Who We Are
Created to Advise the Nation
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (The National Academies) provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society.Learn more about our history.
As the operating and principal programmatic arm of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the National Research Council has established these guiding principles:
Our Vision
A nation and a world that rely on scientific evidence to make decisions that benefit humanity.
Our Mission
The National Academies provide independent, trustworthy advice and facilitate solutions to complex challenges by mobilizing expertise, practice, and knowledge in science, engineering, and medicine.
Our Core Values
Independence, Objectivity, Rigor, Integrity, Inclusivity, Truth
As separate operating units, the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine have crafted mission, vision, and values statements informed by their members and specific to their disciplines. You can find them on their websites, linked at the bottom of this page.
Regarding Zhengxianling - China's first pan - international talent recruitment platform
Zhengxianling is developed and operated by Shanghai Yuntong Information Technology Co., Ltd. The company mainly provides international services such as talent job-seeking and recruitment, recruitment and introduction of high-level talents / science and technology innovation-related talents (Overseas Excellent Young Talents, Qiming Plan, online and offline job fairs, campus recruitment, social recruitment, online recruitment, headhunting, etc.), academic exchanges, and software development. In due time, we will launch language platforms and APPs in AI English, Korean, Japanese, French, German, etc. to meet the needs of global users. Up to now, the company has established communication channels with national ministries and commissions such as the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the Ministry of Science and Technology, talent offices of the Organization Departments of some provincial and municipal Party committees, departments of human resources and social security, industry and information technology, science and technology, trade unions, chambers of commerce, academic societies, associations, 985 and 211 universities in various regions across the country, HRs of some enterprises, the International Academician Consortium, the United Nations Science and Technology Commission WDTA, and some international institutions in countries such as Russia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Canada, and QS World's top 100 universities (MIT, Oxford, the University of Melbourne...).
Service items are as follows:
A. Recruitment and introduction of international high-level / science and technology innovation-related talents (doctors, post-doctors, academicians) (online and offline job fairs, campus recruitment, social recruitment, online recruitment, headhunting, etc.), overseas enterprise study tours, academic exchanges, and software development.
B. Operation of Zhengxianling® (The types of talents on the platform and official account are not limited. Note: The official website is undergoing upgrading and renovation).
Service-supported regions:
China, South Korea, Japan, Russia, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Hungary, Italy, the United States, Canada, etc. (covering more than 100 countries and regions).
Main service content: Online and offline special high-level talent job fairs for cities, parks, and employers, talent-introduction activities related to science and technology innovation (project solicitation, screening, roadshow... implementation, etc.), investment promotion, academic exchange conferences, online job-seeking and recruitment, and offline services are available in the above-mentioned designated countries.
In the past 2024, we have successively joined the Hubei Chushang Federation in China and the World Federation of Inventors' Associations [IFIA], and have established the grand goal of building Zhengxianling into China's first pan-international talent recruitment platform (Language platforms and APPs in AI English, Korean, Japanese, French, German, etc. will be launched in due time. The establishment of the International HRD (HR) Alliance is in progress), and in the future, it will serve billions of users in more than 200 countries around the world. As of December 31, 2024, we have received a reply from the chairman of the United Nations Science and Technology Commission WDTA, welcoming Yuntong Technology and Zhengxianling to join the cooperation of the United Nations Science and Technology Commission WDTA in 2025. Starting from 2025, we will cooperate with the International Academician Consortium and may participate in activities such as the FCPAE (Federation of Chinese Professionals in Europe) European Forum to facilitate international talent exchanges and cooperation, thereby promoting scientific and technological innovation, driving employment, serving global economic construction, and promoting friendly cross-border cooperation to create a better future. Thus, we can better serve users from all over the world.
