Senior Associate, Civic Science Fellow, Evidence Project at The Pew Charitable Trusts (Washington, DC): Apply for a High-Impact Science Policy Job

<p data-start="1490" data-end="1821">The <strong data-start="1494" data-end="1519">Pew Charitable Trusts</strong> is inviting applications for the <strong data-start="1553" data-end="1613">Senior Associate, Civic Science Fellow, Evidence Project</strong>, an exciting full-time opportunity based in <strong data-start="1658" data-end="1678">Washington, D.C.</strong> This role is ideal for professionals passionate about strengthening the connection between scientific research and real-world decision-making.</p> <p data-start="1823" data-end="2303">As part of Pew&#8217;s <strong data-start="1840" data-end="1860">Evidence Project</strong>, the successful candidate will help bridge the gap between research, public policy, and community impact while participating in a prestigious <strong data-start="2003" data-end="2045">national Civic Science Fellows Program</strong>. The position combines strategic engagement, communications, stakeholder management, research, and policy work, making it an outstanding career opportunity for professionals interested in science policy, higher education, civic engagement, and philanthropy.</p> <p data-start="2305" data-end="2593">The position offers a competitive annual salary of <strong data-start="2356" data-end="2379">USD $79,900–$89,300</strong>, comprehensive employee benefits, hybrid work flexibility, and the opportunity to collaborate with university presidents, research funders, government leaders, and scientific institutions across the United States.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1wxwxnf" data-start="2595" data-end="2629">About The Pew Charitable Trusts</h2> <p data-start="2631" data-end="2832">For more than 75 years, <strong data-start="2655" data-end="2684">The Pew Charitable Trusts</strong> has worked to improve public policy by using evidence, research, and data-driven solutions to address some of the world&#8217;s most pressing challenges.</p> <p data-start="2834" data-end="2879">The organization supports initiatives across:</p> <ul data-start="2881" data-end="3060"> <li data-section-id="1od4uuq" data-start="2881" data-end="2902">Scientific research</li> <li data-section-id="1icibnt" data-start="2903" data-end="2918">Public policy</li> <li data-section-id="11iykrf" data-start="2919" data-end="2937">Higher education</li> <li data-section-id="1306h3p" data-start="2938" data-end="2953">Public health</li> <li data-section-id="tsccal" data-start="2954" data-end="2982">Environmental conservation</li> <li data-section-id="12tptts" data-start="2983" data-end="2999">Marine science</li> <li data-section-id="dn5alk" data-start="3000" data-end="3023">Community development</li> <li data-section-id="1ofuqu3" data-start="3024" data-end="3042">Arts and culture</li> <li data-section-id="9aozrx" data-start="3043" data-end="3060">Social services</li> </ul> <p data-start="3062" data-end="3338">Within Pew, the <strong data-start="3078" data-end="3131">Philadelphia and Scientific Advancement Portfolio</strong> oversees several grantmaking initiatives and research programs, including the <strong data-start="3210" data-end="3230">Evidence Project</strong>, which focuses on ensuring that research more consistently informs policy, practice, and societal outcomes.</p> <h2 data-section-id="5h55cn" data-start="3340" data-end="3369">About the Evidence Project</h2> <p data-start="3371" data-end="3408">The Evidence Project works alongside:</p> <ul data-start="3410" data-end="3532"> <li data-section-id="10gwr6y" data-start="3410" data-end="3424">Universities</li> <li data-section-id="14mkjhl" data-start="3425" data-end="3454">Philanthropic organizations</li> <li data-section-id="1hqrcgc" data-start="3455" data-end="3476">Government agencies</li> <li data-section-id="n8p90n" data-start="3477" data-end="3506">Civil society organizations</li> <li data-section-id="18llj58" data-start="3507" data-end="3532">Scientific institutions</li> </ul> <p data-start="3534" data-end="3643">Its mission is to improve the way research is generated, communicated, and used in solving public challenges.