Post-Doctoral Opportunity
Polar Research Board (PRB)
The National Academies
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 1 September 2004
To apply online and for further information, please go to:
http://www.national-academies.org/basc
For further information on the PRB, please go to:
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/prb
BACKGROUND
The National Academies, the collective name for the National Academy of
Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine,
and the National Research Council, are nonprofit organizations chartered
by Congress to provide a unique public service by working outside the
framework of government to ensure independent advice to government on
matters of science, technology, and medicine.
The Polar Research Board (PRB) is a unit of the National Academies that
provides independent analysis on research needs and management,
environment and natural resources, and other science issues in the
Arctic, the Antarctic, and cold regions in general.
The PRB is seeking an exceptional person with strong scientific
expertise and an interest in applying science in the policy arena. The
person selected will be part of a small group responsible for all
aspects of the Board's work - participating in the design of new
studies, interacting with agency decision makers, working with
committees of experts, analyzing complex issues, and contributing to our
scientific reports. This is a dynamic work environment - the National
Academies' staff is composed of more than 1000 people addressing all the
issues in today's headlines, from stem cell research to alternative
energy sources to climate change.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in planning and conducting studies related to a range of
scientific issues in the polar sciences, such as ship needs in polar
regions and design of observing networks
- Assist in the study process, including committee selection, meetings,
gathering and analyzing information, research and writing of reports,
and report review and dissemination
- Express complex technical and policy information in various written
forms, including status reports, project summaries, and detailed
committee reports
- Work on special projects such as planning for International Polar Year
2007-2008
JOB SPECIFICS
The position is open to all recent PhD's. Requires the ability to review
and analyze scientific literature; good organization, interpersonal, and
leadership skills; and the ability to work productively in a team
environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills are
essential. Open to backgrounds in any discipline of polar science
(oceanography, atmospheric science, geology, ecology, social science,
engineering, or interdisciplinary areas). The job is located in
Washington D.C. Some travel is required. This job is an appointment for
12 months.
To apply online, please go to http://www.national-academies.org. Under
"Employment" click on "Job opportunities," select "Department - Division
on Earth & Life Studies" and hit search. Look for Postdoctoral Research
Associate #040164-7.
or go directly to:
http://nationalacademies.wfrecruiter.com/jobs_details1.asp?Job_id=31585…;
Page_Id=5911&Published=1
Or send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three
references to:
The National Academies
Office of Human Resources,
500 Fifth Street, NW, Keck M-105
Washington, DC 20001
Cite position #040164-7 and send a copy of your application and cover
letter directly to Chris Elfring, Director, Polar Research Board at:
celfring [at] nas.edu
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 1 September 2004
For further information on the PRB, please go to:
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/prb