The Chinese full name of IFIA: World Federation of Inventors' Associations. Its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland, and San Francisco, the United States. In February 2024, after being reviewed and approved by the 47th Global Executive Committee of IFIA, Shanghai Yuntong Information Technology Co., Ltd. [Zhengxianling] joined the organization. For details, please refer to the official website of IFIA:
https://www.ifia.com/ifia-47th-executive-committee-meeting-held-on-feb-2024/
Our company's recruitment platform will officially launch a paid service starting from February 1, 2025. For details, please refer to:
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/YmOxE1snwAAvskZgwm5RxA
Currently, we are organizing online and offline special job fairs for high-level talents of international organizations. For details of the event, please refer to the push article on the schedule plan of the international high-level talent recruitment activities of Zhengxianling®:
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/UGfNhxHRoIs1KZF7Thsfxg
Zhengxianling® recruits a large number of overseas high-level talents and innovative talents all year round. For details, please refer to the official account introduction:
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/8YaCD8xaXiDeC93a1foUKQ
Regarding the invitation letter for the initiation of the International HRD (HR) Alliance, please refer to the official account introduction:
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/fdg6QB82KAJCeTi0VZVZKQ
We welcome HRs of employers from all over the world, heads of universities and research institutes, academic leaders, young doctors / post-doctors / academicians and other talents to contact us or register to join our platform，The talents we recruit will be preferentially recommended to work in universities, research institutions and other units in China or various countries around the world.
Our Leadership
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When theleaders of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine speak, it is worth listening.—Washington Post editorial board
Our Presidents
Marcia McNutt
President of theNational Academy of Sciencesand Chair of the National Research Council
John L. Anderson
President of theNational Academy of Engineering
Victor J. Dzau
President of theNational Academy of Medicine
Academies Management
Kenneth R. Fulton
Executive Officerof theNational Academy of Sciences
Alton D. Romig Jr.
Executive Officer of theNational Academy of Engineering
J. Michael McGinnis
Leonard D. Schaeffer Executive Officerof theNational Academy of Medicine
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Leadership
Executive Officer and NAS Chief Operating Officer
Ebun Caldeira Johnson, Chief Financial Officer
William Kearney, Executive Director, Office of News and Public Information
Leonard Kim, Chief Information Officer
David May, Chief Communications Officer
Maureen Mellody, Executive Director, NRC Executive Office
Audrey Mosley, General Counsel
Kim Parker Pinder, Chief Human Resources Officer
Alison Purvis, Chief Development Officer
Donna Ramsey,Senior Director, Office of Administration
Enita Williams, Director, Office of Program Security
Governing Board
Program Leadership
Carlotta M. Arthur,Executive Director, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education
Lauren Alexander Augustine, Executive Director, Gulf Research Program
Tina Bahadori, Executive Director, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
Elizabeth Eide, Executive Director, Division on Earth and Life Studies
Monica N. Feit, Executive Director, Health and Medicine Division
Christopher J. King, Executive Director, Office of Congressional and Government Affairs
Victoria Sheehan, Executive Director, Transportation Research Board
Patti Simon, Executive Director, Report Review Committee
Vaughan Turekian, Executive Director, Policy and Global Affairs Division
Join Us
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine make a difference every day. Bring your talents to support us in our mission to provide independent, objective advice to the nation and the world.
We provide our employees with competitive compensation and benefits.
Life at the Academies
At the National Academies, we don’t wear lab coats and there are no laboratories in our workplace. But we are scientists, engineers, doctors, and lay people all working together for the good of our nation.
Over 1,100 employees support the work of theNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicinewith more than 4,800 distinguished leaders and 5,700 experts volunteering their time to serve on committees, plan and participate in seminars, review documents, and assist the work of the National Academies. Members, volunteers, and employees help to address a variety of the nation's issues.
Mostof our workisundertaken at the request of federal agencies or mandated by Congress. Private industry, foundations, and state and local governments also sponsor activities.
Every activity is given scrupulous attention in an environment independent of government, special interests, and sponsoring groups. We play an important role in public-policy decision-making on scientific and technological issues.
Core Values
We pride ourselves on addressing scientific and technical issues in a fair and balanced manner. This approach is equally important in our working relationships.
Our values define what we stand for as an organization and as individuals. They guide our behaviors and form the foundation of our commitments to our customers, volunteers, members, employees, and communities.
Commitment to Excellence
We are committed to excellence in all aspects of our operation and understand the importance of our work and its impact on the world.To accomplish this:
·we work collaboratively across functions to achieve our common goals;
·we make every effort to deliver on time and within our business plans and guidelines, the commitments that we make to each other and each customer;
·we empower employees by promoting personal responsibility and accountability along with creative thinking, innovation and informed risk-taking in all our activities;
·we welcome change and seek to marry improvements in process and product to the traditions that have served us well for many years; and
·we aspire at all times to do our jobs better in every dimension.
