About the role

Human Practices Associate at QGEM conducting stakeholder research and interviews with community and industry professionals. Helping develop science communication and community engagement podcast.

Responsibilities

Conduct stakeholder research and interviews with scientists, clinicians, industry professionals, and the community to guide project direction.
Prepare interview guides, conduct interviews, and synthesize feedback into actionable insights.
Identify ethical, regulatory, and practical considerations aligned with iGEM's Responsible Research & Innovation (RRI) principles.
Help develop and produce QGEM's science communication and community engagement podcast.
Shape the project narrative to ensure our scientific story reflects real-world needs and community perspectives.
Draft written reports and insight summaries for the iGEM wiki, pitch presentations, and other competition deliverables.

Comfort discussing scientific concepts and a willingness to learn about QGEM's project.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including interviewing, note-taking, and qualitative analysis.
Good organizational skills and the ability to document information clearly.
Team-oriented and comfortable collaborating in interdisciplinary environments.
Experience with podcast production, interviewing, or outreach is an asset but not required.
Interest in science communication, ethics, responsible innovation, policy, or public engagement.