Traineeship title: Digital Science Communication and Research Visibility.
Reference: N155359/20/ACORESRegion
AzoresCountry
Portugal
Traineeship start date:
01/07/2026Traineeship end date:
31/12/2026Traineeship Duration:
Approximately 6 monthsDeadline
30/04/2026Work Schedule
Campus Universitário de Ponta Delgada (Ilha São Miguel)09h00 às 12h30 e das 13h30 às 17h00 (Monday to Friday)
Location
S. MiguelTraineeship Area:
Communication, Media, JournalismPeriod and duration of the language course:
From 01/07/2026 to 31/07/2026Practical Information
Language Course: from 01/07/2026 until 31/07/2026Practical Traineeship: from 03/08/2026 until 31/12/2026
Includes Trips
NoDescription of the tasks to be undertaken by the trainee(s):
1- Increase the scientific visibility of the "Natural Products and Applications (NPA)" group, by supporting its presence on social media, professional networks, and relevant scientific platforms.
2- Assist in the dissemination of research results, scientific and outreach activities to national and international audiences.
3- Maintain and update the online academic profiles and CVs of researchers on relevant platforms.
4- Support the international communication activities of the research group, including responding to and managing professional emails in English.
Profile of the Trainee
Qualifications
Graduate in Communication, Science Communication, Digital Marketing, Information Sciences, Languages, or Natural Sciences with strong communication skills.
Demonstrated interest in scientific communication, research dissemination, or digital communication in an academic or research environment.
Personal and Social Skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in an international environment.
Proactive attitude and capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
Interest in science, research dissemination, and international collaboration.
Language Skills
Excellent command of English (written and spoken), with the ability to manage professional correspondence and prepare communication content.
Knowledge of additional European languages is considered an advantage.
Information Technology (IT) Skills
Strong digital skills, including social media, professional networks, academic platforms and scientific databases;
Good command of standard office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or equivalent).
Other Skills
Ability to understand scientific content on natural bioactive compounds and communicate it clearly to broader audiences.
Other Skills
The intern will work with an international research team within the Natural Products and Applications (NPA) group and will gain practical experience in scientific communication, digital visibility of research, and international academic collaboration.