Civic Science Fellow

AAAS•Washington, DC

7d•$73,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (DoSER) program, building on AAAS's commitment to relate scientific knowledge and technological development to societal concerns, facilitates communication and engagement between scientific and religious communities. With support from the Rita Allen Foundation, DoSER seeks a Civic Science Fellow to develop and execute a project advancing dialogue, mutual understanding, and collaborative engagement between scientific and religious communities on pressing issues. The Fellow will work with DoSER and AAAS staff to define the project focus, which may explore scientific topics of interest to faith communities, community impacts and ethical implications of scientific issues, equipping the scientific community for engagement, leveraging existing efforts for community leader involvement, and understanding how religious identity impacts access to and participation in science. The position is based in the DoSER program but offers opportunities to collaborate with other AAAS programs.

Requirements

PhD or other terminal degree in science, social science, engineering, or mathematics
Expressed interest in, sensitivity to, and experience in engaging diverse publics on science, especially with regard to faith and religious communities
Awareness of a breadth of science topics and issues that have broad implications for society and are of interest to diverse publics
Experience working in a multidisciplinary context with a diversity of collaborators
Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects from design through completion
Ability to think creatively and strategically
Ability to build relationships and engage effectively and empathetically with diverse communities
Ability to facilitate and foster discussion, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Co-design and implement a Fellowship project in collaboration with DoSER staff
Work with other AAAS programs, including SciLine and the Center for Scientific Responsibility and Justice to identify and localize areas of common interest and concern across audiences and foster collaboration across programs
Engage with community groups, religious communities, practitioners, stakeholders, and organizational partners
Participate fully in the Rita Allen Civic Science Fellows national learning cohort, including in-person convenings, online workshops, and peer exchange activities.
Some travel for research, convenings, and Rita Allen Foundation cohort activities may be required