Research Intern

Job Description:

• Assist with projects and activities related to genocide prevention and response, including research, policy outreach, education initiatives, and administrative support
• Support Simon-Skjodt Center research projects, including the Early Warning Project and the Lessons Learned in Preventing and Responding to Mass Atrocities project
• Research the dynamics of mass atrocities and policy responses in countries at risk of or experiencing mass atrocities
• Conduct literature reviews of scholarly studies about mass atrocities and their prevention
• Prepare detailed notes from interviews and meetings
• Support Early Warning Project research by analyzing fatality counts in high-risk countries using Excel, analyzing qualitative reporting, and researching selected countries at risk
• Draft analytic memos and rapporteur’s reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree as a junior or senior at the time of applying, or a graduate degree, from an accredited university
• Strong interest in genocide and mass atrocity prevention, demonstrated through dedicated coursework, research experience, and/or professional experience
• Experience with research and writing about contemporary mass atrocities and their prevention
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Preferred: Experience researching contemporary cases of mass atrocities and/or countries at risk of potential mass atrocities
• Preferred: Familiarity with social science research methods
• Submit a one-page resume, one-page cover letter, and a relatively short 5–7 page policy memo or excerpt from a class paper as a writing sample

Benefits:

• Paid internship
• Virtual/remote work location
• 20 hours per week