Fellowship/summer opportunities -Science Policy Fellowship, other

Thu Mar 22 09:34:29 EDT 2012

Dear MIT Postdocs-
Since some of the opportunities listed below are open to postdocs, 
Heather Law (MIT Global Education and Career Development) has forwarded 
these announcements.

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  Announcing McKinsey & Company's Insight Programs, and Inviting
  Applications
  McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm with nearly 9,000
  consultants in 90 offices across 50 countries, is hosting several
  exciting summer programs for students working towards advanced
  professional degrees.  These programs offer non-MBA advanced degree
  students a closer look at management consulting.  Each of the
  comprehensive seminars will cover a range of topics important to those
  who are exploring alternative career possibilities.

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  _McKinsey & Company Insight Information Session_
  When: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 6pm -- 8pm
  Where: MIT Campus - Building 4, Room 237
  Description:   An event for PhD students and Post-docs to learn more
  about McKinsey & Company and its summer programs. Refreshments  will
  be served!

  RSVP: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MITApril10

  Please see below for details on our summer programs:
  Insight Healthcare
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  June 21 -- 24, 2012
  Application deadline: April 22, 2012
  http://www.mckinsey.com/Careers/Apply/University_recruiting/Insight_Healthcare
  Qualified Applicants for Insight Healthcare should be:
  .        Completing an MD, a medical internship, residency or
  fellowship in 2013 or 2014
  .        Completing a PhD or post-doc in healthcare related
  disciplines including biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry or
  immunology in 2013
  .        Currently residing in the United States or Canada
  .        Available to attend the entire event starting at 5:30 p.m. on
  the evening of Thursday, June 21^st and ending at 1:30 p.m. on the
  afternoon of Sunday, June 24

  Insight Engineering & Science
  Chicago, Illinois
  June 7 -- 10, 2012
  Application deadline: April 22, 2012
  http://www.mckinsey.com/Careers/Apply/University_recruiting/Insight_Engineering_and_Science

  Qualified Applicants for Insight Engineering & Science should be:
  .        Completing a PhD or post-doc in engineering, computer
  science, economics, mathematics, operations or physics in 2013
  .        Currently residing in the United States or Canada
  .        Available to attend the entire event starting at 5:30 p.m. on
  the evening of Thursday, June 7^th and ending at 1:30 p.m. on the
  afternoon of Sunday, June 10

  Insight Asia
  Chicago, Illinois
  June 21 -- 24, 2012
  Application deadline: April 22, 2012
  http://www.mckinsey.com/Careers/Apply/University_recruiting/Insight_Asia
  Qualified Applicants for Asia should be:
  .        Dedicated to starting a career in Asia (Korea, Thailand,
  Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Greater China, Japan, Singapore,
  Vietnam, or any of our Business Technology and Operations Offices in
  Asia). If you are interested in starting a career in Australia or New
  Zealand, please contact Sheridan Kerr at sheridan_kerr at mckinsey.com
  <mailto:sheridan_kerr at mckinsey.com>
  .        Fluent in English and one of the following languages: Korean,
  Thai, Malay, Bahasa, Tagalog/Filipino, Japanese, Cantonese or Mandarin
  .        Completing an MD, a medical internship, residency, fellowship
  in 2013 or 2014
  .        Completing a PhD or post-doc in 2013
  .        Currently enrolled at a school in the United States or Canada

  No business experience required. All expenses will be paid by McKinsey
  & Company. If you are applying to more than one program, please
  indicate which program you prefer and why in your cover letter.
  Learn more and apply at:
  http://www.mckinsey.com/Careers/Your_background/Advanced_professional_degrees

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  Science Policy Fellowship

/_Job Summary_//_
_/This paid, temporary position in our Alexandria, Virginia office 
reports to the Director of Science Policy. The fellow assists the 
organization with its mission to make research to improve health a 
higher national priority through education, advocacy and public policy 
activities.  Fellowships are typically 3 month appointments. Preferred 
start date is April 9, 2012.

/_Job Description_/
The science policy fellow will:

·    Track relevant policy issues, including budget and appropriations 
legislation

·    Perform background research and write to support the development of 
fact sheets, newsletter articles and the web site

·    Complete and present a self-directed project on a science policy 
topic relevant to the mission of Research!America

·    Provide project support on various Research!America initiatives

·    Attend briefings and hearings on Capitol Hill and coalition meetings

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/_Eligibility_/_
_Those with a PhD are eligible for the fellowship. Candidates should 
have a strong science background and excellent oral and written 
communication skills. Familiarity with the medical, health, as well as 
non-life sciences research sectors and the federal policy structures 
that impact the funding and regulation of research is preferred. 
Candidates must have experience with the Microsoft Office Suite software.

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/_Compensation_//_
_/Research!America offers a stipend and transportation benefits.

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/_To Apply_/*/_
_/*E-mail résumé, cover letter, availability, and a writing sample that 
demonstrates your ability to write about science and/or policy for the 
public; and contact information for three references to: Max G. 
Bronstein, Director of Science Policymbronstein at researchamerica.org 
<http://www.researchamerica.org/mbronstein@researchamerica.org> Phone: 
571-482-2704

http://www.researchamerica.org/fellowship

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