MidGrowing growth
Science Policy Advisor
Connect scientific evidence to government decisions
$65,000 – $130,000/yrAdvise policymakers on science-related legislation, funding, and regulatory issues.
Highlights
Common tasks
Summarize research for policymakers, draft policy briefs, and advise on science funding.
Potential downsides
Politics overriding evidence, slow policy change, and partisan environments.
Skills
ResearchCommunicationCritical thinkingData analysisPattern recognition
Interests
ScienceCommunicationHealthcareEnvironmentTechnology
Industries
Sustainability
Work style
AnalyticalCollaborativePeople-focusedIndependentHands-on
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