On-Call Scientific Outreach Support Specialist
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Posted
Jul 31, 2026
Location
Remote (US)
Type
Part-time
Compensation
$38 - $38
Mission
What you will drive
- Identify and vet scientific experts from SciLine's internal database or other sources for referral to journalists.
- Recruit scientific experts to participate in interviews with same-day deadlines.
- Add to SciLine's database of experts.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role directly supports SciLine's mission of connecting journalists to scientific expertise, enhancing the quality and accuracy of science journalism, and promoting evidence-based decision-making.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in Spanish a plus.
- Excellent research skills and commitment to scientific rigor.
- Ability to work quickly on short deadlines and independently.
Benefits
What's in it for you
This is a fully remote, part-time, on-call position for up to 17 hours per week. The anticipated initial rate of compensation is $38 per hour. The term length is September 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027. AAAS is an equal opportunity employer.
About
Inside American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
SciLine is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) that connects journalists to scientific expertise on deadline, enhancing journalism with scientific expertise and context.