Civic Science Fellow

AAAS•Washington, DC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (DoSER) program, part of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), aims to foster communication and engagement between scientific and religious communities. With support from the Rita Allen Foundation, this fellowship invites applications for a Civic Science Fellow to develop and implement a project focused on advancing dialogue, mutual understanding, and collaborative engagement between scientific and religious communities on critical contemporary issues. The fellow will work with DoSER and AAAS staff to define the project's focus, which may explore topics such as the interests of faith communities in scientific issues, overlaps with other societal stakeholders, community impacts and ethical implications, equipping scientists to engage with faith communities, leveraging existing efforts for broader participation, and understanding how religious identity influences participation in science. The Fellow will also have opportunities to collaborate with other AAAS programs like SciLine and the Center for Scientific Responsibility and Justice.

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.