As seen in the 23 October issue of Science:

The Institute for Defense Analyses Science
and Technology Policy Institute [STPI]
seeks talented individuals to lead studies
in three broad areas: (1) life sciences and
biomedical research; (2) energy and the
environment, and (3) program evaluation,
portfolio analysis, and scientometrics.
STPI, a Federally Funded Research and
Development Center operated by the
Institute for Defense Analyses, provides
analytical support to the Office of
Science and Technology Policy [OSTP],
the National Institutes of Health, and
other federal agencies on science,
technology, and innovation policy issues.
Candidates must be knowledgeable,
practiced, dynamic scientists, engineers,
or social scientists with significant policy
understanding and comprehension.
We are seeking individuals who will
conduct and lead policy studies in each
of the three areas. Requirements for
each area are:

(1) Life Sciences: Ph.D. or M.D. staff
to conduct and lead policy analysis
studies in the areas of life sciences,
healthcare and the conduct of clinical
and translational research.

(2) Energy and the Environment:
Ph.D. to undertake and lead studies
on energy-related technologies, policies,
and social and behavioral issues
associated with the adoption of new
energy technologies.

(3) Evaluation and Scientometric:
Ph.D. and accomplished policy analyst
experience with a background in public
administration, program evaluation, or
organizational behavior.

The ideal candidate will have research
experience in an academic or industry
environment as well as experience
with some aspect of R&D management/administration or S&T policy. Experience
levels desired are senior staff with 10-15
years experience. The successful applicant
must have a demonstrated ability to work
within a team of S&T policy staff and
to express ideas clearly in spoken
and written format. STPI is located in
downtown Washington DC, just a few
blocks from OSTP and the White House.

IDA offers competitive salary, an excellent
benefits package and a superior professional
working environment. The selected
individual will be subject to a security
investigation and must meet the requirements
for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required. IDA is proud
to be an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates should apply online
at www.ida.org - keyword STPI.