Communications Manager for the Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center – a creative mind with a knack for developing engaging content

Are you passionate about creating meaningful and engaging content about sustainability? Would you love to communicate with the Danish and international press, industry leaders, and senior scientists about technology research that combat climate change? Do you want to be part of a team that strives to make a difference every day, where you can contribute to sharing who we are and what we do with the world?

The Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center (CORC) is seeking a creative and gifted Communications Manager/Specialist to join our team and help us enhance our visibility across various channels and target audiences. As a part of our team, you can look forward to a dynamic work environment where your tasks will evolve based on your interests and experiences.


Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a permanent position starting on 1 August 2025 or as soon as possible.


Job description

The Communications Manager role is a newly established position at the CO2 Research Center. The Communications Manager will become a key member of the CORC Operations team, reporting directly to the COO. The role will not only lead the overall communication activities for the COO, but also support the CEO and the Operations team on external and internal communication.

The Communications Manager’s main tasks include:

• Playing a pivotal role in planning and execution of the communication strategy with a focus on creative content production, preferably including graphic elements, images, and videos across platforms like social media, our website, and print.
• Engaging in proactive press activities and contributing to managing press inquiries.
• Crafting compelling relevant content for our channels such as our website and social media platforms, as well as serving as communications lead for material ranging from annual report, powerpoint presentations, opinion pieces to brochures and more.
• Browsing, formulating, and sharing impactful stories about CORC's work towards diverse target audiences.
• Maintaining both the structure and content of the CORC website, producing and updating new content.
• Nurturing and maintaining our visual identity across all platforms.
• Lead development of visual elements by taking charge of external consultancy activities, including development of graphics and videos.
• Collaborating within our team to cover a range of ad hoc tasks, primarily focused on applying your communication skills.

 

Your profile

We are looking for a person who works well as single lead on communication activities but who also enjoys engaging as an equal part in a diverse team. You share our passion for combatting climate change through new technologies and are able to translate our scientific language into meaningful narratives and messages to the general public.

Furthermore, the following background is required:  

• You have a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree related to professional communication, such as Master in Communication, or Master of Corporate Communication or similar. Alternatively, you have an academic background in one of our scientific research fields and have built solid experience in communication.
• You have knowledge/insights into scientific communication and ability to clearly convey complex and often technical topics.
• A profound understanding of effective and targeted communication of technical material to nontechnical audiences.
• A creative mindset with a knack for discovering and developing engaging content and narratives.
• Experience with website management.
• Strong communication skills in English and Danish.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster and maintain trusting relationships.
• An interest in and ideally experience with research environments.

In addition, we value:

• A strong personal drive and ambition for high-quality work, a talent for achieving results, as well as a creative drive to push boundaries and embrace challenges.
• A robust business acumen and the ability to approach challenges pragmatically and with solution-oriented thinking.
• Project management skills with a capacity to oversee tasks and drive development and results.

 

Who we are

The Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center (CORC) was established in 2022 and is a mission‐oriented center based at Aarhus University. The center’s purpose is to develop novel science and early technologies for carbon capture and conversion. The Center comprises 15+ research groups at Aarhus University and Stanford University (US), University of Tübingen (DE), University of Copenhagen (DK) and Technical University of Denmark (DK).
You will be part of the Operations team at headquarters in Aarhus University, consisting of 10+ engaged colleagues. See more on here.
 

What we offer

At CORC we offer:

• a key position in the global climate change journey with the opportunity to create and grow the public understanding of our purposeful impact.  
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international, and industrial collaborators
• a work environment encouraging lively, open and engaging dialogues
• a work environment with close working relationships, networking, and social activities
• a workplace characterized by professionalism, equality, and  work-life balance

Join us in building an innovative research center dedicated to driving change through impactful communication and advancing sustainable CO2 technologies.
 

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is at Gustav Wieds Vej 10c, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with affiliated institutions.
 

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Tine A. Malden, Administrative Officer  +45 4189 3017
 

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 20 March 2025.
Interviews are planned to take place during April and May 2025.

 

Formalities and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

 

Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/