on a temporary contract starting December 1, 2026. The role develops and delivers science outreach and communication projects, including web content, podcasts, videos and exhibition materials, for internal and external audiences. The posting requires B2 English, project management and writing skills, and travel between the laboratory's two sites in Île-de-France.
Responsibilities:
- Concevoir et organiser des actions de médiation scientifique et d'événements
- Produire des contenus de communication (web, podcasts, vidéos, supports d'exposition)
- Diffuser et archiver les informations sur les activités du laboratoire
- Rédiger des spécifications pour les dispositifs de communication
- Assurer une veille sur les pratiques de communication scientifique
Requirements summary:
- Expérience en communication et médiation scientifique
- Maîtrise de l'écriture de contenus adaptés aux publics
- Compétences en gestion de projet et respect des délais
- Anglais niveau B2
- Capacité à travailler en équipe et sens de l'organisation
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
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LATTS - Laboratoire Techniques, Territoires et Sociétés
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Job description
The offer at a glance
Job title: Science Communication Officer
Outreach Officer Post: Laboratory of Techniques, Territories and Societies, Champs-sur-Marne
Start date: December 1st 2026
Application: External competition for CNRS Research Engineer
F: Culture, communication, production and dissemination of knowledge
Job Description
Mission
To contribute to raising the profile and disseminating the laboratory’s scientific activities and findings by proposing and implementing internal and external communication and outreach initiatives tailored to different audiences, with a view to sparking interest in scientific research among these diverse groups and supporting the implementation of the laboratory’s scientific programme.
Activities
Knowledge: This refers to fundamental knowledge (theoretical knowledge relating to a discipline or sector) – prioritise each area of knowledge
The Techniques, Territories and Societies Laboratory (LATTS) is a Joint Research Unit under the supervision of the CNRS, the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (ENPC) and the Université Gustave Eiffel (UGE). It is based at two sites within the Cité Descartes in Champs-sur-Marne and has a staff of around 80.
The Science Outreach Officer will work within the administrative team (6 people) and report to the Secretary General. He/she will be required to travel to the laboratory’s second site (Bois de l’Étang) and possibly to various other locations, mainly in the Île-de-France region, as part of their duties.
Application
You can apply for the open competition via the CNRS Careers website (from 9 June to 9 July 2026).
Job title: Science Communication Officer
Outreach Officer Post: Laboratory of Techniques, Territories and Societies, Champs-sur-Marne
Start date: December 1st 2026
Application: External competition for CNRS Research Engineer
F: Culture, communication, production and dissemination of knowledge
Job Description
Mission
To contribute to raising the profile and disseminating the laboratory’s scientific activities and findings by proposing and implementing internal and external communication and outreach initiatives tailored to different audiences, with a view to sparking interest in scientific research among these diverse groups and supporting the implementation of the laboratory’s scientific programme.
Activities
- Develop and implement projects aimed at disseminating scientific knowledge and engaging the public, in consultation with the laboratory management
- Design, organise and deliver science outreach activities, events and initiatives.
- Support the organisation of scientific activities and events by proposing and implementing outreach and communication initiatives and materials
- Initiate and propose the implementation of new initiatives, such as a series of podcasts, short videos and any other media, in consultation with the relevant authorities
- Develop and design communication materials (web content, leaflets for temporary exhibitions, articles, etc.), and ensure they are kept up to date and distributed
- To raise awareness of scientific knowledge and research among various audiences through educational and outreach initiatives
- Draw up specifications for the implementation of communication and mediation schemes within the laboratory
- Manage, disseminate and archive information relating to the laboratory’s activities
- Exchanging best practices and information through networks for communication and science outreach
Knowledge: This refers to fundamental knowledge (theoretical knowledge relating to a discipline or sector) – prioritise each area of knowledge
- Communication techniques
- Environment and professional networks
- Theory and concepts of communication
- Communication and multimedia tools and technologies
- Sociology of Audiences
- Expertise in the field
- Scholarly publishing
- Information mediation
- Speaking skills
- English language proficiency: B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- Engage and lead
- Managing a project
- To act in an advisory capacity or to assist with decision-making
- Initiate and manage partnerships
- Communicate and demonstrate teaching skills
- Coordinate and lead educational activities
- Write messages and materials tailored to different audiences
- Working as a team
- Use industry-specific software
- Identify and prioritise needs
- Knowing how to plan and meet deadlines
- Dealing with emergencies
- Writing content tailored to specific audiences
- Monitor industry developments
- Creativity / Innovative thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Independence, responsiveness, rigour and reliability
- Proactive approach
- Organisational skills
- Intellectual curiosity
- Critical thinking
- Respect confidentiality
The Techniques, Territories and Societies Laboratory (LATTS) is a Joint Research Unit under the supervision of the CNRS, the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (ENPC) and the Université Gustave Eiffel (UGE). It is based at two sites within the Cité Descartes in Champs-sur-Marne and has a staff of around 80.
The Science Outreach Officer will work within the administrative team (6 people) and report to the Secretary General. He/she will be required to travel to the laboratory’s second site (Bois de l’Étang) and possibly to various other locations, mainly in the Île-de-France region, as part of their duties.
Application
You can apply for the open competition via the CNRS Careers website (from 9 June to 9 July 2026).
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