The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is seeking a senior scientist, economist, or policy analyst for the Food and Environment Program's exciting campaigns advocating fundamental changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices to enable America's farmers to produce healthy food in a safe and sustainable manner.
An independent nonprofit alliance of more than 100,000 concerned citizens and scientists, UCS, for over 30 years, has creatively and successfully combined rigorous scientific analysis and passionate citizen action to gain a cleaner, healthier environment and a safer world. Duties:The successful candidate for this position will work with the Food and Environment Program staff-scientists/policy analysts, lawyers, and outreach organizer-to transform U.S. agriculture by encouraging and enabling sustainable food systems, exposing and correcting defects in the current industrial meat production system, strengthening federal regulation of agricultural biotechnology products, and changing public opinion of industrialized agriculture. In particular, the new analyst will: · research and write technical reports that advance the program's advocacy goals, specifically a report on subsidies for food animal production systems; · provide research and other technical support to advance program goals in federal farm bill deliberations, promoting sustainable food systems, and reducing antibiotic use in animal agriculture; · research and write technical comments, statements, and testimony on program issues; · participate in developing campaign goals, strategies, and tactics; and · represent UCS in scientific/economic, press, and public sectors. Basic knowledge and abilities desired: · Comprehensive knowledge of environmental, public health, or economic issues related to agriculture, generally acquired through completion of a doctoral program in an agricultural or biological science or agricultural economics or by obtaining an M.D., D.V.M., or law degree · Understanding the role of science and advocacy in shaping public opinions and policy debates · Strong analytical skills · Excellent writing and public speaking skills · Ability to work effectively in groups and independently Experience desired: · Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in scientific/economic and/or public policy work on sustainable agriculture/food systems or environmental issues · Demonstrated ability to produce reports on science/economic policy issues · Demonstrated ability to write about complex policy and scientific/economic matters for a lay audience · Experience developing expertise on new technical issues quickly · Evidence of strong analytical and communication skills · Evidence of success forming productive alliances with other organizations · Experience working with Congress and/or federal agencies Salary and benefits: Competitive. To apply: Send a cover letter and résumé via email to <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] by September 8. Electronic submissions only. No phone calls.
