Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Job: Science Evangelist at Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) Company

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Type: Full-time

Deadline: 26-Jul-18 00:00:00

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Description
The ideal candidate should have the right blend of science training, tech skills, passion, enthusiasm, customer advocacy, curiosity and creativity, he/ she may just be FAST's Science Evangelist. FAST is looking for a trailblazer to inspire people, especially the Armenian youth and students, to want to engage and drive scientific advancement and innovation. This role will be on the scientific forefront, representing the ongoing evolution in how people view and interact with science and scientific findings. The right candidate will have a passion and expertise in applied physical and biological sciences, math, and engineering. The Science Evangelist will represent FAST by speaking at the most prominent scientific events, as well as in smaller meetings with decision makers and other prominent scientists. He/ she will possess excellent communication skills that will allow them to engage hundreds of people at once or drive in-depth discussions with small group of senior science leaders. His/ her success will be measured by the growth and widespread use of science in many critical economic verticals, including in technology inventions and business innovations.

Responsibilities
- Responsible for researching, understanding, and communicating key insights and perspectives on best advancements in science;
- Create and update information and orientation materials;
- Develop and manage relationships with universities adopting FAST's priority science areas for classroom use;
- Research, experiment, and stay up to date with cutting edge scientific strides;
- Serve as a thought leader externally and internally, providing guidance on best practices, science trends, and future potential;
- Build connections with influencers in the scientific community and represent FAST with scientists and scientific associations and partners;
- Engage with scientists by speaking at and attending conferences, speaking at meet-ups;
- Help build and nurture a robust Armenian scientific community, collect valuable feedback, and champion science needs internally.

RequiredQualifications
- Master's degree or PhD (preferable) in hard sciences;
- At least 3 years of hands-on physical science experience;
- Scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals;
- Very strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Russian and Armenian languages;
- Existing network of senior level science contacts in Armenian academia, professional world and beyond;
- Effective oral communication skills and proficiency in producing technical reports;
- Persuasive speech and outstanding negotiation skills;
- Ability to work independently.

Benefits

Job URL: iJob.am - Science Evangelist @ Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST)

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