Science & technology

Science correspondent’s job

The Economist is looking for a Science and Technology correspondent to work at its headquarters in London. Knowledge of the field, an ability to write informatively, succinctly and wittily, and an insatiable curiosity are more important attributes than prior journalistic experience. Applicants should send a CV, a brief letter introducing themselves and an article which they think would be suitable for publication in the Science and Technology section to [email protected]. The closing date for applications is April 20th.

This article appeared in the Science & technology section of the print edition under the headline "Science correspondent’s job"

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