The University of Rhode Island’s Metcalf Institute – whose purpose is to foster “informed public conversations about environmental issues” – is accepting applications for its 21st Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists, June 2-7, 2019. Ten fellowships are available –…
Editor position open at Nature Sydney office
Nature’s Sydney office is looking for an editor or senior editor to fill a seven-month maternity leave position with their Nature Index division, starting in April 2019. They’re looking for someone with at least five years experience writing, editing and…
Health reporter position open at The Age
The Age newspaper is looking for a Health Reporter to cover a 12 month maternity leave period at Media House in Melbourne. They’re looking for “a skilled news breaker and all-rounder who wants ownership of one of our more fascinating,…
Journalist position open at Australian Doctor
Sydney-based weekly medical news magazine Australian Doctor is on the hunt for a journalist to investigate and write news and feature stories across their digital, print and social media platforms. They’re looking for someone passionate about breaking stories and who…
Entries invited for the 2019 Best Australian Science Writing anthology
From the blue depths of the ocean to the twinkling vastness of black space; from the pulsing red cells of the human heart to the biological behemoth of the Great Barrier Reef; from the nanorobot to the Large Hadron Collider…
AACR June L. Biedler prize for cancer journalism – entries due Dec 12
The American Association for Cancer Research’s annual June L Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism is calling for entries, which are due by December 12. The prize will “will honor and reward outstanding journalistic coverage that enhances the public’s understanding of…
New York Times Australian bureau seeks science/climate/tech reporter
The New York Times’ Australian bureau has just advertised for a full-time reporter to join the Sydney office and “report and write news and feature stories, with an emphasis on climate, science and technology”. More details here.
Science reporter position with New Scientist in Sydney
International science magazine New Scientist has advertised for a maternity leave science reporter position in its Sydney office. “As the Australia reporter, the successful candidate will report on scientific advances taking place across Australasia, East Asia, and worldwide. They will…
Full-time journalist wanted at Royal Australian College of GPs
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has just advertised for a full-time journalist, based in Melbourne, to “research and write news-focused articles, profiles and feature articles for newsGP.” The job is permanent, and they’re looking for “a journalist with…
Workshop: The Secrets of Science Writing (Sydney)
Science journalist Bianca Nogrady (founder of this website) is running a one-day workshop on science writing, at Writing NSW in Sydney on Saturday 24 November. The course will equip you with the tools to find good science stories and the scientists…