Science Editor 80-100 %

Villigen Psi

Key information

Publication date:25 June 2025
Workload:80 – 100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Villigen Psi

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is Switzerland's largest research institution. Join a dynamic environment focused on sustainable solutions and innovative research.

Tasks

Research and write scientific journalistic articles for the public.
Collaborate closely with PSI researchers for content accuracy.
Engage in planning and publishing across various communication formats.

Skills

Degree in Life Sciences or related fields; strong German and English skills.
Experience in public writing and journalistic formats.
Familiarity with social media and timely work execution.

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The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, and fundamental natural sciences. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The training of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or trainees. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff.

For the Science Editorial Group of the Communication Department, we are looking for a

Your Tasks

You research and write science journalism articles about PSI's research achievements for the target audience "general public" in German. The articles are published through the various formats of the Communication Department, particularly as press releases, on the PSI websites, and in the PSI Magazine 5232. You actively contribute to the planning of these formats. You maintain proactive contact with PSI researchers and are in close exchange with them when writing articles.

Your Profile

You have a completed scientific degree, preferably in the field of life sciences. Your German is stylistically confident, and your English skills are negotiable. You have experience in writing texts for the general public and are familiar with common journalistic text formats. You have work samples of science journalism texts on research results published in journals such as Nature, Science, Cell, etc. Your understanding of science encompasses the broad spectrum of topics researched at PSI. You are familiar with social media. You work efficiently and have a high degree of punctuality. A background in PR or journalism is desirable, as are French language skills.

We Offer

Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced continuing education culture. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and facilities on site.

For professional inquiries, please contact Laura Hennemann, Tel. +41 56 310 28 63.

We look forward to your online application by July 24, 2025 for the position of Science Editor 80-100 % (Reference number 9721-00).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Adrian Kirsch, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch