Geoscience Workforce Program Internship Opportunity

The AGI Workforce Program tracks the supply and demand of geoscientists by collecting original data and analyzing existing data from Federal and industry sources, in order to inform the geoscience community of workforce trends and issues through regular reports.  The Workforce Program also engages the next generation of geoscientists by supporting student recruitment at the college level and by communicating with students, faculty, and non-academic professionals about making the transition into the geoscience workforce after graduation.

AGI’s Workforce Program is seeking an intern to work with the Workforce Staff this summer.  Tasks include data entry, database management, querying using SQL, communication with geoscientific societies and university departments, and generally supporting the activities of the Workforce Program this summer.

This internship is intended for students (either pursuing an undergraduate or Master’s degree) with experience with data collection, data entry and database management. Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.

The internship is 12 weeks long and includes a $5,000 stipend.  The starting date is flexible. 

The internship will be held in the offices for the American Geosciences Institute in Alexandria, VA.  Intern will be responsible for finding a housing arrangement if needed.

To apply for this position, please send a resume with a cover letter describing how your experience will help you in this position. Please also include names and contact information for two references via email toworkforce@agiweb.org.

All applications must be received by April 15, 2013. All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer

Consumer Science Staff Fellow position

The Consumer Studies Team (CST), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is seeking applications to fill Consumer Science Staff Fellow position(s). One or more selections may be made. The salary will be generally equivalent to the Federal General Schedule GS-12 (annual salary: $74,872-$97,333) or GS-13 level (annual salary: $89,033-$115,742), commensurate with degree and experience. FDA is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke-free environment. Staff Fellows in FDA are on a special term limited appointment and renewal of appointments are made on an annual basis, subject to availability of funds.

The CFSAN formulates national regulatory policy on the safety and labeling of food and cosmetic products. The CST applies social science knowledge and techniques to plan, implement, analyze, and evaluate policy-oriented consumer research for the Center and provides expert social science advice to CFSAN and other FDA units. This research focuses on, but is not limited to, consumer and industry response to nutrition and food safety issues, including nutrition labeling, warning labels, risk communication, and consumer education. The research is critical for Center decision-making and can have important and long-term implications on the health and welfare of U.S. consumers.

Duties:

1. Conduct and/or participate in planning, conceptualizing, designing data collection (e.g., focus groups, surveys, and experimental studies) and analysis of primary and/or secondary data;
2. Advise Center management on consumer research issues as they relate to Center policies and serve as technical advisor to various committees and task groups within and outside the Center that deal with matters affecting consumers and industry;
3. Disseminate and/or participate in disseminating research findings in peer-reviewed journal articles, in presentations at professional society meetings and conferences, and to CFSAN and other FDA units; and
4. Maintain contacts with professional peers within and outside of the FDA and maintain a current working knowledge of consumer research literature.

Requirements:

1. A Master’s or Doctoral degree in a behavioral or social science discipline including, but not limited to, communications, consumer science, economics, evaluation, marketing, psychology, public health, public policy, survey methodology, and sociology;
2. Evidence of training and experience in applied quantitative and/or qualitative research in a social science discipline;
3. Strong written and oral communication skills; and
4. Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Interest and experience in applying social science techniques to consumer research related to food safety and nutrition issues is preferred. Inquiries are encouraged.

Applicants should send a resume and two research writing samples by April 30, 2013 to Ms. Amy Lando at OAO-Mail@fda.hhs.gov.

Millennium Challenge Corporation Positions

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in developing countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry.  They are currently recruiting for two positions:

1.  The Economic Analysis Division of the MCC’s Department of Policy & Evaluation is now accepting applications for summer internships.  See http://www.mcc.gov/pages/jobs/internships for more information. 

2.  Economics Data Analyst - Intermittent, Personal Services Contractor (PSC).  This position is located in the Economic Analysis (EA) Division of the MCC’s Department of Policy & Evaluation (DPE). The PSC will serve as an analyst and program support specialist. Possessing a solid background in economics and quantitative analysis with experience in desktop publishing or web content management, the PSC will work in collaboration with MCC economists and technical
specialists under the direction of MCC's Managing Director for Economic Analysis.

Duties will include:

• Prepare economic analysis content to be ready for online access, including economic rate of return (ERR) analysis, beneficiary analysis (BA), constraints analysis (CA) and other analytical documents produced by MCC.
• Reviewing/editing spreadsheets, converting to standardized format, and conducting sensitivity analysis as needed.
• Managing quarterly plan for publishing of ERRs, BAs, CAs and other files online, and tracking the status of all products

If this sounds like the ideal position for you, please view our full vacancy announcement
at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/MCC/MCCMCC/MCCMCC01/MCC-13-PLA-0211/listing.html

World Bank RA Position

The Global Macroeconomics Team in the Development Economics Prospects Group is responsible for monitoring and analyzing the global economy and advises senior management on the implications of global economic events for developing countries. As part of this overall work program, the team produces a twice-yearly forecast of the global economy – in addition to a wide variety of regular and ad hoc reports.

In support of this work program, the team maintains a large-scale international high-frequency data system using an SQL back-end, Eviews as mid-ware and Excel among other programs as a front end.  It also operates and actively develops an annual forecasting model covering the national income accounts (GDP) and balance of payments (BOP) data for more than 150 countries.

Duties and Accountabilities

The Team is looking for a high-energy detail-oriented short-term consultant to assist in undertaking analytical work related commodity pass-through as well as on Sub-Saharan African economies.

The successful candidate will be expected to become familiar with the operations of the automated data system that feeds into the high-frequency database and updates the macroeconometric database, so as to assist colleagues in their maintenance.

S/He will also be expected to use the databases to undertake analyses under the supervision of a senior economist. A solid background in economics, including the manipulation of large data sets and basic quantitative methods would be essential for these ad hoc assignments.

A solid understanding of excel, and one or more econometric packages such as Eviews STATA, Troll, FAME, or AREMOS is essential. 

The time frame for the appointment as an STC would be starting immediately and through the end of the fiscal year (June 30), with some possibility for extension.

Selection Criteria

The ideal candidate will typically have:

·    Master’s degree in Economics with experience working with large time-series databases.

·    Experience programming, either with an  economic time-series in a macro econometric modeling language such as Eviews, Stata, Troll, FAME or AREMOS or with a more traditional programming language (C, Pascal, Fortran),  would be a great asset.

·    Demonstrated working knowledge of software products and problem solving/troubleshooting skills.

·    Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.

 
Contact Prof. Reynolds for information on how to apply.

Institute for International Finance Internship

Global Macroeconomic Analysis

Internship Description:

The IIF is seeking a highly motivated graduate student to support its global macroeconomic research. This unpaid internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop applied research skills in international economics and finance. Working hours and start date are flexible. Responsibilities include conducting applied economic research on current macroeconomic and financial developments in advanced and emerging economies; helping to prepare reports, charts and tables; and contributing to the production of the IIF’s economic forecasts. To apply please send cover letter and resume to personnel@iif.com.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will be enrolled in a Master’s program in Economics, Finance, Statistics or a related field. Must be fluent in English. