National Correspondent, Science

Job description

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. The Science desk of the New York Times is looking for a creative, energetic reporter to cover scientific research in America. We’re looking for someone who can tap and cultivate a large and diverse network of sources in order to bring us stories that capture the excitement and human stakes of scientific discovery at a tumultuous moment in American history: major investments and funding cuts, rising and falling academic stars, A.I.’s growing influence, intensifying competition with China, the personalities and pressures behind pathbreaking research, disputes over authorship and academic integrity, and more. The ideal candidate will be an elegant writer with a mast...