Jobs Professional Specialist Position, Princeton University, Nuclear Futures Laboratory Managing the Atom 2012-2013 Fellowships

Program Associate for International Security & Energy Policy Programs, The American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Alfa Fellowship Program

M.A. Degree in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies (MANPTS), The Monterey Institute of International Studies

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Professional Specialist Position, Princeton University, Nuclear Futures Laboratory

A professional specialist position is available with Princeton University’s Nuclear Futures Laboratory, an initiative of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Program on Science and Global Security of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. The candidate will oversee and support a new project on small modular nuclear reactors assessing the proliferation risks of this emerging technology and analyzing the demand for it among developing countries. Applicants should have a PhD in engineering or the physical sciences and must have expertise in nuclear-reactor and fuel-cycle analysis. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise on emerging nuclear power programs, such as those of India or China, experience in energy-systems modeling, and policy issues related to one or more of these areas. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of extension based upon satisfactory performance. The salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience. Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.princeton.edu and submit  a cover letter, resume, 2–3 sample publications and contact information for three references. Application review begins March 1, 2012, and continues until position is filled. Individuals with evidence of experience in the prescribed areas are encouraged to apply.   Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

Managing the Atom 2012-2013 Fellowships

The Project on Managing the Atom (MTA) at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is currently accepting applications for fellows for the 2012-2013 academic year.

About the Project:

The Managing the Atom project has a dual mission: (1) to advance policy-relevant research on reducing the risks from nuclear and radiological terrorism, stopping nuclear proliferation and reducing nuclear arsenals, lowering the barriers to safe and secure nuclear-energy use, and addressing the connections among these problems; and (2) to prepare the next generation of leaders for work in these arenas. MTA researchers not only engage in policy research and analysis, but also propose and promote policy innovations, and provide authoritative information to an interested public.

Fellowship Information for the 2012–2013 Academic Year:

Project on Managing the Atom offers fellowships for pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and mid-career researchers for one year, with a possibility for renewal, in the stimulating environment of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Fellows affiliated with the MTA Project attend regular research group meetings, participate in MTA events, and contribute to this web page and other MTA activities. Fellows are expected to pursue research with an orientation toward producing policy recommendations and to publish substantial work produced during their time with the Project. Potential fellows should apply through the Belfer Center's regular fellowship process to one of the programs specified above and should highlight research interests that are relevant to the MTA Project.

Applications for these fellowships for the 2012–2013 academic year will be accepted until January 14, 2012. Decisions will be announced by March 31, 2012.

Eligibility and Stipend Information:

The Belfer Center offers ten-month stipends of $34,000 to post-doctoral and advanced research fellows and $20,000 to pre-doctoral fellows. Applications for fellowships are welcome from recent recipients of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree, university faculty members, and employees of government, military, international, humanitarian, and private research institutions who have appropriate professional experience. In addition to candidates from academia, we are also interested in candidates from the national laboratories, government, and industry (though academic salaries are not likely to be competitive unless candidates have their own funding). A limited number of nonstipendiary fellowships for candidates with support from their home institutions or other sources can also be arranged.

Links:

Information about Belfer Center Fellowships

Online Application

Managing the Atom Home Page

Program Associate For International Security & Energy Policy Programs, The American Academy of Arts and Sciences

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an international learned society and policy research center with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeks a Program Associate to support its work on issues of Science and Global Security.  The Academy’s Committee on International Security Studies is undertaking a major integrative project on the global nuclear future and energy policy. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a role in significant intellectual projects involving some of the country’s most outstanding scholars and practitioners.  The Program Associate may also work on other projects.

Responsibilities:

The Program Associate will:

• Provide research support for the Academy’s Committee on International Security Studies and other related Academy projects;
• Work with Academy Fellows and senior staff to identify and develop new projects;
• Organize conferences and symposia;
• Edit research papers and publications;
• Help raise funds to support projects from foundations and other sources;
• Maintain general administrative oversight of the program, including supervision of Program Assistants and other Academy staff working in this area.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Ph.D. or other relevant degree, with demonstrated interest in and knowledge of international relations; issues of international security and nuclear nonproliferation; and related energy issues.
• Familiarity and experience with current policies and scholarship in international affairs and security policy;
• At least three years  relevant experience in academic or project administration, and an interest in a career in international policy research;
• Excellent writing skills and communication skills;
• Successful grant writing experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment.

Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience.  For further information about the Academy and to submit an application, please visit the Academy's website at www.amacad.org.  The Academy cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Educational Opportunities

AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship

APPLY YOUR SCIENCE TO SERVE SOCIETY

For more than 35 years, the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships have provided scientists and engineers with a unique opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to national and international issues in the federal policy realm, while learning first-hand about establishing and implementing policy.

