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Job TitleAdvisory Board Visiting FellowDepartmentBaker InstituteFull Time/Part TimeFull-TimeRequisition NumberS20171Open Date10/02/2019Close Date01/31/2020Salary Information

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Benefits EligibleYesEligible for OvertimeNoPosition Summary

The Baker Institute Advisory Board launched the Visiting Fellow Program in 2016 to foster collaborative engagement with policy experts in government, academia, other think tanks and the private sector. The Visiting Fellow Program provides candidates with the opportunity to develop a substantive research agenda at the Baker Institute with the goal of establishing a permanent research fellow position or ongoing collaboration following the program.

The advisory board visiting fellow position is a two-year appointment for an outstanding policy researcher. The position is based within one of the institute’s existing centers or programs.

Education RequiredMaster's DegreeMajor/DisciplineSubstitution for Education RequirementExperience may not be substituted for the education requirement.Education Preferred

Doctoral degree in a policy-related field

Experience Required5 yearsType of Experience

Policy-related experience in academia, industry or government.

Substitution for Experience RequirementMay substitute additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis in lieu of the experience requirement.Experience PreferredLicense/Certification RequiredLicense/Certification PreferredSkills Required

- Thorough knowledge of the subject matter with an ability to understand and discuss their interactions with current policies
- Advanced skills in oral and written communications
- Proficient ability in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong social and presentation skills; displays a high level of professionalism in dress and demeanor
- Ability to work in a team, time-sensitive and deadline driven environment
- Ability to lead a research team in time-sensitive and deadline driven environment

Skills PreferredInternal / External Contacts

The fellow will serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders including collaborative research partners, policy practitioners, organizational partners and donors. The fellow will also engage with the media, general public and various departments and groups at Rice.

Physical Demands

- No extraordinary physical demands
- Typical office environment.

Working Conditions

Standard office hours. Evening or weekend hours may be required for related events, occasional domestic and international travel, or to complete research projects.

Essential Personnel

Position is not considered essential during a campus emergency.

Rice University Standard of Civility

Serves as a representative of the University, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Rice community and with the public.

Security Sensitive Special Instructions to Applicants

2020 Baker Institute Advisory Board Visiting Fellow Program

Background Information

The Baker Institute Advisory Board established the Visiting Fellow Program in 2016 to foster collaborative engagement with policy experts in government, academia, other think tanks and the private sector. The Visiting Fellow Program provides candidates with the opportunity to develop a substantive research agenda at the Baker Institute based within one of the institute’s existing centers or programs. A list of current centers and programs can be found at www.bakerinstitute.org.

The Advisory Board Visiting Fellow position is a two-year appointment for an outstanding policy researcher. At the discretion of the institute director, the selected fellow will be provided with up to $200,000 in annual funding to cover salary and fringe benefits as well as research and travel costs. The program gives priority to candidates with the ability to find independent funding to support a permanent position at the institute.

Selection Process

The selection of the Advisory Board Visiting Fellow is led by institute director, Ambassador Djerejian, in coordination with the institute’s Board of Advisors and academic affairs director. Candidates are evaluated on their expected contribution to the research output and impact of the Baker Institute. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong potential to establish a long-term position or collaboration with the institute following the program.

Applications are due by January 31, 2020 and the successful candidate will start the visiting appointment in summer 2020.

Application

All candidates are required to submit the following with their application:

1) Current resume or c.v.

2) Research proposal describing the candidate’s research agenda and expected deliverables (papers, events, outreach activities, etc.) for the duration of the appointment (1000 words max.).

3) Proposed annual budget for travel, research and other anticipated costs to be used during the duration of the two-year appointment.

Questions regarding the application or the program should be sent to Ben Stevenson, director of operations and planning, by email at b.stevenson@rice.edu or by phone at 713-348-2374.

Quick Link for Postinghttp://jobs.rice.edu/postings/21171 Job Functions

Essential Functions

- Develops a policy research agenda using appropriate analytical approaches, models and methods
- Plans, directs and conducts research in coordination with the broader goals and mission of the Baker Institute
- Translates research results into timely and relevant public policy recommendations for
dissemination to the government, academia and private sector audiences as well as the general public
- Writes and publishes white papers, conference reports, opinion articles, blogs and policy briefs
- Facilitates collaboration between the Baker Institute and local, national, and international
organizations and experts
- May manage a team of other researchers and program support staff
- Communicates and promotes the work of the Baker Institute to the public through media appearances, public testimony, social media, and other speaking engagements
- Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions or InformationApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Other Document
3. Research Proposal

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a master's degree or higher?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Do you have five or more years of policy-related experience in academia, industry or government, or additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on anequivalent year for year basis in lieu of the experience requirement?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please provide the salary or range that you would require or consider for this position.

   (Open Ended Question)