Jobs & Fellowships

The American Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ of Arts and Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ is committed to the diversity of its staff and membership.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

All open job and fellowship positions are listed below. For a complete description and the link to apply, please click on the position title.

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. 

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Susan Chudd, Director of HR & Organizational Development: 617-576-5092 or schudd@amacad.org.

Hellman and Simons Fellow for Science, Engineering, & Technology

The Hellman and Simons Fellowship in Science and Technology Policy provides an early-career postdoctoral professional with training in science or engineering the opportunity to learn about a career in science policy and non-profit administration. While in residence, Hellman and Simons Fellows work with senior scientists, policy experts, and industry leaders on critical national and international policy issues related to interdisciplinary issues in science, engineering, and technology. The fellowship is a staff-based position within the Science Engineering and Technology program. Fellows contribute to ongoing projects while gaining exposure to science policy, nonprofit administration, and the Â鶹´«Ã½Íøվ’s convening model.

The Hellman and Simons Fellowship is funded through a generous partnership between the Hellman Foundation of San Francisco, CA and the Simons Foundation of New York, NY.

Founded in 1780, the American Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ of Arts and Sciences is both an honorary society that recognizes and celebrates the excellence of its members and an independent research center convening leaders from across disciplines, professions, and perspectives to address significant challenges. Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ projects bring together elected members and subject matter experts in cross-disciplinary efforts to produce independent and pragmatic studies that inform public policy and advance the public good. The Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and looks to all its staff members to foster and promote its values. 

Cambridge, MA or Washington D.C

Civic Science Fellow in Science, Engineering, and Technology

The Civic Science Fellows program, supported by the Rita Allen Foundation, builds a national network of emerging leaders working at the intersection of science, technology, and civic life. Civic Science Fellows are cross-disciplinary thinkers and bridge builders who help connect scientific knowledge with public decision-making and community needs. Fellows are embedded in host organizations for 18 months to co-create and pilot projects that advance civic science practice. They also participate in a national learning cohort that includes convenings, workshops, and peer exchange by the Rita Allen Foundation.

 

About the Project

The Civic Science Fellow will be embedded in the Â鶹´«Ã½Íøվ’s Science, Engineering, and Technology program area to contribute to a proposed initiative on how institutions govern moments of publicly visible scientific revision. Pending approval, the Fellow’s primary work will be As the Facts Change (ATFC), a multi-year initiative studying how institutions respond when scientific understanding, guidance, or policy-relevant evidence changes in public view.

Within ATFC, the fellow will lead a defined research workstream and participate in the project's case-selection process and advisory structure. Alternatively, the Fellow may instead contribute to closely related SET work on science governance, civic science, public trust, and the institutional dimensions of science policy.

 

About the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾

Founded in 1780, the American Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ of Arts and Sciences is both an honorary society that recognizes and celebrates the excellence of its members and an independent research center convening leaders from across disciplines, professions, and perspectives to address significant challenges. Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ projects bring together elected members and subject matter experts in cross-disciplinary efforts to produce independent and pragmatic studies that inform public policy and advance the public good. The Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and looks to all its staff members to foster and promote its values.

Cambridge, MA or Washington D.C

Joan and Irwin Jacobs Program Officer for American Institutions, Society, and the Public Good

The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Program Officer is responsible for launching and ensuring the success of the Local Knowledge Initiative (LKI), a new initiative focused on the role of local knowledge and experts in building thriving local communities. The LKI seeks to uplift a broader conception and expertise and support a ground up approach to reinvigorate American’s trust in public life and each other. For its initial two-year phase, the Local Knowledge Initiative will recognize and connect multiple forms of experts, foster new collaborations, and share stories that reflect America as it is defined and experienced at the local level with a strong emphasis on partnerships and collaboration. Working with the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ President, American Institutions program area, and other internal and external stakeholders, the Program Officer will develop work plans and processes for the project, develop relationships with key partners, and oversee successful implementation of the Local Knowledge Initiative inaugural year of programming.

Cambridge, MA