Program Officer, Science & Policy Research (Hybrid/Remote)

American Academy of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 95.000; 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 project will explore how findings are reassessed and incorporated into policy and practice.

Working with project co-chairs, committee members, and Academy staff, the Program Officer will oversee case study development, coordinate interdisciplinary research, and

Formación

• Ph.D. in a relevant field preferred, with 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 across disciplines.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and research/project tools.

Responsabilidades

• Implement the project's research agenda with steering committee and working groups.
• Coordinate case studies, literature reviews, and expert interviews.
• Develop substantive written materials and publications for varied audiences.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and public engagement events.
• Oversee collaboration across research activities and project publications.
• Support grant reports, funding proposals, and other materials.
• Represent the project at meetings and briefings as requested.

Conocimientos

PhD preferred

Research skills

Written & oral communication

Project management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Educación

PhD in a relevant field

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 project will explore how findings are reassessed and incorporated into policy and practice.

Working with project co-chairs, committee members, and Academy staff, the Program Officer will oversee case study development, coordinate interdisciplinary research, and