The Rosen Center for Advanced Computing (RCAC) is a research computing center providing advanced computing resources and services including access to leading-edge computational and data storage systems, as well as expertise in a broad range of high performance computing activities, to support the computationally intensive research of Purdue faculty and staff.
The Science and Technology Writer is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive communications plan to convey essential information to promote RCAC activities and programs to various constituencies in an efficient and timely manner. This position will write news releases, brochures and web copy, and other promotional materials. The Science and Technology Writer identifies, researches, and prepares science and technology feature stories, articles, and other documents and materials in web-ready, press-release, and presentation formats.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree.
Three years of experience in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or Science/Technical Writing.
Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience.
Ability to write feature articles, news stories and explanatory articles based on technical information for a variety of audiences.
Knowledge of journalistic conventions and styles (especially AP style)
Ability to work and communicate ideas in a collaborative manner with editors, graphic designers, photographers and others.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PhotoShop or other similar publishing software.
Preferred:
Experience working successfully with scientists, researchers, and faculty.
General understanding of issues and technologies relating to high performance computing research.
Membership in the National Association of Science Writers or similar professional organization.
We offer a competitive benefits package including:
Tuition remission for yourself and any eligible dependents at a nationally renowned university
Employer funded retirement options
Competitive insurance benefits
Generous time away from work - including paid vacation, paid sick leave & personal business days
Great location with easy access to Chicago & Indianapolis
And much more
A check of criminal conviction records will be made for employment in this position.
For consideration submit resume and apply online at: http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/jobsearch.ftl. Please reference job number: 0800113. Alternatively, apply via email at ahassenp@purdue.edu.
Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
