[ES_JOBS_NET] OPEN POSITION: Science Program Officer, Heising-Simons Foundation (Los Altos, CA/San Francisco Bay Area)

[Elissa Kittner]

OPEN POSITION:  Science Program Officer<https://www.marthamontagbrown.com/pdf/Science_Program_Officer-Heising-Simons_Foundation-Position_Description_032924.pdf> for the Heising-Simons Foundation<https://www.hsfoundation.org/> (Los Altos/San Francisco Bay Area)
The Opportunity. The Heising-Simons Foundation is seeking a new Science Program Officer to help manage the Foundation’s science grantmaking, which primarily supports research in astronomy and cosmology, fundamental physics, and climate change science, as well as science communication and efforts to increase the participation of traditionally underrepresented populations in these areas. The Science program will award $30 million in grants in 2024. This is an opportunity to learn about many fields and sub-fields within the physical sciences and grantmaking. This position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and reports to the Science Program Director.
Qualifications. The ideal candidate will have 1) a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a climate change science-related discipline (e.g., atmospheric science, earth system modeling, paleoclimatology, geochemistry, or similar field) or a physical science (e.g., physics, astronomy, cosmology); 2) at least 3 years of relevant post-degree work experience for a PhD or at least 5 years for a Master’s degree; 3) experience with a research group or scientific research initiative in an academic, business, non‐profit, or government setting; 4) a strong interest in a breadth of scientific disciplines and the ability to synthesize information and ideas across a diverse landscape of scientific issues; 5) excellent research, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills; and 6) the ability to work both independently and as part of a small (six-person) team. Applicants must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Location. The successful candidate must live in, or be willing to relocate to, the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently, the Foundation has a flexible hybrid approach to work, allowing staff to work from home or the office while maintaining a regular in-person cadence for community building, learning, collaboration, and direction setting. The Science team meets in the Foundation’s Los Altos office several times per month and as needed to accomplish the team’s objectives.
Compensation. The starting salary range for candidates is $130,000 to $175,000 per year, depending on experience.
To Apply. Martha Montag Brown & Associates, LLC<https://www.marthamontagbrown.com/> has been retained to conduct this search. Interested and qualified candidates should apply by emailing a resume, targeted cover letter, and salary requirements (based on the stated compensation range for the position) to search at marthamontagbrown.com<mailto:search at marthamontagbrown.com>. All correspondence will remain confidential.
Thank you!
ELISSA KITTNER<https://www.linkedin.com/in/elissakittner/>
Executive Search Lead
Martha Montag Brown & Associates, LLC<http://www.marthamontagbrown.com/>
Tel: 510.708.3090
Email: elissa at marthamontagbrown.com<mailto:elissa at marthamontagbrown.com>
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