Civic Science Fellow - Science Communication

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, (co-)authors publications, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Collections and analyzes complex research data according to established policies and procedures
• Collaborates with external partners and stakeholders and with related projects and collaborators at the University of Wisconsin - Madison
• Works in close collaboration with Morgridge Institute investigators and practitioners to increase community engagement and inform the programs and communications at Morgridge and the University of Wisconsin - Madison more broadly.

Education and Experience

• A PhD in a social sciences discipline, such as (the science of) science communication, formal or informal science education, psychology, sociology, political science, computational social science, or another position-relevant discipline
• Experience in scholarly or on-the-ground engagement with communities that might see themselves as disconnected from science, based on real or perceived divides across value-based, ideological, or demographic differences
• Experience in research program or project management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Demonstrated ability to design, conduct, and publish high-quality social scientific research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate scientific information effectively with expert and lay audiences
• Interest in connecting science communication research and practice
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, and develop positive relationships with co-workers
• Familiarity with social media platforms for research and communication

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• No or very limited physical effort is required
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk