Small wonders: how microbes rule our world Did you know that your currently carrying at least a kilo of bacteria around on (and in!) you at the moment? And that without these hitchhikers we’d get very sick, very quickly? Join us for an evening with author Idan Ben-Barak, author of Small wonders as he talks to Advertiser Science Reporter Clare Peddie about how different our lives might be without our microscopic friends. Thursday 12 November, 6.30-8pm, The Science Exchange, Exchange Place, Adelaide $10/7 (Members and concessions), booking through http://www.riaus.org.au/events/2009/november/small_wonders_how_microbes_rule_our_world.jsp

_______________________________________________ ASC-list mailing list list@asc.asn.au http://www.asc.asn.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=97&Itemid=115

The RiAus, based in Adelaide, has a job vacancy for a Digital Communications Manager. Details at http://www.riaus.org.au/science/about/job_opportunities.jsp

Job title: Digital Communications Manager, The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus)

Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer

Tenure: Initial 3-year tenure, with subsequent regular review

Primary Tasks: Manage the website

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

– Daily operations – Content provision and coordination – Acquiring Content – Managing workflows – Managing the digital assets – Seeking media opportunities for the website – Manage e-commerce functions – Seeking content partners – Web maintenance – Managing online distribution channels – Managing the brand and leveraging cross media opportunities

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Be a member of the production team for the website and associated collateral, with the requirement to continually develop and maintain the website, manage the CMS and manage the editorial on an ongoing basis.

Provide concepts and contribute articles of high standard for publication on the website and in internal publications.

Provide public relations assistance to the RiAus, including preparation of media releases and provision of editorial support as required.

Assist in the development and implementation of communication plans.

Any other duties as requested by the Director or Board.

Closing Date: 20 November 2009.

_______________________________________________ ASC-list mailing list list@asc.asn.au http://www.asc.asn.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=97&Itemid=115