Climate Science Communicator

Enthusiastic climate science communicator? Come and work with us

• Do you have expertise in the earth sciences or climate science?
• Do you have experience communicating about scientific issues?
• Do you want to contribute to the accurate reporting of climate science?

The Carbon Brief is a blog that aims to foster a more accurate and informed debate about climate change and energy in the UK. We comment on and factcheck stories about climate science and energy issues that appear in the media and online.

We promote accurate reporting of climate science in our role as fact-checkers and also by reporting on new developments. We also aim to provide a clear and well referenced resource for anyone wishing to report on or learn about climate and energy issues.

We are looking for someone with a background in climate science or a related field and an enthusiasm for communicating science to be our new science communication officer. Duties of this post include:

• Writing accessible blogs about new developments in climate science;
• Fact-checking media articles about climate science;
• Making contact with climate researchers; building and maintaining our network of scientific contacts;
• Participating in the planning and editorial processes of a small, close-knit team.

You'll need at least an undergraduate degree in a scientific field, and excellent communication skills. The ability to write accurately and accessibly to tight deadlines is essential, and experience of communicating complicated scientific issues to lay audiences is highly desirable.

This is a full-time, permanent position, based at our offices in London. For all the details, see  the job description here, or if you have any questions you can email us at jobs@carbonbrief.org

• Download the job description here