Program Officer, Science & Tech Policy Research - Remote

American Academy of Arts and Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Híbrido; USD 80.000 - 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 project includes case studies, expert working groups, and publications, with oversight by the SET Director.

The officer will coordinate research, organize meetings, draft materials, and help with outreach and grant reporting.

Formación

• PhD preferred in natural or social sciences, history/philosophy of science, STS, public policy, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong ability to synthesize complex evidence across disciplines.
• Excellent written and oral communication for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing complex, collaborative research projects.

Responsabilidades

• Implement the project's research agenda with the steering committee and working groups.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary research, literature reviews, interviews, and synthesis of evidence.
• Develop substantive written materials: memoranda, case studies, reports, briefings, and publications.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and public events with Academy staff.
• Support coordination across research activities and publications.
• Assist with grant reports and funding proposals.

Conocimientos

PhD in relevant field

Five+ years experience

Research analysis

Written communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

MS Office

Educación

PhD in relevant field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

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 includes case studies, expert working groups, and publications, with oversight by the SET Director.

The officer will coordinate research, organize meetings, draft materials, and help with outreach and grant reporting.