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The Science & Technology Policy Institute (the organization that supports the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy) has a job opening for a research staff member in social or behavioral sciences or science policy.

https://jobs-ida.icims.com/jobs/2075/research-analyst/job

Overview:

The Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) is a non-profit federally funded research and development center that provides analytical support on science and technology (S&T) policy to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and other federal agencies. STPI takes great pride in the high caliber and timeliness of its analyses, which are produced in an atmosphere that encourages independent thinking and achieves objective results. Work at STPI often involves multi-disciplinary approaches to research in diverse teams. Strong oral and written communications skills are essential because STPI staff work closely and regularly interact with government sponsors. STPI provides policy-relevant analyses across all areas of science and technology, including energy and the environment, economics and statistics, biological sciences, federal resource management, nanotechnology, engineering, national security, and space, among others. Recent analyses include research on advanced manufacturing and science and technology in the industrial sector, unconventional oil and gas, Earth observations, and federal government data policies.

Responsibilities:

The IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) is looking for candidates with a doctorate in a social science, behavioral science, or public policy with an emphasis on science and technology policy.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should have a doctorate in a social science, behavioral science, or public policy with an emphasis on science and technology policy. Exceptional candidates without a doctorate in these fields but with another terminal degree (e.g. Masters, JD, or MD) and 5+ years of demonstrated policy experience will also be considered.

• Candidates must also possess a record of policy experience or policy-relevant research.

• Candidates must have demonstrated superior skills in one or more qualitative, quantitative, statistical, or computational methods.

• Candidates are required to submit a cover letter outlining how their skill set, experiences, and education align with the defined responsibilities. Upload as one document with resume.

• Candidates must be prepared to provide a writing sample.

• US Citizenship is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

IDA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. Individuals with disabilities, including "disabled veterans" or veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.