[Physics opps] Fw: RA Position with Science & Technology Policy Institute (FFRDC)

[8-opps@mit.edu]

SEEK RESEARCH ASSISTANTS FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY POLICY INSTITUTE (Washington, 
DC)
 (US CITIZENS - WITH BACHELORS OR MASTERS IN SCIENCE OR TECHNOLOGY FIELD)


The Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI), a Federally Funded Research 
and Development Center (FFRDC) that serves OSTP and the Executive agencies, is 
looking for non-PhD staff to conduct science and technology policy-support 
analyses. Areas covered include all domains of science and technology, as well 
as methods-related capabilities. Recent activities have been in areas including 
but not limited to biomedical research, strategic research management, health 
care, energy and the environment, space and aeronautics, education, urban 
studies, risk analysis, data visualization, scientometrics, and 
innovation/competitiveness.

Requirements: A bachelor's or master's degree in an S&T field with a keen 
interest and preferably some experience in the S&T policy field.  Strong 
analytic and communication skills, both written and verbal, are critical, 
especially the ability to analyze and present complex issues and recommendations 
to senior government officials. Knowledge of US Federal S&T agencies is highly 
desirable. An ideal candidate is innovative, assertive, and self-starting. 
Please send your resume via e-mail to Bhavya Lal, Core Staff Member, at STPI 
(blal at ida.org).


STPI (<http://www.ida.org/stpi/>) assists the Executive Branch of the US 
government as it formulates federal S&T policy by providing objective, 
high-quality analytic support to policymakers. Chartered by an act of Congress 
in 1991, STPI supports the Office of Science and Technology Policy and other 
government users under the sponsorship of the National Science Foundation. 
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet 
eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship 
is required. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.