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Institute for Defense Analyses. |
| City: | Washington |
| State/Province: | DC |
| Country: | United States |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Environmental Categories: |
Energy
Engineering Environmental Science |
| Industries: |
Aerospace and Defense
Business Services - Other Energy and Utilities |
| Required Education: | Doctorate |
| Required Work Experience: | 10 to 15 years |
| Job Description: |
The Institute for Defense Analyses Science and Technology Policy Institute [STPI] seeks talented individuals to lead studies in three broad areas: (1) life sciences and biomedical research; (2) energy and the environment, and (3) program evaluation, portfolio analysis, and scientometrics.
STPI, a Federally Funded Research and Development Center operated by the Institute for Defense Analyses, provides analytical support to the Office of Science and Technology Policy [OSTP], the National Institutes of Health, and other federal agencies on science, technology, and innovation policy issues. Candidates must be knowledgeable, practiced, dynamic scientists, engineers, or social scientists with significant policy understanding and comprehension. We are seeking individuals who will conduct and lead policy studies in each of the three areas. Requirements for each area are:
(1) Life Sciences: Ph.D. or M.D. staff to conduct and lead policy analysis studies in the areas of life sciences, healthcare and the conduct of clinical and translational research.
(2) Energy and the Environment: Ph.D. to undertake and lead studies on energy-related technologies, policies, and social and behavioral issues associated with the adoption of new energy technologies.
(3) Evaluation and Scientometric: Ph.D. and accomplished policy analyst experience with a background in public administration, program evaluation, or organizational behavior. |
| General Guidelines: |
The ideal candidate will have research experience in an academic or industry environment as well as experience with some aspect of R&D management/administration or S&T policy. Experience levels desired are senior staff with 10-15 years experience. The successful applicant must have a demonstrated ability to work within a team of S&T policy staff and to express ideas clearly in spoken and written format. STPI is located in downtown Washington DC, just a few blocks from OSTP and the White House.
IDA offers competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a superior professional working environment. The selected individual will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required. IDA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply online at www.ida.org - keyword STPI. |
| Post Date: | 10/09/2009 |
