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Research Intern
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Assist with projects and activities related to genocide prevention and response, including research, policy outreach, education initiatives, and administrative support .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong research and analytical skills in the context of genocide prevention and response, with a focus on mass atrocities. Proficient in communication and collaboration, with a keen attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Research ExperienceAnalytic WritingCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailSocial Science Research Methods
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Hard Skills
Literature ReviewData AnalysisQualitative ReportingPolicy OutreachResearch Methodology
Soft Skills
CollaborationOrganizationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Excel
Industry Keywords
Genocide PreventionMass AtrocitiesEarly Warning ProjectPolicy ResponseEducation Initiatives
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
What you’ll need- 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
Comp & perks- Paid internship
- Virtual/remote work location
- 20 hours per week