Program Officer for Science Engineering and Technology
An honorary society and independent research center that convenes cross-disciplinary leaders and publishes studies that inform public policy and advance the public good.
About American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences recognizes member excellence and convenes experts across disciplines, professions, and perspectives to address significant national and global challenges.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will implement a multidisciplinary research agenda examining changes in scientific evidence and institutional responses. You will develop and analyze case studies, conduct interdisciplinary research, coordinate expert groups and external researchers, prepare research publications and briefings, organize events, manage timelines and deliverables, and support outreach, grant reporting, and funding proposals.
Requirements
- At least five years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Experience synthesizing complex scientific, historical, or policy evidence across disciplines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience preparing substantive research reports, analytical papers, or publications for diverse audiences.
- Experience managing complex collaborative research projects and coordinating researchers and subject-matter experts.
- Ability to maintain timelines and produce high-quality deliverables.
- Ability to engage scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and institutional leaders.
- Organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to manage competing priorities independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with research and project management tools.
Responsibilities
- Implement the project's research agenda and develop comparative case studies.
- Conduct and oversee interdisciplinary research, literature reviews, interviews, and evidence synthesis.
- Prepare research memoranda, case studies, reports, briefings, meeting summaries, and publications.
- Coordinate steering committees, expert working groups, and external researchers.
- Organize and facilitate expert meetings, workshops, and public events.
- Coordinate research activities, case studies, and publications with project staff.
- Develop accessible project materials and outreach activities with communications and publications staff.
- Monitor project progress and manage research timelines and deliverables.
- Contribute to grant reports, funding proposals, and initiative-supporting materials.
- Represent the project at meetings, convenings, and briefings.
- May supervise project-related staff and encourage staff development.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Benefits
- Time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403(b) plan
- Parental leave