Funding-Federation of Animal Science Societies Congressional Science Fellowship; deadline Jan. 16, 2009

2009-2010 Invitation for Applications:

FASS is pleased to announce the 2009 FASS Congressional Science Fellowship invitation for applications, with an application submission deadline of January 16, 2009. The purpose of the fellowship is to make practical contributions to the more effective use of scientific and technical knowledge in government, to demonstrate the value of science-government interaction, and to provide a unique learning experience for the recipient.

A Ph.D. degree in an area of animal sciences is required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Proof of applicants' legal right to work in the United States may be requested prior to being hired.

Who would be a likely candidate? This experience is valuable to a junior member of ADSA, ASAS or PSA with relevant career objectives and interests. Perhaps an established faculty member would want to combine this program with a sabbatical leave to gain experience in public policy issues and governmental processes. An administrator in the Land-Grant system or an industry organization might find this sort of opportunity rewarding and useful.

The fellow selected will spend one year working as a special legislative assistant on the staff of a member of Congress or of a Congressional committee, advising on a wide range of scientific issues as they pertain to public policy. The program includes an orientation on congressional and executive branch operations and a yearlong seminar program on issues involving science and public policy.

The position will begin September 1, 2009 and will continue through August 31, 2010. FASS requires attendance at the AAAS orientation session in September. For further information and application materials, see http://www.fass.org/positions.asp <http://www.fass.org/positions.asp> or email jamier@assochq.org <mailto:jamier@assochq.org> .

Application deadline is January 16, 2009. We invite all interested scientists to apply. Please feel free to share the announcement with anyone that may be qualified and have a potential interest in this experience.

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