Visiting Scientific Outreach Specialist

• Identify and vet scientific experts for SciLine's Expert Matching Service, including recruiting Spanish-speaking scientists.
• Reach out to scientific experts to recruit them for interviews with journalists from local and national media outlets.
• Expand SciLine's database of experts, focusing on bilingual and diverse backgrounds.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess the efficacy of SciLine's services.

This role directly supports evidence-based journalism by connecting journalists with credible scientific experts, thereby enhancing public understanding of science and informing decision-making.

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline (social sciences a plus).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Strong research skills and ability to extract meaning from scientific papers.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with scientists and organizations.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Tableau, Power BI, R, Salesforce) a plus.

Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement benefits, and disability coverage.

SciLine is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) that connects journalists to scientific expertise to enhance journalism with scientific context.