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Communication Officer – Life Sciences

VIB · Gand

Mid 🇬🇧 English
Content creation Digital communication Project management

Job description

About the role

The Communication Officer will act as the bridge between the Center for Inflammation Research (IRC) and the VIB headquarters Communications team. Based in Ghent, you will translate cutting‑edge life‑science research into compelling stories, raise the Center’s visibility and support strategic communication initiatives.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and implement communication activities aligned with VIB’s overall strategy.
  • Contribute to VIB‑wide campaigns, projects and storytelling initiatives.
  • Identify impactful research stories together with scientists and Principal Investigators.
  • Translate scientific discoveries into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.
  • Create and manage digital content for the website, social media, newsletters and press releases.
  • Support scientific events, outreach activities and stakeholder‑engagement programmes.

Required profile

  • Genuine interest in life sciences and confidence engaging with researchers.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborative, proactive, flexible and solution‑oriented mindset.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication in Dutch and English.
  • Strong storytelling and organizational skills, with experience managing multiple priorities.
  • Master’s degree and 2–3 years of relevant work experience; life‑science background is a plus.

Required skills

  • Content creation
  • Digital communication
  • Social media management
  • Project management

What we offer

  • Opportunity to communicate world‑class biomedical research.
  • Close collaboration with leading scientists and an international research environment.
  • Professional development in science communication.

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