Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN) is recruiting a Science and Institutional Communication Manager to join its Communication Department and work with the MIT Portugal Programme coordination team.
The MIT Portugal Programme (MPP) is a strategic international partnership between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Portuguese Government, established in 2006 to strengthen advanced training, scientific research and innovation in Portugal. Instituto Pedro Nunes and the University of Coimbra, together with the University of Minho, are responsible for the national coordination of the Programme.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and implement the Programme's science and institutional communication strategy, ensuring the production of content for different communication channels, the dissemination of scientific results, and the coordination and follow-up of initiatives and events, while engaging with the scientific community and national and international partners.
Operational functions:
- Develop and implement the MIT Portugal Programme's science and institutional communication strategy;
- Produce content for the Programme's communication channels, including its website, newsletter, social media, press releases, news articles, videos, photo reports and other institutional materials;
- Manage, update and optimise digital platforms and institutional content, including monitoring performance metrics;
- Promote the dissemination of scientific results, success stories and Programme initiatives among the scientific community, partners, funding bodies and the general public;
- Support media relations and respond to external information requests;
- Organise and follow up on scientific, institutional and outreach events, including conferences, workshops, meetings and institutional visits;
- Prepare presentations, reports, communication materials and other institutional documents;
- Manage the institutional mailbox and support communication with national and international partners;
- Support the activities and initiatives of the Programme Directorate and, occasionally, the Executive Directorate in science management tasks, namely the preparation of meetings, presentations, reports and other Programme coordination activities;
- Collaborate with the IPN’s Communication Department on institutional communication activities;
- Carry out other activities that contribute to the effective implementation of the MIT Portugal Programme.
Profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism or a related field;
- Training and/or experience in science communication, preferably in an academic or scientific context, demonstrated through:
- Specific training (Master's degree, postgraduate qualification or specialised courses) in Science Communication, Science Journalism, Science Management or a related field;
- Professional experience in communication offices at universities, research centres, associate laboratories or national or international science programmes;
- Production of science communication content, such as news articles on research results, researcher interviews, science videos or podcasts, and articles aimed at the general public;
- Coverage or organisation of scientific events, such as conferences, workshops, open days, European Researchers' Night, open science initiatives or similar events;
- Excellent command of both Portuguese and English, spoken and written.
Offer:
- Employment contract for an indefinite period with an uncertain end date, associated with the Portuguese State funding agreement for the MIT Portugal Programme 2026–2030.
- Integration into leading organisations and a Programme of national and international standing.
- Continuous training aligned with the role's responsibilities.
- Integration into a dynamic, international and innovative environment, in contact with the scientific and business communities.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of the Portuguese Science and Technology System and the European and international research landscape;
- Experience in audiovisual content production, particularly video and/or photography.
Transversal competencies:
- Communication and interpersonal skills;
- Proactivity, resilience and perseverance;
- Organisational skills, a methodical approach and attention to detail;
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary and international teams;
- Strong sense of responsibility.
Applications:
Applications must be submitted by 18 November 2026, by sending a CV, cover letter and portfolio with relevant examples of previous work, including communication texts, social media content, videos and photography, info@mitportugal.org. The email subject line must read: "Candidatura a Gestor/a de Comunicação – IPN / MIT Portugal".
Applications that do not include a portfolio will not be considered.
The selection process will consist of two stages:
- Review of the CV, cover letter and portfolio;
- Selection interview, to which only candidates shortlisted in the first stage will be invited.
Data protection
Instituto Pedro Nunes informs that the personal data provided by candidates within the scope of this recruitment procedure will be used exclusively for the assessment of applications. The data will be processed in accordance with our Data Protection and Privacy PolicyInstituto Pedro Nunes is responsible for the processing of personal data, namely that sent by candidates in the context of this recruitment procedure. The data of non-selected candidates will be deleted after the end of the process, unless they consent to retention for future opportunities or legal obligation. Candidates have the right to access, rectify, erase, limit, oppose the processing and request the portability of their data, and may exercise these rights via the following e-mail address: rgpd-ipn@ipn.pt. For more information, please consult our Data Protection and Privacy Policy
IPN is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of sex, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
