Job Description
The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) offers a Science Policy Fellowship Program for postdoctoral fellows and early-career researchers. The program aims to develop participants into strong advocates for U.S. federal support in applied mathematics and computational and data science.
Role Description:
Fellows gain in-depth knowledge of policy processes affecting science funding and decisions while continuing their research and teaching. They receive training on effective communication with federal officials and participate in SIAM’s Committee on Science Policy meetings.
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Location: Combination of in-person (Washington, D.C.) and remote engagements
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Application Cycle: Annually
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What You’ll Need:
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Status as a postdoctoral fellow or early-career researcher in applied mathematics or a related field
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Interest in science policy and advocacy
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Preferred or Required Qualifications:
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Commitment to public service and policy engagement.
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Benefits and Perks:
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Training in science policy and advocacy
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Opportunities to engage with policymakers and federal agencies
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Experience contributing to SIAM’s science policy initiatives.
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Where and How You Can Apply:
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Applications are submitted through the SIAM website. Applicants should provide
- A CV/Resume
- Candidate statement addressing why you would like to participate in the program and how it would benefit you and your career (maximum 500 words)
- Issue statement describing one policy issue you care about and why it is important for the future of applied mathematics and/or computational science (maximum 500 words)
- Applicants may be contacted for an interview .
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