Specialist - Civic Science Fellow - UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics | University of California Berkeley
University of California Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA | United States
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Specialist - Civic Science Fellow - UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics Position overview Position title: Civic Science Fellow
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: . A reasonable estimate for this position is $80,000 to $90,000.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: Late February / Early March 2024
Position duration: 18 Months
Application Window Open date: January 29, 2024
Most recent review date: Monday, Feb 12, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Thursday, Feb 29, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description Civic Science Fellow - Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics
Context
The UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP) is a multidisciplinary research and education center exploring the science of psychedelics. Amidst a contemporary resurgence of interest in psychedelics across science and society, the BCSP conducts world-leading academic research into the role and nature of psychedelics, run a training program for psychedelic facilitation, and produce agenda-setting programs of public education & journalism about psychedelic science, history, politics, culture, and therapeutic value.
With generous funding from the Dana Foundation, and program support from the Rita Allen Foundation, the BCSP is participating in the Civic Science Fellows program for the first time. Working with a Civic Science Fellow, the BCSP aims to deepen our commitment to ensuring that psychedelics are investigated for the benefit of all aspects of our society, using public engagement approaches.
Civic Science Fellows are emerging leaders from diverse demographic, cultural, and professional backgrounds. They are thought leaders, bridge builders, change agents, and communicators working to learn about community priorities and scientific research and bring those worlds together on equal footing to create fundamentally new ways of solving problems. The Fellows spend 18 months experimenting with new evidence-based approaches in science communication and community engagement in order to co-create strong, diverse, and inclusive connections between science and civic life.
Responsibilities
The BCSP Civic Science Fellow will join our team at UC Berkeley to co-design, lead, and implement a Civic Science project at the intersection of psychedelic science and society. By examining the role of psychedelics in domains such as, but not limited to:
Mental healthcare
Racial equity
Research ethics
Neuroscience
Media literacy
Citizen science and/or underground' use of psychedelics
Indigenous knowledge and practice systems
Research agenda-setting
and in consultation with BCSP experts and stakeholders, the Fellow will decide on a Fellowship Project. This Project will meaningfully advance public engagement with psychedelic science in line with the goals of the BCSP and Civic Science Program.
Through a combination of research, practice, and public engagement, they will create at least one substantial concrete civic science work product to capture new knowledge and share it with the psychedelic science community by the end of their Fellowship. Products may include media or content, community events, learning experiences, pilot programs, research or tools, among others, and should have the potential for contributing significant new knowledge to both the field and the BCSP.
The Civic Science Fellow will also support the BCSP as an organization, be a key part of our team, make meaningful contributions to other elements of the BCSP's work, and have the opportunity to participate in the BCSP's scholarly community.
Additional Information & Requirements
Approximately 75% of the Fellow's time will be spent on the design & delivery of their Fellowship project. Up to 20% of their time will be spent participating in the nationwide cohort of other Civic Science Fellows, led by the Rita Allen Foundation. 5% of their time will be spent supporting the general activities of the BCSP, including participating in the scholarly life of the Center, supporting public or scholarly events, contributing to team meetings, and other duties as assigned.
The Civic Science Fellow will be formally supervised by the Faculty Director of the BCSP, and receive day-to-day supervision and support from the BCSP Executive Director and other staff members.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree and at least five (5) years of professional experience OR
Master's degree or equivalent international degree and at least three (3) years of professional experience
Preferred qualifications The successful candidate will:
- Not require prior experience of working in psychedelic science, but would be advantageous
- Demonstrate an understanding of why the BCSP's mission is timely and relevant, as well as a nuanced appreciation of important research and social issues in contemporary psychedelic science
- Have a track record of delivering successful stakeholder (especially public) engagement projects, excellent project management skills, and an appreciation of the civic science approach
Application Requirements Document requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
Reference requirements - 2-3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: Help contact: [email protected] About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
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