Congressman Ehlers is seeking candidates for a Legislative Assistant to handle Science Committee issues in his personal office. The person would be responsible for advising the Congressman and developing policy on all scientific issues that are before Congress. In addition, the person would be responsible for staying abreast of developments in the different fields of science and briefing the Congressman on new issues or discoveries relevant to federal policy, working with the various scientific organizations on policy and scientific issues, and representing the Congressman’s views to the scientific community. The qualifications for the position include:

A PhD is required;
background in science policy;
strong writing, communication, and networking skills;
ability to keep abreast of research in different fields of science;
knowledge of PowerPoint;
and experience in the federal legislative process.

Please e-mail resume and CV (as appropriate) to
Cameron.wilson@mail.house.gov, with the subject “Ehlers Science Position”. No phone calls or faxes please.