Opportunity Description:

The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is recruiting and accepting applications for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship. Completed applications are due by 11:59 pm PST on March 31st, 2023. Fellows training begins Nov. 1, 2023 in person in Sacramento. As CCST S&T Policy Fellows, scientists and engineers spend one year in Sacramento serving in the California State Legislature or within a California Executive Branch office. Working as staff in the State Assembly, State Senate, a State Agency, or Offices of the Governor, they get a front-row seat learning about the craft and process of policymaking in the State of California—a dynamic arena that often sets policy trends for the United States and the world. The CCST S&T Policy Fellows program is open to those holding a PhD or equivalent degree in science, engineering, or social science fields such as economics, sociology, or psychology. Detailed eligibility information, program timeline, FAQ, application webinars, Fellows blog, and the application link can be found at ccst.us/ccst-science-fellows-program. Qualifications • A personal statement outlining why you are applying to the CCST Science Fellows Program, what you hope to bring to the program, and what you hope to take away • Your most recent CV or resume • Two letters of recommendation Salary and Benefits: The base salary will be $64,480 (as of January 1, 2023). Although most fellows will be paid the base salary, we have limited flexibility to provide a larger salary for fellows who meet certain criteria of experience and current salary. CCST offers paid-time off, health, dental, and vision benefits, and reimbursements for approved professional development and travel expenditures. In addition, CCST will reimburse up to $4,000 in relocation costs for moves over 50 miles Benefits • The base salary will be $64,480 (as of January 1, 2023) • Although most fellows will be paid the base salary, we have limited flexibility to provide a larger salary for fellows who meet certain criteria of experience and current salary • CCST offers paid-time off, health, dental, and vision benefits, and reimbursements for approved professional development and travel expenditures • In addition, CCST will reimburse up to $4,000 in relocation costs for moves over 50 miles For more on this role check out https://ccst.us/ccst-science-fellows-program/