Pennsylvania Legislative Science & Technology Policy Fellow (Joint State Government Commission)
About The Position
The Pennsylvania Legislative Science and Technology Policy Fellowship, part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Science and Technology Policy (COPA-STEP) Program, aims to bridge the gap between scientific expertise and the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Legislators and staff often need STEM expertise to address the increasing science and technology issues facing the Commonwealth. This one-year fellowship, embedded within the Joint State Government Commission (JSGC), provides a scientist or engineer with the opportunity to offer expert knowledge and advanced research, analysis, and writing skills to support data-driven policy decisions. The fellow will receive training in Pennsylvania state government, policy processes, policy writing, and communicating complex scientific information to non-scientific audiences. The JSGC is a bipartisan and bicameral research agency of the PA General Assembly, providing research and interdisciplinary studies to the legislature.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., M.D., D.V.M., M.P.H., M.Eng., or equivalent).
Nice To Haves
- Strong quantitative empirical research and data visualization skills.
- Exceptional writing skills.
- Ability to communicate with nontechnical audiences and translate complex ideas into easily digestible information.
- Ability to take initiative and manage time well.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and synthesize research, write and edit reports, and create policy recommendations on AI or related topics as assigned by the JSGC.
- Meet both in-person and virtually with experts and stakeholders who have experience in the topic areas being studied.
- Assist in preparing meeting materials, including presentations, and attend meetings, seminars, conferences, and other events at the direction of the JSGC.
- Manage schedule and workflow to ensure reports are completed in a timely manner.
- Work in team settings.
- Perform other office and administrative functions as needed.
- Attend trainings and weekly or bi-weekly check-ins with LPE/COPA-STEP and provide feedback, as requested.
- Support occasional LPE/COPA-STEP programming.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Robust retirement plans.
- Generous 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Ph.D. or terminal degree
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
