ICDP Science Coordinator (f_m_x) Education and Outreach

The GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences is one of the world's leading institutions in the field of geosciences. As part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest research organisation, we address global challenges such as natural hazards, climate change and the sustainable use of resources. In doing so, we combine cutting-edge research with social relevance. Our international staff - around 1,200 employees and approx. 500 guests - work in a multidisciplinary way and with a unique infrastructure to research the dynamic processes of the Earth system. Our vision: “Taking the pulse of the Earth to safeguard a habitable planet.”

For section 4.2 Geomechanics and Scientific Drilling (department 'Geosystems'), we are looking for a:

ICDP Science Coordinator (f_m_x) Education and Outreach

Reference Number 11530

The GFZ Section Geomechanics and Scientific Drilling hosts the Program Office of the International Continental Scientific Program (ICDP), including the ICDP Operational Support Group and the ICDP Executive Directorate.
ICDP´s mandate is to provide funding and support to multinational teams of scientists for implementing and realising scientific drilling projects on land around the globe. Since its foundation in 1996, more than 60 scientific drilling projects on six continents have been executed and completed with ICDP support and co-funding, and more than 90 ICDP workshops have been held. ICDP members are 22 countries plus UNESCO.

The successful candidate will play a central role in ICDP in developing new and continuing successful education events. They will also advance outreach to the public, media, the scientific community and ICDP stakeholders. This will include a broad target audience, from social media to scientific conferences and individual ICDP-funded projects.

The successful candidate will work in the ICDP Operational Support Group and will be involved in activities in the following areas:

• ICDP outreach to media, public, scientific community, ICDP member and partner organisations (e.g. UNESCO, IODP, PAGES) and other stakeholders