[Sci-tech-public] SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY INTERNSHIP

[Kathaleen Brearley]

SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY INTERNSHIP



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.

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.

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.

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.

Location:   Washington, D.C.

Date offered:  September-December 2005 (minimum).

Application Deadline: July 20, 2005



How to apply for an internship

Send a letter introducing yourself and including the following information:

·          your name, address, phone number, and email;

·          the internship for which you are applying;

·          the period (summer, fall, spring, or fall/spring) for which you 
are applying;

·          the approximate dates you would be available;

·          how you became aware of the UCS internship program (career 
office, Internet, publication);

·          how a UCS internship relates to your views and career interests;

·          previous experience (paid or volunteer) that qualifies you for 
the internship;

·          your computer skills, including word processing, database, 
email, and Internet;

·          your office skills and experience, including filing, faxing, 
copying, and phones;

·          whether you are considering doing this internship for academic 
credit; and

·          the names and phone numbers of one professional and one academic 
reference.



DO NOT INCLUDE LETTERS OF REFERENCE OR SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS.



Send your cover letter, along with a copy of your resume, and one writing 
sample of five pages or less to the Internship Coordinator at 
<mailto:internship at ucsusa.org>internship at ucsusa.org.


Gila Neta
Restoring Scientific Integrity
Union of Concerned Scientists
1707 H St NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006-3962
202-331-5428 (direct)
202-223-6162 (fax)


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