Congressional Science & Engineering Fellow: Shape Policy

MATERIALS RESEARCH SOCIETY; Washington; On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Travel funds

Relocation allowance

Job summary

The MATERIALS RESEARCH SOCIETY/Optica Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program invites applications for a one-year placement (Sept 1, 2027–Aug 31, 2028) in a congressional office. Fellows conduct policy and oversight work, draft briefs, and support hearings, with AAAS orientation and a year-long science-policy seminar series.

Eligibility includes a PhD by Sept 1, 2027, membership in Optica or MRS, and authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of success in research or scholarship in a field relevant to optical science and technology and/or materials.
• Demonstrated sensitivity toward policy issues and interest in applying scientific knowledge to public policy.
• Ability to communicate to scientific and non-scientific audiences and work cooperatively with diverse viewpoints.

Responsibilities

• Placement in a congressional office for one year to support policy work.
• Prepare briefs and speeches; participate in hearings and debates.
• Attend AAAS orientation and participate in year-long science-policy seminar series.

Skills

Policy communication

Scientific writing

Public policy awareness

Education

PhD degree

Job description

The MATERIALS RESEARCH SOCIETY/Optica Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program invites applications for a one-year placement (Sept 1, 2027–Aug 31, 2028) in a congressional office. Fellows conduct policy and oversight work, draft briefs, and support hearings, with AAAS orientation and a year-long science-policy seminar series.

Eligibility includes a PhD by Sept 1, 2027, membership in Optica or MRS, and authorization to work in the United States.