[ES_JOBS_NET] Eagleton Science & Politics Fellowship (NJ) - Applications due Feb. 20

[Robert Kopp]

https://eagleton.rutgers.edu/eagleton-science-and-politics-program/

Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship

The Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship offers PhD-level scientists and engineers the opportunity to apply their training and expertise to the development and implementation of relevant state policy. As full-time aides in the executive or legislative branch, Science Fellows bring their advanced technical skills to service in state government.

During the one-year program, Science Fellows participate in the political process and support New Jersey state government officials in making evidence-based decisions in public policy areas involving science, engineering, and technology. Through this work, they develop an understanding of state government and learn how to build careers in public service.

The program begins with an intensive summer training seminar focused on New Jersey state politics and government, covering topics such as effective communication strategies, power structures, and political processes. Throughout the year, Science Fellows participate in professional development and networking sessions organized by the Institute.

Overview

The Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship is a year-long, full-time fellowship for doctoral-level scientists, engineers, and healthcare professionals based at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University – New Brunswick. Sign up to join the email list.<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCy3cXSzqhDrG66LGyBiSyxsL3Orf6uGxwgNpCEYQrzO1y0w/viewform>

Requirements

1)  PhD or equivalent doctoral professional degree earned by July 1st
of the fellowship year in:

  *   Natural sciences
  *   Engineering
  *   Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (MD, DO, DVM)
  *   Pharmacy (PharmD)
  *   Dentistry (DMD, DDS)
  *   Nursing (DNP)

and

2) U.S. citizenship OR a suitable immigration status for non-residents to work in the U.S.

Application Process

Applications for the 2023-2024 Fellowship year are open until February 20th.

Important dates

  *   Applications close on Monday, February 20th, 2023, at 11.59pm.
  *   Applicants selected for video interviews are contacted in March/April.
  *   Final candidates are selected and notified in May.

The fellowship begins on July 10th, 2023, with a week-long orientation at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Fellowship appointments end on July 9th, 2024.

The Fellowship offers three tracks:

Climate Action Track – executive placement with a project specifically focused on climate-related issues in New Jersey including clean energy, energy storage, resiliency, or sustainability.

Executive Track – placement in one of New Jersey’s executive departments and agencies<https://nj.gov/nj/gov/deptserv/>, including Departments of Health; Human Services; Children and Families; Transportation; Education; Environmental Protection, and others. A Science Fellow in this track may also work on climate-related topics.

Legislative Track – placement in one of New Jersey’s four partisan legislative offices: the Democratic or Republican staff in the State Senate or State Assembly.

Fellowship Year
The Fellowship is a 12-month, full-time position beginning in early July with an intensive, one-week summer training. Placements are based in or around Trenton, New Jersey.
Throughout the year, the Science Fellows participate in monthly meetings, Eagleton Institute events<https://eagleton.rutgers.edu/events/>, and professional development/mentorship opportunities, drawing from the Institute’s rich network of, alumni<https://eagleton.rutgers.edu/eagleton-alumni/>, and government, non-profit and business contacts.

Fellowship Benefits
The Science Fellows receive a $60,000 stipend, up to $1,500 for professional development to offset conference travel and registration, and 15 ‘flex’ days to use as sick and holiday time in addition to State-observed holidays.

Health, dental, and vision insurance is provided for the Science Fellow as part of the benefit package with additional coverage for spouses and dependents available for purchase. Visit the University Health Plans website<https://www.universityhealthplans.com/letters/letter.cgi?group_id=288> for more information on health insurance benefits.

The Science Fellows also benefit from many Rutgers University resources, including access to over 20 libraries, extensive subscriptions to databases through PubMed, university-wide events, and mentorships.

For More Information
For more information about the Fellowship and application process, please contact Anna Dulencin<https://eagleton.rutgers.edu/staff/anna-dulensin-ph-d/>, Ph.D., Director, Eagleton Science and Politics Program.

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