</p> <p data-start="3645" data-end="3691">The project focuses on three major objectives:</p> <ol data-start="3693" data-end="3931"> <li data-section-id="13ow50t" data-start="3693" data-end="3768">Producing actionable evidence on what makes research trusted and useful.</li> <li data-section-id="10boqye" data-start="3769" data-end="3846">Accelerating adoption of effective research practices across institutions.</li> <li data-section-id="1gasy6s" data-start="3847" data-end="3931">Embedding these practices into organizations to create long-term societal impact.</li> </ol> <h2 data-section-id="izeqat" data-start="3933" data-end="3993">About the Senior Associate, Civic Science Fellow Position</h2> <p data-start="3995" data-end="4278">The selected candidate will support Pew&#8217;s efforts to strengthen research infrastructure for public impact while participating in the <strong data-start="4128" data-end="4161">Civic Science Fellows Program</strong>, a national leadership initiative that prepares emerging leaders working at the intersection of science and society.</p> <p data-start="4280" data-end="4468">Reporting to the <strong data-start="4297" data-end="4326">Manager, Evidence Project</strong>, the fellow will collaborate with university presidents, research funders, and higher education leaders to advance civic science initiatives.</p> <p data-start="4470" data-end="4647">The role is based in <strong data-start="4491" data-end="4511">Washington, D.C.</strong>, with a hybrid work schedule that includes office-based collaboration, remote work flexibility, and four telework flex weeks each year.</p> <h2 data-section-id="18w7bso" data-start="4649" data-end="4672">Key Responsibilities</h2> <p data-start="4674" data-end="4763">Successful candidates will contribute to a wide range of strategic activities, including:</p> <h3 data-section-id="16vx377" data-start="4765" data-end="4804">Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement</h3> <ul data-start="4806" data-end="5012"> <li data-section-id="1sd724d" data-start="4806" data-end="4891">Build partnerships with universities, research organizations, and funding agencies.</li> <li data-section-id="1bv5lt4" data-start="4892" data-end="4962">Support engagement strategies that strengthen research partnerships.</li> <li data-section-id="1pjdgjc" data-start="4963" data-end="5012">Promote research with meaningful public impact.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="4fz19x" data-start="5014" data-end="5032">Communications</h3> <p data-start="5034" data-end="5090">Develop high-quality communication materials, including:</p> <ul data-start="5092" data-end="5223"> <li data-section-id="864jeh" data-start="5092" data-end="5107">Blog articles</li> <li data-section-id="vkn2y" data-start="5108" data-end="5125">Website content</li> <li data-section-id="bya049" data-start="5126" data-end="5140">Q&amp;A features</li> <li data-section-id="1u8kgf2" data-start="5141" data-end="5163">Social media content</li> <li data-section-id="1kaal9l" data-start="5164" data-end="5181">Email campaigns</li> <li data-section-id="yzxihw" data-start="5182" data-end="5202">Presentation decks</li> <li data-section-id="15acpvu" data-start="5203" data-end="5223">Briefing materials</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="luubzy" data-start="5225" data-end="5250">Events and Convenings</h3> <p data-start="5252" data-end="5295">Support the planning and implementation of:</p> <ul data-start="5297" data-end="5385"> <li data-section-id="46nfq" data-start="5297" data-end="5318">Virtual roundtables</li> <li data-section-id="c9xpfg" data-start="5319" data-end="5338">National meetings</li> <li data-section-id="176d6dd" data-start="5339" data-end="5360">In-person workshops</li> <li data-section-id="dp1s7o" data-start="5361" data-end="5385">Stakeholder convenings</li> </ul> <p data-start="5387" data-end="5496">Responsibilities include agenda preparation, participant communications, logistics, and background materials.