[bioundgrd] Fwd: STPI Science Policy Fellowship Program

[Janice Chang]

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From: Scott Tirrell <stirrell at mit.edu<mailto:stirrell at mit.edu>>
Subject: STPI Science Policy Fellowship Program
Date: December 18, 2014 at 11:32:44 AM EST

STPI Science Policy Fellowship Program

Overview:
The Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) is a congressionally chartered, federally funded research and development center operated by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA).

STPI provides analytical support to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and other federal departments and agencies on science, technology, and innovation policy issues. The STPI Science Policy Fellowship Program provides recent bachelor’s or master’s degree recipients a unique opportunity to use their critical thinking and analytic skills to work on a diverse set of challenges in science and technology (S&T) policy areas, including energy and the environment, space sciences, innovation and competitiveness, evaluation, life sciences, information technologies, national security, and STEM education.

Responsibilities:
Fellows will work with a team of researchers to support a wide variety of S&T policy-related tasks. Duties may include conducting survey-based and interview-based research, database development, use of data visualization tools, use of statistical techniques, and other qualitative and quantitative methods to perform project-driven policy analysis. Fellows will have an opportunity to work on one independent research project that will contribute to the scientific, technical, or policy literature. Over the course of the two-year program, experiences will include:

  *   Training on specific analytical methods and tools
  *   Mentorship from senior staff with extensive policy-related experience
  *   Ongoing colloquia series on topics related to S&T policy
  *   Attending and presenting at select professional society meetings

Qualifications:

  *   This program is only open to recent recipients of a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Candidates with degrees higher than a master’s degree will not be considered.
  *   Candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree conferred between May 2013 and July 2015. MA/MS-degree candidates and individuals are also encouraged to apply, provided their bachelor’s degrees are within the May 2013–July 2015 timeframe.
  *   Candidates with degrees in engineering, life sciences, physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, computer science, mathematical sciences or statistics, and learning sciences are encouraged to apply.
  *   Candidates should possess a strong interest in science and technology policy, although previous policy experience is not required.
  *   Candidates must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, and will be asked to give a 30-minute presentation on a topic to be assigned during a group interview.
  *   Ideal candidates are innovative, analytical, self-starting, and able to contribute to and support team efforts.
  *   Candidates must complete a security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  *   U.S. citizenship is required.


Application Materials:

To be considered for this opportunity, interested candidates must follow a two-step process:


  1.  Apply to the posting found at  https://jobs-ida.icims.com/jobs/2288/ida---stpi-science-policy-fellowship-program/job?mobile=false&width=1334&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false
  2.  Submit via email to STPI-Fellow at ida.org<mailto:STPI-Fellow at ida.org> the following documents:

  *   Statement of purpose— explain in 1,000 words or less why you want to work in the area of science and technology policy and how your background/experience makes you a good candidate
  *   Writing sample—5,000 word maximum
  *   Transcripts—unofficial transcript is acceptable for consideration, but an official transcript is needed before any offer of employment will be made
  *   Two letters of academic recommendations—letters must be signed by the individual rendering the reference and delivered as PDF files. Letters can also be sent directly to STPI-Fellow at ida.org<mailto:STPI-Fellow at ida.org> by the recommender.

Ensure the application and supporting materials are submitted no later than January 30, 2015.


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