Program Officer — Science & Knowledge Evolution

American Academy of Arts and Sciences - Hellman Fellowship; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences seeks a Program Officer to support When the Facts Change, a multidisciplinary initiative examining how scientific knowledge evolves and how institutions respond to changing evidence. The officer will help develop case studies, coordinate research, and prepare publications for academic, policy, and public audiences.

Reporting to the John E. Bryson Director of SET Programs, the two‑year role may be hybrid from Cambridge, MA or Washington, DC, with

Formación

• Ph.D in a relevant field preferred; at least five years of professional experience.
• Strong research and analytical skills across disciplines.
• Excellent written and oral communication for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing complex, collaborative research projects.
• Ability to engage with scholars, policymakers, and leaders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsabilidades

• Implement the project's research agenda with steering committee and working groups.
• Conduct interdisciplinary research including literature reviews and policy analysis.
• Prepare substantive written materials and public-facing publications.
• Coordinate researchers, identify participants, and track deliverables.
• Organize expert meetings, workshops, and public events.
• Collaborate with Civic Science Fellow and staff to coordinate activities.
• Develop outreach materials with communications staff.
• Monitor progress, manage timelines, and contribute to grant reports.
• Represent the project at meetings and briefings.
• May supervise Academy staff; support staff development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Project management

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Familiarity with research/project mgmt

Educación

Ph.D in a relevant field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Descripción del empleo

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences seeks a Program Officer to support When the Facts Change, a multidisciplinary initiative examining how scientific knowledge evolves and how institutions respond to changing evidence. The officer will help develop case studies, coordinate research, and prepare publications for academic, policy, and public audiences.

Reporting to the John E. Bryson Director of SET Programs, the two‑year role may be hybrid from Cambridge, MA or Washington, DC, with