### About Schmidt Science Fellows
Our vision is to cultivate an environment where interdisciplinary science thrives, breaking barriers and accelerating discoveries that benefit the global community. We focus on empowering scientists to tackle larger challenges more rapidly by nurturing and enhancing the next generation of science leaders, establishing a strong community of interdisciplinary scientists and supporters, and utilizing this network to drive transformative change across the sector.
Schmidt Science Fellows, an initiative of Schmidt Sciences in collaboration with the Rhodes Trust, was founded in 2017 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt.
### The Position
We are looking for a committed and proactive Program Manager to ensure the success of our prominent Science Leadership Program (SLP) through detailed planning, coordination, and implementation. You will report to and work closely with the SLP Director, playing a pivotal role in maintaining both operational and program excellence, and pursuing continuous improvement across all facets of the program.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly organized professional with a passion for fostering the next generation of science leaders. The Science Leadership Program comprises three approximately 7-day meetings every year, held in various global locations, including Northern California, Boston, and Oxford, UK. Each meeting is unique, but our dedication to delivering top-tier quality and ensuring an exceptional experience for our Fellows and partners remains unwavering.
### To Apply
Schmidt Science Fellows is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from talented individuals of diverse backgrounds, appointing without consideration of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partnership status, race, color, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion, or belief.
The application deadline is 5pm GMT, Wednesday, 11 December 2024. Initial interviews will be conducted via video call for qualified candidates on the afternoons of Tuesday, 17, or Wednesday, 18 December 2024. Finalists will be invited to an in-person panel interview in the New Year.
For detailed information on the role and application process, please refer to the complete candidate pack. To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae (no more than three pages), a cover letter (up to two pages), and contact details of at least two references (who will not be contacted without your permission) by clicking the ‘Apply’ button above.
For an informal discussion about the role, please reach out to Maysa Mustafa, Director of the Science Leadership Program, at mmustafa@schmidtsciencefellows.org