Applications are invited for a new post in the SOLAS International Project Office (IPO) based at Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences (IFM-GEOMAR) in Kiel, Germany. The office, which is led by Executive Officer, Emilie Breviere, works with the Scientific Steering Committee of SOLAS in implementing the project and the recently identified SOLAS Mid-term Strategy and manages an associated COST Action.

The Project Officer will lead or contribute to scientific communication activities including event organisation, production of communication materials and developing and maintaining links within the SOLAS community and with other related projects. The postholder will represent the project at international meetings and interact with SOLAS national committees and groups.

The postholder should have a minimum of a Diploma or Masters degree in an environmental science, excellent scientific writing and communication skills in English and German, experience in coordination and organisation of large scientific events and a willingness to undertake international and national travel.

The position is available from 1 September 2010 until 31 January 2013.

To find out more about this position see http://www.ifm-geomar.de/index.php?id=jobs&L=1#36010

For any informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Emilie Breviere (e-mail ebreviere{@}ifm-geomar.de)

Deadline for applications is 12 noon on 15 August 2010.