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Major Areas of Responsibility

Writing and Editorial Support

• Draft and edit materials for internal and external audiences, including event summaries, briefing remarks, white papers, policy briefs, meeting summaries, and online content.
• Gather, synthesize, and translate research findings and technical data for policy-relevant audiences.
• Support grant reporting and as needed, contribute to grant proposal development.

Committee and Stakeholder Support

• Help coordinate and support advisory committees and expert groups, including preparing agendas, background materials, and logistics for meetings and workshops.
• Draft meeting summaries and track follow-up actions and commitments.
• Support stakeholder engagement for the interinstitutional partnership, including coordinating communications and preparing materials for partner convenings.

Events and Communications

• Collaborate with the Program Associate for SET to prepare and distribute conference and event materials and provide on-site support.
• Draft summaries and other documentation for public programs, including lectures, workshops, and policy discussions.
• Support outreach and communications activities to expand the reach of SET program work.

Institutional Collaboration

• Collaborate with other Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ departments—including communications, events, publications, and development, to ensure successful completion of program activities.
• Assist with executive briefings, presidential remarks, and speechwriting as requested.
• Participate in member engagement initiatives and help strengthen the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾'s profile in academic and policy communities.
• With guidance from senior program staff, identify professional development opportunities relevant to science and technology policy.

Fellowship Eligibility

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an area of science or engineering and have some experience or a demonstrated interest in an area related to science and technology policy. Ph.D. dissertations must be successfully defended before the start of the position.
• At least one year of full-time professional experience outside of doctoral training, in a policy, nonprofit, government, or research organization setting.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ability to synthesize and summarize research findings and recommendations to a variety of audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and event management skills.
• Ability to display initiative and strong follow-through skills in managing tasks and responsibilities independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate professionally and effectively interface with a wide range of constituents, including Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ members, staff, and the public at large.
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize tasks, and work accurately under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable, with strong problem-solving skills in a dynamic and changing environment.

Terms: The initial appointment is for one year, beginning September 2026, with the possibility of renewal for a second year by mutual agreement.

Location and Work Environment: This is position is a hybrid role based within commuting distance of either our Cambridge, MA or Washington, D.C. office.

Application: To be considered for the role, candidates must submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), a resume, and a writing sample. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by June 30^th.

A note on writing samples: Candidates are encouraged to submit samples that reflect the kind of writing this role requires—policy briefs, event summaries, briefing memos, or similar—rather than academic writing alone. If your strongest sample is academic, please include a note describing other writing you have done for non-specialist audiences.

Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Values

As a scholarly organization and research center, the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ recognizes that diversity of thought, class, experience, sex, gender, race, physical or mental ability, age, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation is a value to uphold and is central to the mission and work of the organization. A more pluralistic staff embracing diversity of thought, approach and life experience fosters a more nuanced understanding of contemporary issues facing the nation and the world. Working together in a climate of respect and openness models the civil discourse that is fundamental to the work of the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾. More information about our guiding values can be found here.

We are committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and look to all our staff members to foster and promote these values. More information about our guiding values can be found here.