Research Associate
The Environmental Law Institute (ELI), a non-profit
organization located in
ELI periodically hires recent college graduates to
serve as Research Associates. Research Associates work directly with the 15-20
lawyers and scientists in the Research and Policy Division on projects
addressing environmental and natural resource protection and pollution prevention.
A typical workload combines research and administration.
The Research and Policy Division publishes research
studies and conducts a variety of training courses and workshops. Specific
subject areas include: air and water quality, hazardous waste and brownfields,
international environmental policy, sustainable land use, biodiversity
conservation, freshwater and ocean policy, wetlands management, public health,
environmental enforcement, and mining law.
In addition to researching and writing for some of
these studies, Research Associates also help coordinate and plan various events
at ELI, including seminars, conferences, training courses, and workshops. Other
administrative work may include creating and updating ELI web pages (no
previous experience required), communications, and managing interns.
ELI is accepting applications for Research Associate
positions that begin in the summer of 2012. The Institute is also accepting
applications for other positions throughout its departments. Please see our
website (http://www.eli.org/About/employment.cfm)
for more information.
Qualifications: (1) superior research, writing, and
interpersonal communication skills, and (2) strong desire to gain knowledge in
the environmental field. A background in environmental issues is preferred but
not required. Research Associates are asked to stay for a minimum of two years.
This entry-level position is designed for recent college graduates. Previous
Research Associates have gone on to law school, graduate school, and other
positions in the environmental field.
Salary: $28,750, with excellent benefits.
ELI is strongly committed to providing equal
opportunity and to achieving an inclusive, diverse workforce that values every
individual. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application Process and Deadlines: Interested
candidates must submit:
·
Application (download from http://www.eli.org/About/employment.cfm,
job reference #111108)
·
Cover letter
·
Resume (must include overall
undergraduate GPA)
·
Analytical writing sample
(preferably not scientific or narrative) of 3-5 pages in length
·
Applications are due January 31,
2012.
Completed applications may be emailed to: [log in to unmask]" title="blocked::mailto:[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]
(subject line: RA Search #111108).
No phone calls, please.
Research & Publications Intern
The application
deadline for summer internships is March 9, 2012. Applicants will be accepted
on a rolling basis.
For four decades, the Environmental Law Institute
(ELI) has played a pivotal role in shaping the fields of environmental law,
policy, and management, both domestically and internationally. For more
information on the Institute, visit http://www.eli.org.
ELI seeks individuals to support the research and
publications departments of the Institute. Interns work directly with staff
attorneys, editors, scientists, and economists on a variety of projects.
Substantive areas of focus include: land use policy, public participation in
environmental regulation, biodiversity, air quality, public health, hazardous
waste and brownfields, wetlands and watershed policy, international
environmental policy, armed conflict and the environment, environmental
management systems, and environmental enforcement.
Interns conduct library and internet research, attend
and report on outside events, analyze, edit, and synthesize scholarly material,
assist with preparation for environmental training courses, and perform various
administrative tasks. ELI integrates interns into the day-to-day operations of
the Institute, and interns are encouraged to attend ELI policy events and
meetings. Positions are available throughout the academic year (minimum 15
hours/week) and during the summer (full-time). Candidates should possess
superior research, writing, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as
a strong desire to gain knowledge of the environmental field. A strong academic
background is required, but specific environmental experience is not mandatory.
Applicants must have completed freshman year of college. Compensation is not
available, but a transportation stipend is provided.
To apply, please e-mail a cover letter explaining
interest and availability, resume (include overall GPA), and 3-5 page
analytical writing sample to: [log in to unmask]"
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Please direct all inquiries and applications to [log in to unmask]" title="blocked::mailto:[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]. Phone calls are
not accepted.
ELI is
an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to achieving an inclusive,
diverse workforce that values every individual. Minority candidates are
encouraged to apply.
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