<html>
<body>
<br>
<b>SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY INTERNSHIP<br><br>
</b> <br><br>
The scientific community over the past several years has witnessed
unprecedented and pervasive manipulation, suppression, and distortion of
federal government agency science research and federal advisory
committees. The UCS Restoring Scientific Integrity (RSI) campaign works
to prevent this practice through publicizing abuses of science,
organizing scientists to educate policy makers about the problem and
needed reforms, and working to implement systemic changes that will
improve the role and effectiveness of science in federal policy
making.<br><br>
The RSI intern works with the RSI team to strengthen communication with
the scientific community and raise awareness about scientific integrity
with policy makers, the media, and the general public. As the person
responsible for managing a network of thousands of scientists concerned
about scientific integrity, duties will include a significant amount of
data entry, data analysis, and email and telephone communication with
scientists. <br><br>
In addition to his or her administrative duties, the intern will draft
articles for the web site and on specific issues; organize and
participate in RSI team and coalition meetings; conduct various research
projects; help organize scientific integrity roundtables on university
campuses; and assist with legislative outreach efforts. As the program is
both dynamic and growing, the intern will have significant opportunity to
take on new projects as they arise. This internship is an excellent
opportunity to learn the ins and outs of community organizing, national
media campaigns, and legislative and administrative reform.<br><br>
Candidates should possess strong computer skills, particularly with
Microsoft Access and Word, and the Internet. Robust written and oral
communications abilities, solid administrative skills, event organizing
experience, and the ability to work independently and as a part of a
group are necessary for this position. Most of all, candidates should
have a clear understanding of the current threats to scientific
integrity, a working knowledge of and interest in the way in which the
Executive and Legislative branches of the U.S. government function, and a
demonstrable commitment to working in the public interest/non-profit
sector.<br><br>
<b>Location:</b> Washington, D.C.<br><br>
<b>Date offered: </b>September-December 2005 (minimum).<br><br>
<b>Application Deadline:</b> July 20, 2005<br><br>
<br><br>
<b>How to apply for an internship<br><br>
</b>Send a letter introducing yourself and including the following
information:<br><br>
· your name,
address, phone number, and email; <br><br>
· the internship
for which you are applying; <br><br>
· the period
(summer, fall, spring, or fall/spring) for which you are applying;
<br><br>
· the approximate
dates you would be available; <br><br>
· how you became
aware of the UCS internship program (career office, Internet,
publication); <br><br>
· how a UCS
internship relates to your views and career interests; <br><br>
· previous
experience (paid or volunteer) that qualifies you for the internship;
<br><br>
· your computer
skills, including word processing, database, email, and Internet;
<br><br>
· your office
skills and experience, including filing, faxing, copying, and phones;
<br><br>
· whether you are
considering doing this internship for academic credit; and <br><br>
· the names and
phone numbers of one professional and one academic reference. <br><br>
<b> <br><br>
DO NOT INCLUDE LETTERS OF REFERENCE OR SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS.</b> <br><br>
<br><br>
Send your cover letter, along with a copy of your resume, and one writing
sample of five pages or less to the <b>Internship Coordinator</b> at
<a href="mailto:internship@ucsusa.org">internship@ucsusa.org</a>.<br><br>
<br>
Gila Neta<br>
Restoring Scientific Integrity<br>
Union of Concerned Scientists<br>
1707 H St NW, Suite 600<br>
Washington, DC 20006-3962<br>
202-331-5428 (direct)<br>
202-223-6162 (fax)<br><br>
<br>
</body>
</html>