WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR our Spring 2025 Science Communication INTERNship.

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is currently accepting applications for its spring science communication internship. This internship runs from 1 March 2025 to 31 May 2025.

The position includes a modest stipend to offset living expenses during the period of the internship. The science communication intern will gain experience in communicating complex systems science for a general audience through a variety of platforms including blogs, the IIASA website, social media, and video, among others. The successful candidate will work in the IIASA Communications and External Relations (CER) department, assisting with a variety of tasks including web publishing, media relations, event coverage, multimedia, social media, and other communication activities.

• A Bachelor's or equivalent degree in science or journalism, and/or current student or graduate of a science journalism program
• Applicants from all countries are welcome, but IIASA gives priority to citizens or residents of countries in which IIASA has a Member Organization.

• First-hand experience in writing about science for non-specialist audiences via blogs, newspapers, university web sites, or other outlets.
• Written and oral fluency in English and proven ability to understand complex scientific research.
• Experience with or interest in social media, video, photography, or other multimedia.

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To for this opportunity, you will need to provide the following documents in English:

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• CV/Resume
• One writing sample of no more than 800 words about a scientific topic and aimed at a general audience (e.g., article for a newspaper or magazine, blog post, or op-ed)
• A letter of recommendation.

Incomplete applications and/or applications containing written samples longer than 800 words will
not be considered.