VACANCY - Post of Science TV Series Presenter

The EU-funded TV Project XJENZA-TV, which is coordinated by the University of Malta, is inviting applications for the post of TV Presenter.

The ideal candidates for this temporary post would be presentable undergraduate or post-graduate students in Science or Engineering courses. Female and male applicants must feel comfortable in front of a TV camera and be outgoing. Students in Engineering/IT courses and in Biological/Chemical sciences are preferred.

The TV series will be shot in Maltese and broadcast on E22 and across Europe over the internet. The selected candidates may therefore be asked to sign a privacy/information agreement. If under 18 years of age the selected candidate will need parents’ permission.

Applicants are to submit a head shot together with a letter consisting of a 5 line paragraph in Maltese indicating why they would like to participate in this project to the Project Manager on xjenza-tv@um.edu.mt or call 2340 2795. Applicants must show a good command of the Maltese language. Applicants should also indicate if they have been involved in undergraduate/graduate research. This may be chosen for a section of the programme showing Maltese students’ involvement in cutting edge/interesting science.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to film abroad for a three week period and must therefore be available for this short period abroad. Token remuneration is available for the part-time presenters (for local filming) and all travel costs will be paid.

Applications will close on the 31st August, 2007.