Job Description Summary:

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are renowned institutions committed to advancing scientific knowledge, engineering innovation, and medical research. We are pleased to offer an exceptional research opportunity exclusively for motivated undergraduate, or graduate students. Our purpose is to provide you with an immersive experience, working alongside experts, contributing to impactful research projects, and gaining insights into the forefront of science, engineering, and medicine. The selected individual will work inside the Gulf Research Program, and will create and launch new geospatial visualizations to show where the $500 million funding is going in the Gulf Coast, how it’s being used, and the impact it’s having on Gulf residents. They will work with geospatial tools like ArcGIS to “tell the story” of the program impact.

We invite talented and driven undergraduate and graduate students to participate in our program at the National Academies. This program offers a unique chance to collaborate with leading experts, contribute to impactful research projects, and gain valuable exposure to the process behind of providing relevant advice to policy makers on the most relevant issues in science, engineering, and medicine facing the nation today.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered for this temporary opportunity, submit your application including a resume or CV, a cover letter detailing your research interests and motivations, and your academic transcripts. Applicants should be prepared to provide up to three letters of recommendation from professors or advisors. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in interviews.

Join us for an enriching experience, where you can contribute to impactful research while honing skills critical for your future STEM career. We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Description:

Benefits of Participation:

Immersive experience working on influential research activities.
Mentorship from researchers and experts in your chosen field.
Networking opportunities with fellow interns, distinguished professionals, and thought leaders.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Collaborate directly with relevant subject matter experts on ongoing projects, guided by their knowledge and experience.
Conduct thorough literature reviews to gather essential background information for assigned tasks.
Contribute to the planning, execution, and analysis of a variety of consensus building activities.
May contribute to reports, presentations, discussions, and other activities related to the interpretation and communication of research findings.
Attend seminars, workshops, and interdisciplinary team meetings to broaden your understanding of relevant topics.
Engage in insightful scientific discourse with fellow interns, mentors, and professionals, fostering a vibrant learning environment.
Perform administrative tasks such as word processing, copying, answering, and screening calls, and compiling and coordinating mailings.
Create, maintain, and updates records, databases, and files to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Contribute to related duties and special projects as assigned by unit/division.

NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Related duties and special projects as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a relevant STEM discipline.
Demonstrated academic excellence and a sincere passion for scientific research.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other electronic tools relevant to your chosen field.
Analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
Aptitude for collaborative teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment.

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge. Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree college or university program.

Physical Capabilities: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: None.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Reports to manager/supervisor. Supervisor is available to organize work, set objectives, and to assist in problem resolution.

Compensation Range: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine support equity for all, fairness, and transparency in our compensation programs. The compensation for this position is $18.50 per hour, plus potential overtime.

Work Environment: Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, with occasional travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that is consistent with equal employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, medical condition for which a person has been rehabilitated or cured, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, political affiliation, personal appearance, matriculation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.

Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Some functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units.

Job Family:

STFL

Employee Type:

Employee

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

City/State:

Washington, District of Columbia