Civic Science Fellow - Community Engagement
Morgridge Institute for ResearchMadison, Wisconsin, United States
Posted April 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Morgridge Institute for Research is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing regenerative biology through cutting‑edge animal model studies, imaging, and molecular genetics. It also provides high‑throughput computing and software integration services to support scientific research across the UW‑Madison campus and beyond.
Job Description
Two full-time 18-month fellowship positions focusing on evidence-based approaches to communicating about science in polarized political or information environments. Develop and empirically evaluate real-world strategies for public engagement with science that meaningfully connects communities across different ideological or value-based fault lines.
Requirements
- PhD in a social sciences discipline
- Experience in scholarly or on-the-ground engagement with communities
- Experience in creating informal science programming
- Experience in research program or project management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
