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Pennsylvania Legislative Science & Technology Policy Fellow (House Health Committee)

Penn State University · Dauphin County, PA · 1 mo ago
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About the role

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Science and Technology Policy (COPA-STEP) Program is part of the Law, Policy and Engineering (LPE) Initiative in the College of Engineering. COPA-STEP specializes in real-world policy engagement and professional development, aiming to strengthen ties between the scientific community and the General Assembly in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and synthesize research, write and edit reports, and create policy recommendations as assigned by the host office.
  • Meet both in-person and virtually with experts and stakeholders who have experience in the topic areas being studied.
  • Manage schedule and workflow to ensure reports are completed in a timely manner.
  • Work in team settings.
  • Affiliate with the staff of the Health Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in Harrisburg, PA, for twelve months starting September 2026.
  • Equip the House Health Committee with the expert knowledge and advanced research, analysis, and writing skills needed to meaningfully contribute to policy work within the committee.
  • Enable the Pennsylvania General Assembly to make sound, data-driven policy and decisions.
  • Attend trainings and weekly or bi-weekly check-ins with LPE/COPA-STEP and provide feedback, as requested.
  • Support occasional LPE/COPA-STEP programming.

Requirements

  • Eligible candidates must possess a terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., Master’s, Ph.D., M.D., M.P.H., D.V.M., M.Eng., or equivalent).
  • Preferred candidates will have experience in health policy, along with strong quantitative empirical research and data visualization skills.
  • Exceptional writing skills, the ability to communicate with nontechnical audiences, and the ability to translate complex ideas into easily digestible information.
  • The Fellow is expected to work in-office during the first six months of employment. Position would be based in Harrisburg—either at the capital complex or nearby (at the Joint State Government Commission, Center for Rural PA, Local Government Commission).

Qualifications

  • Strong initiative and time management skills.

Skills

  • Strong quantitative empirical research and data visualization skills.
  • Exceptional writing skills.
  • The ability to communicate with nontechnical audiences and translate complex ideas into easily digestible information.
  • The ability to take initiative and manage time well.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the posting.

Schedule

The Fellow will work in-office during the first six months of employment. Postion would be based in Harrisburg—either at the capital complex or nearby (at the Joint State Government Commission, Center for Rural PA, Local Government Commission).

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