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 | AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships |  | | | | | Institution/Organization: | American Assoc. for the Advancement of Science | | Job Location: | Washington, D.C., U.S.A. | | Job Type: | Postdoctoral | | Contact Person: | Shar Steed | | Date Posted: | August 18th, 2011 | | Closing Date: | December 5th, 2011 | | Web Site: | http://fellowships.aaas.org/ | | | | |  |  | |
APPLY YOUR SCIENCE TO SERVE SOCIETY
For more than 35 years, the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships have provided scientists and engineers with a unique opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to national and international issues in the federal policy realm, while learning first-hand about establishing and implementing policy.
Fellows select assignments in federal agencies or Congressional offices. This year-long opportunity begins September 1, 2012 and ends August 31, 2013. Most federal agencies offer Fellows the ability to renew their fellowship for a second year.
AAAS seeks candidates from a broad array of backgrounds and a diversity of geographic, disciplinary, gender, and ethnic perspectives. They represent a spectrum of career stages, from recent PhD graduates to faculty on sabbatical to retired scientists and engineers. Fellows also come from a range of sectors, including academia, industry, non-profit organizations, and government labs.
AAAS partners with more than 30 scientific societies that also sponsor fellowships. Please see our website at www.fellowships.aaas.org for more details.
Eligibility & Criteria:
To be considered for a fellowship, all successful applicants must:
* Hold a doctoral level degree (PhD, MD, DVM, etc.), in any of the following: Social/Behavioral sciences, Medical/Health disciplines, Biological, Physical or Geosciences. Applicants with a MS in engineering and three or more years of post-degree professional experience also qualify. All degree requirements must be completed by the application deadline.
* Have solid scientific and technical credentials and the endorsement of three references.
* Show a commitment to serve society.
* Exhibit good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to decision-makers and non-scientific audiences.
* Demonstrate integrity, problem-solving ability, good judgment, flexibility, and leadership qualities.
* Hold U.S. citizenship.
Note: Federal employees are not eligible
What we offer:
Stipend: Approximately $74,000 to $97,000 (depending on years of experience and previous salary).
Relocation Allowance: Up to $4,000 for first-year Fellows with stipends via AAAS if move is greater than 50 miles outside Washington, D.C.
Health Insurance: Monthly reimbursements for Fellows who receive stipends via AAAS. Insurance coverage via agency for those hired directly as temporary federal employees.
Travel/Training: Minimum of $4,000 for Fellows receiving a stipend via AAAS, to be used for fellowship assignment-related travel, conferences, and/or training. Varies by placement and must be approved by supervisor.
Apply: The deadline is December 5th, 2011. Full details are available at:
http://www.fellowships.aaas.org/
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