Internship Opening with PONI

The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) is seeking an intern to support its effort to develop the next generation of leaders in nuclear science and policy. This effort is comprised of numerous activities, including a yearly Conference Series, the Nuclear Scholars Initiative, research by “next generation” working groups, international outreach events, a blog and associated live debate series, as well as other efforts.

The intern’s primary responsibilities will consist of supporting PONI staff in coordinating and organizing events; research support for PONI staff, including director Clark Murdock; authoring posts for the PONI Debates the Issues blog; assisting in the review and editing of papers submitted for publications; and other administrative duties as assigned. Interns are strongly encouraged to pursue their own research and write about issues of interest to them and will have time to do so. Interns are also encouraged to attend all Nuclear Scholars Initiative meetings and, if funding permits, travel to conferences.

The internship is full-time, paid, and for a maximum of 6 months.Competitive applicants will have a serious interest in nuclear weapons and national security policy, strong analytic and writing skills, and the ability to efficiently multitask.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample of no more than three pages to poni@csis.org.