Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Program Associate at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an international learned society and policy research center with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeks a Program Associate to support its work on issues of Science and Global Security. The Academy’s Committee on International Security Studies has undertaken a major integrative project on the global nuclear future and energy policy. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a role in significant intellectual projects involving some of the country’s most outstanding scholars and practitioners. The Program Associate may also work on other projects.

Responsibilities:
The Program Associate will:
• Provide research support for the Academy’s Committee on International Security Studies and other related Academy projects;
• Work with Academy Fellows and senior staff to identify and develop new projects;
• Organize conferences and symposia;
• Edit research papers and publications;
• Help raise funds to support projects from foundations and other sources;
• Maintain general administrative oversight of the program, including supervision of Program Assistants and other Academy staff working in this area.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
• A Ph.D. or other relevant degree, with demonstrated interest in and knowledge of international relations; issues of international security and nuclear nonproliferation; and related energy issues.
• Familiarity and experience with current policies and scholarship in international affairs and security policy;
• At least three years relevant experience in academic or project administration, and an interest in a career in international policy research;
• Excellent writing skills and communication skills;
• Successful grant writing experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment.

For further information about the Academy and to submit an application, please visit our website at http://www.amacad.org. The Academy cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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