Fellows select assignments in federal agencies or Congressional offices. This year-long opportunity begins September 1, 2012 and ends August 31, 2013. Most federal agencies offer Fellows the ability to renew their fellowship for a second year.

AAAS seeks candidates from a broad array of backgrounds and a diversity of geographic, disciplinary, gender, and ethnic perspectives. They represent a spectrum of career stages, from recent PhD graduates to faculty on sabbatical to retired scientists and engineers. Fellows also come from a range of sectors, including academia, industry, non-profit organizations, and government labs.

AAAS partners with more than 30 scientific societies that also sponsor fellowships. Please see our website atwww.fellowships.aaas.org for more details.

Eligibility & Criteria:

To be considered for a fellowship, all successful applicants must:

* Hold a doctoral level degree (PhD, MD, DVM, etc.), in any of the following: Social/Behavioral sciences, Medical/Health disciplines, Biological, Physical or Geosciences. Applicants with a MS in engineering and three or more years of post-degree professional experience also qualify. All degree requirements must be completed by the application deadline.

* Have solid scientific and technical credentials and the endorsement of three references.

* Show a commitment to serve society.

* Exhibit good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to decision-makers and non-scientific audiences.

* Demonstrate integrity, problem-solving ability, good judgment, flexibility, and leadership qualities.

* Hold U.S. citizenship.

Note: Federal employees are not eligible

What we offer:

Stipend: Approximately $74,000 to $97,000 (depending on years of experience and previous salary).

Relocation Allowance: Up to $4,000 for first-year Fellows with stipends via AAAS if move is greater than 50 miles outside Washington, D.C.

Health Insurance: Monthly reimbursements for Fellows who receive stipends via AAAS. Insurance coverage via agency for those hired directly as temporary federal employees.

Travel/Training: Minimum of $4,000 for Fellows receiving a stipend via AAAS, to be used for fellowship assignment-related travel, conferences, and/or training. Varies by placement and must be approved by supervisor.

Apply: The deadline is December 5th, 2011. Full details at www.fellowships.aaas.org

Alfa Fellowship Program

The Alfa Fellowship Program is a high-level professional development exchange program placing up to 10 American and 5 British citizens per year in work assignments at leading organizations in Russia in the fields of business, economics, journalism, law, and public policy.  Key goals of the Alfa Fellowship Program are expanding networks of American, British and Russian professionals, developing greater intercultural understanding, and advancing U.S./Russian and U.K./Russian relations.

The program includes language training, seminar programs, and extended professional experience. Fellows receive travel, free housing, monthly stipends, and insurance. Russian language proficiency is preferred though not required at the time of application.

Eligibility Requirements:
- U.S. or U.K. citizen between the ages of 25 and 35
- Graduate degree and professional experience in business, economics, journalism, mass communications, law, international relations, political science, government, or public policy; Candidates without a graduate degree must demonstrate extensive and equivalent professional experience in their field
- Outstanding professional achievement and academic qualifications
- Active involvement in community or public service
- Russian language experience is preferred, however not required, at the time of application. If an applicant does not speak Russian, he/she will need to be proficient in a second language to qualify for the program.
- Evidence of leadership potential

Application Information:
The application deadline for the Alfa Fellowship Program is December 1.  To access the online application, please visit: www.cdsintl.org/alfa.

For more information about the Alfa Fellowship Program or application process please contact:
Cultural Vistas (formerly AIPT-CDS)
Alfa Fellowship Program
440 Park Avenue South, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel. (212) 497-3510
Fax. (212) 497-3535
Email. alfa@cdsintl.org
Web. www.cdsintl.org/alfa

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M.A. Degree in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies (MANPTS), The Monterey Institute of International Studies

The Monterey Institute of International Studies has launched a new M.A. degree in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies (MANPTS) This degree, the first of its kind in the United States, prepares students for careers in analyzing, preventing, and responding to terrorist threats and the spread of weapons of mass destruction.

Courses for this degree will be taught by faculty of the Graduate School of International Policy and Management; by policy, scientific, and technical specialists in the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) and the Monterey Terrorism Research and Education Program (MonTREP); and by experts invited from international organizations, government agencies, the private sector, and leading universities all over the world.

Students in this M.A. program may also gain practical experience through internships at international organizations or work as research assistants at CNS (cns.miis.edu) and MonTREP (www.miis.edu/academics/researchcenters/terrorism).

Placement assistance from our Center for Advising and Career Services helps graduating students find professional positions in government agencies and international organizations dedicated to combating terrorism or the spread of WMD as well as private firms specializing in security research, corporate security, or related fields.

For more information on this exciting new opportunity for professional education, please see the MANPTS page on the Monterey Institute (www.miis.edu/academics/programs/npts/) or email program chair Fred Wehling (fwehling@miis.edu) or enrollment manager Devin Lueddeke (devin.lueddeke@miis.edu).

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