ESTH Intern

Embassy building (Photo: State Dept.)

Background

The Regional Environmental, Scientific, Technological and Health (ESTH) section advances governmental, research and commercial cooperation for the eleven U.S. missions located in the Nordics, Baltics, Germany, Poland and Russia. Issues covered include clean technology, renewable
energy, climate finance, technology commercialization, scientific research collaboration and Arctic issues (including climate change,
wildlife and health).

Scope

Interns will report directly to the Regional Hub Officer and the ESTH Scientific Specialist. Duties include conducting extensive research, writing and briefings on key ESTH topics. The successful candidate will also be expected to lead special projects, attend key lectures/presentations, assist with ESTH visitors, contribute to the Hub periodical (the “e-Letter”) and actively participate in relevant internal/external meetings.

Qualifications

Graduate students (in science, engineering, law, business or a relevant liberal art) with deep interest and/or competences in ESTH issues are
strongly encouraged to apply. Nevertheless, highly-motivated undergraduate students with strong academic credentials will be
considered. Essential skills/abilities include: thinking creatively, strong organizational skills, demonstrating a willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and maintaining a good sense of humor. The successful candidate must have strong English writing and communication skills.

Duration

Though the schedule will be flexible to match the intern’s educational obligations, the intern will be expected to work between 15-20 hours per week. The internship will begin August/September and last a minimum of three months and up to 6 months.

The internship is unpaid.

Relevance to the student

The goal of the internship is to give the student insights into the workings of a US mission regarding environmental policy, climate change, science policy and health, as well as a general introduction into working in an international environment.

To apply

Follow the instructions on the FNSIP main page and indicate that you are applying for the ESTH internship no later than December 21, 2012.

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