Respect for People and Ideas
Creating a respectful and meaningful workplace, characterized by honest, direct, and relevant communication is important at the National Academies. We are committed to communicating definable and measurable goals. We act with integrity and engender trust in both colleagues and customers. We conduct our business with the highest professional and ethical standards and treat all resources entrusted to us as if they were our own.
Listening to ideas and employing them when possible, including others, and sharing credit, are powerful ways to convey respect. People who feel valued and respected are willing to extend themselves for the good of the team. We strive for a collaborative work environment that values and respects the work of everyone.
Honesty and Generosity
What is meant by “honesty, and generosity, in working with staff, volunteers, and sponsors” in the National Academies’ workplace?
·Honesty— working with people in a truthful manner
·Generosity— providing assistance wherever and whenever possible
A Supportive Work Environment
We are committed to offering a work environment marked by continuous learning, an entrepreneurial, can-do spirit, and a team orientation. In addition, we are committed to an environment that allows for a healthy balance between our professional and personal lives. This commitment will enable us to attract and retain the best-qualified people and create a workplace that we can be proud and where we can enjoy our work, always while seeking to carry out our mission.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that is consistent with equal employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, medical condition for which a person has been rehabilitated or cured, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, political affiliation, personal appearance, matriculation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.
Work Experience
Total Rewards is a framework that pulls together the various ways the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine value employees’ contributions and the important roles they play in our work.
While we cannot measure the intangible value of work experience, we recognize that we all have different needs, work styles, and preferences. Many of us are challenged by continuously changing priorities in our professional and personal lives.
We often hear throughout the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that we are unique. We are, and so is our work! There are not many places where you can work alongside a Nobel Prize winner or discuss topics with a world-renowned research leader. Even if employees do not have this direct contact, each employee contributes every day to our ability to impact the policy decisions and direction of our nation.
Work/Life Balance
Meaningful daily achievement and enjoyment in work, family, friends, and self is difficult to balance and is different for everyone. It changes constantly.
Balancing work and life responsibilities is important. Balance takes into consideration our daily achievements at work, being able to laugh, enjoying what we do, and nurturing our relationships with those who are special to us especially our family and our friends. It is not an easy task, and is sometimes difficult to manage.
At the National Academies we work to provide tools in this endeavor. The outcome for the individual is more control, value, and balance both professionally and personally. The outcome for the organization is higher performance from more skilled, accountable, and committed employees and managers.
We understand that managing the demands of a busy career and an active life outside the workplace can be difficult. Personal leave days, access to fitness facilities, an employee and family assistance program, and flexible work arrangements provide employees with tools they can use to help bring balance to their lives.
The Rewards
TheNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are committed to a Total Rewards strategy, providing employees with competitive base pay, cutting-edge benefits, positive workplace that fosters creativity, individual growth opportunities, and a compelling future with an organization employees are proud to serve.
Compensation
Valuing Your Contribution to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's policy on compensation strives to ensure base pay is competitive with the marketplace. Our policy also demands that we consider internal equity for similar jobs within the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. We reward the performance of individual employees via the merit cycle process and promotional increases.
Because of the needs of our employees and the nature of our work, when comparing ourselves to the marketplace, we evaluate the compensation practices of a variety of employers.
Benefits
Offering Comprehensive and Affordable Benefit Choices
We strive to provide benefit options and opportunities that allow employees to mold their benefits around their needs. We continue to expand the flexibility of this approach.
The base benefit structure is a key source of protection for our employees and their families. Base benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, insurance, and disability benefits. Retirement and savings benefits are provided to help you build a financially secure future. A wide choice of investment funds help our employees accomplish their goals under these programs. In addition, Academies-provided holidays, paid personal leave, transportation subsidies, and generous education assistance ensure a healthy work/life balance.
GREAT BENEFITS for regular employees working at least 18.75 hours per week. Some benefits for full-time employees are reflected below.Benefit Brochure(PDF; requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader)* Eligibility for all benefits is governed by the applicable Plan Documents.