</p> <h3 data-section-id="zn60s1" data-start="5498" data-end="5525">Relationship Management</h3> <p data-start="5527" data-end="5566">Maintain productive relationships with:</p> <ul data-start="5568" data-end="5688"> <li data-section-id="53djms" data-start="5568" data-end="5588">University leaders</li> <li data-section-id="1t31nfa" data-start="5589" data-end="5612">Research institutions</li> <li data-section-id="6mnqpv" data-start="5613" data-end="5639">Scientific organizations</li> <li data-section-id="1sm0gm4" data-start="5640" data-end="5663">Philanthropic funders</li> <li data-section-id="1038dpz" data-start="5664" data-end="5688">Civic science partners</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="ver1ix" data-start="5690" data-end="5714">Proposal Development</h3> <p data-start="5716" data-end="5728">Assist with:</p> <ul data-start="5730" data-end="5806"> <li data-section-id="4lhg61" data-start="5730" data-end="5747">Grant proposals</li> <li data-section-id="1qjawod" data-start="5748" data-end="5763">Donor reports</li> <li data-section-id="dxs5sv" data-start="5764" data-end="5781">Project updates</li> <li data-section-id="npt747" data-start="5782" data-end="5806">Progress documentation</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1284mkd" data-start="5808" data-end="5836">Civic Science Fellowship</h3> <p data-start="5838" data-end="5895">As part of the fellowship, the successful candidate will:</p> <ul data-start="5897" data-end="6154"> <li data-section-id="ozjoif" data-start="5897" data-end="5953">Design and complete an original civic science project.</li> <li data-section-id="1uh790x" data-start="5954" data-end="6051">Help expand implementation of recommendations developed by Pew&#8217;s university leadership council.</li> <li data-section-id="l221we" data-start="6052" data-end="6098">Participate in a national fellowship cohort.</li> <li data-section-id="1djxqd" data-start="6099" data-end="6154">Attend fellowship meetings and leadership convenings.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="1cpo032" data-start="6156" data-end="6182">Required Qualifications</h2> <p data-start="6184" data-end="6210">Applicants should possess:</p> <ul data-start="6212" data-end="6710"> <li data-section-id="1u6300l" data-start="6212" data-end="6257">Bachelor&#8217;s degree or equivalent experience.</li> <li data-section-id="1idr2hg" data-start="6258" data-end="6313">Approximately four years of relevant work experience.</li> <li data-section-id="1jmza6l" data-start="6314" data-end="6354">Strong analytical and research skills.</li> <li data-section-id="8kkx42" data-start="6355" data-end="6407">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li data-section-id="5h1vss" data-start="6408" data-end="6459">Ability to summarize complex information clearly.</li> <li data-section-id="1fy2vvj" data-start="6460" data-end="6516">Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.</li> <li data-section-id="h1pcox" data-start="6517" data-end="6594">Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.</li> <li data-section-id="1vjwmcs" data-start="6595" data-end="6676">Ability to apply evidence-based, nonpartisan approaches to policy and research.</li> <li data-section-id="1nq9ml5" data-start="6677" data-end="6710">Proficiency with Microsoft 365.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="6t85pa" data-start="6712" data-end="6735">Preferred Experience</h2> <p data-start="6737" data-end="6811">The ideal candidate will also have experience or demonstrated interest in:</p> <ul data-start="6813" data-end="7034"> <li data-section-id="7gus0s" data-start="6813" data-end="6829">Science policy</li> <li data-section-id="11vppob" data-start="6830" data-end="6855">Higher education policy</li> <li data-section-id="1qqiiy" data-start="6856" data-end="6871">Civic science</li> <li data-section-id="1yx6l83" data-start="6872" data-end="6889">Research impact</li> <li data-section-id="11t8bp0" data-start="6890" data-end="6909">Public engagement</li> <li data-section-id="1uwxtq1" data-start="6910" data-end="6934">Research organizations</li> <li data-section-id="10gwr6y" data-start="6935" data-end="6949">Universities</li> <li data-section-id="18vr1dq" data-start="6950" data-end="6974">Scientific communities</li> <li data-section-id="18xr7zn" data-start="6975" data-end="7001">Strategic communications</li> <li data-section-id="v86mg8" data-start="7002" data-end="7034">Independent project management</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="12cgsqm" data-start="7036" data-end="7058">Salary and Benefits</h2> <p data-start="7060" data-end="7098">The successful applicant will receive:</p> <ul