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Overview
Work History
Education
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Extracurricular Activities
References
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Kathrin Runggatscher

Kathrin Runggatscher

Brixen

Summary

Passionate about science communication both in theory and in practice. I strive to communicate and conduct research for the benefit of everyone.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Science Columnist

Barfuss Magazin
01.2024 - Current
  • Science Shorts Column (ongoing)

Science communication and technology transfer officer

Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Strategic planning and execution of science outreach and science communication strategy
  • Event Planning and Management
  • Development and maintenance of internal and external communication channels, including press releases, media relations, website, and newsletters
  • Development of technology transfer and entrepreneurship strategy.

Editor, Research Magazine Rudolphina

University of Vienna
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Writing articles about current research with a focus on STEM
  • Coordination of article series with other editors
  • Hosting and editing tpodcast - Audimax.

Lecturer

University of Vienna
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Seminar on Science Communication for master students (nominated for the ArsDocendi award)

Senior research Associate

Solgate GmbH
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Participation in the development of a biotech startup as first employee
  • Establishment of databases
  • Preparation of the PR strategy

Biomedical researcher

Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
01.2016 - 10.2020
  • Platform Austria for Chemical Biology (PACEBO)
  • Collaboration on various research projects and scientific publications.

Education

Master of Arts - Science and Technology Studies

University of Vienna
01.2023

Master of Science - Molecular Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, and Immunology

University of Vienna
12.2016

Skills

  • Communication
  • Scientific and journalistic writing
  • Hands-on mentality
  • Adaptability
  • Fast learner
  • Data analysis and basic Graphic design
  • Ability to work in a team

Languages

German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Swedish
Beginner (A1)

Extracurricular Activities

  • Science podcast: The Science Slot Machine, 2020-2021
  • Attendee: European Forum Alpbach, Club Alpbach South Tyrol, 2021
  • Chairperson: Südtiroler HochschülerInnenschaft, 2013

References

  • Ursula Gerber, Manager Faculty of Life Sciences; ursla.gerber@univie.ac.at, +431427750009
  • Ariel Bensimon, CEO Solgate GmbH; ariel.bensimon@solgate.com +436601130368
  • Prof. Sarah Davies, University of Vienna; sarah.davies@univie.ac.at

Additional Information

Drivers License B

Timeline

Science Columnist

Barfuss Magazin
01.2024 - Current

Lecturer

University of Vienna
10.2022 - 12.2022

Science communication and technology transfer officer

Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna
10.2021 - 12.2023

Editor, Research Magazine Rudolphina

University of Vienna
01.2021 - 12.2023

Senior research Associate

Solgate GmbH
10.2020 - 10.2021

Biomedical researcher

Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
01.2016 - 10.2020

Master of Arts - Science and Technology Studies

University of Vienna

Master of Science - Molecular Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, and Immunology

University of Vienna
Kathrin Runggatscher