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Research Assistant Volunteer

Do you believe the STEM community brings a valuable perspective to challenges faced by cities, counties, and states? Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally seeks to inspire, encourage, and empower people in STEM to be active civic participants. We are a dedicated group of volunteers working to help our fellow members of the STEM community more effectively engage with their local communities and governments. And we would be thrilled to have you join our ranks.

ESAL is growing, and we are looking for a volunteer to support our data collection and analysis for research projects that further ESAL’s mission. 

As the ESAL Research Assistant, you will:

  • Support ESAL’s Technology & Research Director, Science Policy Scholar, and staff with emerging research needs
  • Contribute quantitative and qualitative research skills to gather and analyze data, testimonials, and outcomes of people with STEM backgrounds engaging locally.  
  • Work remotely under the guidance of the ESAL Technology & Research Director.
  • Contribute your expertise to ESAL’s programming, outreach, and content development when relevant and if you are interested.
  • Contribute ~5 hr/month of your time to do the above.
  • Make at least a 6 month commitment to volunteering with ESAL.

In return, by volunteering with ESAL you will gain the opportunity to:

  • Support and guide research projects relevant to ESAL’s mission.
  • Network with engineers and scientists across the country who are passionate about improving their communities.
  • Demonstrate a concrete commitment to science policy and civic participation.
  • Work with ESAL leadership -- a dedicated team of engineers and scientists with deep experience in public policy.
  • Influence and shape a growing organization that is receiving broad recognition from the science policy community due to its unique focus on non-federal engagement
If you are interested in helping us change how engineers and scientists think about policy engagement, please contact us with a paragraph describing your interest and a link to a bio or an attached resume at volunteer@esal.us.
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