data-start="7100" data-end="7479"> <li data-section-id="m6nhrs" data-start="7100" data-end="7142">Annual salary of <strong data-start="7119" data-end="7142">USD $79,900–$89,300</strong></li> <li data-section-id="d5booc" data-start="7143" data-end="7196">Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li data-section-id="ye646b" data-start="7197" data-end="7218">Retirement benefits</li> <li data-section-id="1ueu2yr" data-start="7219" data-end="7250">Life and disability insurance</li> <li data-section-id="5ct4fq" data-start="7251" data-end="7285">Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li> <li data-section-id="182heop" data-start="7286" data-end="7316">Health Savings Account (HSA)</li> <li data-section-id="nop32z" data-start="7317" data-end="7342">Hybrid work arrangement</li> <li data-section-id="1xu6rjy" data-start="7343" data-end="7376">Four annual telework flex weeks</li> <li data-section-id="bccg8f" data-start="7377" data-end="7417">Professional development opportunities</li> <li data-section-id="qtco11" data-start="7418" data-end="7479">Participation in the Civic Science Fellows national network</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="maw0ah" data-start="7481" data-end="7497">Work Location</h2> <ul data-start="7499" data-end="7548"> <li data-section-id="1pivksw" data-start="7499" data-end="7522">Washington, D.C., USA</li> <li data-section-id="nop32z" data-start="7523" data-end="7548">Hybrid work arrangement</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="fo45wx" data-start="7550" data-end="7572">Travel Requirements</h2> <p data-start="7574" data-end="7640">The role includes occasional domestic and international travel to:</p> <ul data-start="7642" data-end="7692"> <li data-section-id="j9w3ol" data-start="7642" data-end="7655">Conferences</li> <li data-section-id="awuqrm" data-start="7656" data-end="7666">Meetings</li> <li data-section-id="i9lf86" data-start="7667" data-end="7692">Stakeholder engagements</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="1booxjz" data-start="7694" data-end="7715">Work Authorization</h2> <p data-start="7717" data-end="7795">Applicants must already have legal authorization to work in the United States.</p> <p data-start="7797" data-end="7835"><strong data-start="7797" data-end="7835">Visa sponsorship is not available.</strong></p> <h2 data-section-id="16yea65" data-start="7837" data-end="7860">Why You Should Apply</h2> <p data-start="7862" data-end="7907">This position offers a unique opportunity to:</p> <ul data-start="7909" data-end="8328"> <li data-section-id="1xvz2mg" data-start="7909" data-end="7969">Join one of America&#8217;s leading public policy organizations.</li> <li data-section-id="1az3n" data-start="7970" data-end="8044">Work directly with influential universities and scientific institutions.</li> <li data-section-id="1ae6upu" data-start="8045" data-end="8111">Shape national conversations around evidence-based policymaking.</li> <li data-section-id="18jdii3" data-start="8112" data-end="8184">Build leadership experience through the Civic Science Fellows Program.</li> <li data-section-id="hnvusg" data-start="8185" data-end="8272">Expand your professional network across research, philanthropy, and higher education.</li> <li data-section-id="1bduw7r" data-start="8273" data-end="8328">Contribute to improving how science benefits society.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="1cgjhg3" data-start="8330" data-end="8356">Application Information</h2> <p data-start="8358" data-end="8465">Interested candidates should submit their application through <strong data-start="8420" data-end="8464">The Pew Charitable Trusts Careers Portal</strong>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;" data-start="8358" data-end="8465"><a href="https://pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TrustsExternal/job/Washington%2C-DC-(901-E)/Senior-Associate--Civic-Science-Fellow--Evidence-Project_R003203/apply/applyManually" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Apply Here </strong></a></p> <p data-start="8467" data-end="8540">Since the vacancy remains open, early application is strongly encouraged.</p> <p data-start="8467" data-end="8540">For more information on this job opportunity, visit <a 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