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Biological Proliferation Prevention Research Assistant The Partnership for Global Security has an internship opening for a research assistant who will support the Biological Proliferation Prevention project. The intern will have several responsibilities, including:
• Conducting research on national and international efforts to control the threat posed by the accidental or intentional misapplication of biological and life sciences.
• Monitoring advances associated with global health, emerging infectious diseases, vaccines development, and diagnostic techniques that could be applied to responding/preventing an intentional or natural outbreak.
• Tracking the ongoing debate among and within governments and the expert community to control the spread of biological material and expertise, and efforts to close the gaps in oversight of potentially dangerous biological research.
• Charting the funding and implementation of governmental initiatives aimed to reduce the threat posed by the Soviet-era biological complex.
• Preparing short memos for PGS staff on the latest developments in the biotechnology industry related to the oversight of sensitive technologies.
• Attending Congressional hearings, expert meetings, and other events on biological proliferation prevention.
PGS is looking for a candidate with knowledge of and interest in working on preventing biological weapons proliferation, global biosecurity risks, and monitoring the U.S. agencies involved in biological threat reduction programs. Candidates should be self-motivated with strong writing, research, and communications skills. Graduate student preferred. Web site management skills a plus.
The internship will begin in September 2008 and run through December 2008. Candidates should be available for a minimum of 3 days a week. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to Raphael Della Ratta at rdellaratta@partnershipforglobalsecurity.org.
Nuclear Threat Reduction Research Assistant The Partnership for Global Security (PGS) has an internship opening for an analyst who will support the Nuclear Threat Reduction project. The intern will have several responsibilities, including:
• Collecting news, reports, and other information on relevant WMD nonproliferation and threat reduction issues from various on-line sources; compiling and formatting this information into a “Nuclear News” electronic newsletter; and distributing two newsletters per week over PGS’ e-mail subscriber list.
• Researching and writing reports on specific political, governmental, military, or economic issues in Russia that may impact, directly or indirectly, security and nonproliferation cooperation with the United States.
• Monitoring nuclear developments in key countries, including but not limited to China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Iran.
• Tracking the potential global expansion of nuclear power and efforts to reduce the proliferation consequences.
• Monitoring the implementation and accomplishments of U.S. CTR programs.
• Attending Congressional hearings, expert meetings, and other relevant events.
PGS is looking for a candidate with knowledge of and interest in working on global and Russian/FSU nuclear nonproliferation issues. Candidates should be self-motivated with strong research, writing, and communications skills, especially in working with on-line sources of information. Graduate student preferred. Web site management skills a plus.
The internship will begin in September 2008 and run through December 2008. Candidates should be available for a minimum of 3 days a week. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to Raphael Della Ratta at rdellaratta@partnershipforglobalsecurity.org.
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship was established in 1987 to provide college graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security.
Twice yearly, the Fellowship's Board of Directors selects a small group of outstanding individuals to spend six months in Washington. Supported by a monthly stipend, the Fellows serve as full-time project assistants at the participating organization of their choice. In the Program's first fourteen years, seventy-seven Fellowships have been awarded.
Scoville Fellows, through independent projects and active participation with their chosen organization and the larger community dedicated to peace and security issues, have rich opportunities to gain experience and leadership skills and to help translate their social concerns into direct action. In addition, each Fellow selects a board member to serve as a mentor and mentor, smoothing the transition to Washington, DC.
Scoville Fellows are selected from an international pool of distinguished applicants. Prospective Fellows are expected to demonstrate excellent academic accomplishments and a strong interest in issues of peace and security. Graduate study, a college major, course work, or substantial independent reading that reflects the substantive focus of the fellowship is also a plus. Prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy is highly desirable. It is preferred, but not required, that such activities be focused on peace and security issues.
The goals of the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship program are to:
- provide a unique educational experience to outstanding individuals who might otherwise not have the opportunity to work on peace and security issues in Washington, DC;
- develop leadership skills that can serve the Fellow throughout a career in the peace and security field or related areas of public service;
- contribute to the critically important work of the participating nonprofit, public-interest organizations; and
- continue the work of Herbert Scoville, Jr. by encouraging young people to contribute to this field.
Please visit the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship website for more information.
