Communication Officer

We are looking for a motivated and creative Science Communication Officer to join our Marketing & Communication team and support the communication activities of the Luxembourg Institute of Health as well as the newly established Luxembourg Research Clinic. The successful candidate will help translate complex scientific and health-related topics into engaging, accessible content for diverse audiences, including patients, researchers, healthcare professionals, partners, media, and the general public.
The role combines scientific understanding with strong storytelling and digital communication skills. Experience in multimedia and social media content creation — particularly video production — would be a strong asset.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement communication activities for the Luxembourg Institute of Health, the newly established Luxembourg Research Clinic and their research projects
• Plan, write, edit, and adapt content for websites, newsletters, press releases, reports, brochures, and social media
• Translate complex scientific and medical information into clear and engaging language for non-specialist audiences
• Plan, coordinate, and produce multimedia content, including video productions for institutional communication, research projects, and social media platforms
• Help define, develop and prepare marketing messages and content for material to promote LIH activities and services
• Support institutional communication campaigns and outreach activities
• Establish and maintain excellent cooperative relationships with all key stakeholders
• Coordinate communication with researchers, clinicians, and external stakeholders
• Contribute to social media channels and digital communication strategies
• Create or support multimedia content, including short videos, interviews, and visual storytelling for social media and online platforms
• Support media relations and event communication activities
• Ensure consistency of messaging and institutional branding across communication materials
• Provide assistance as required in preparing internal documents, reports and communications

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Required qualifications and skills

• University degree in communication, journalism, science communication, biomedical sciences, public health, or a related field
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English and German (native level or equivalent), ideally in the medical/scientific context
• Strong understanding of and interest in scientific, biomedical, or health-related topics
• Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and engaging way
• Experience in institutional communication, science communication, healthcare communication, or related areas
• Good knowledge of computer office (Microsoft Office) and Web applications (e.g. CMS, social media)
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international environment
• Experience with video production, editing, or creating video content for social media

Assets

• Knowledge of Luxembourgish and/or French
• Experience with graphic design and digital communication tools
• Familiarity with social media analytics and content strategy
• Experience working in research, healthcare, or academic environments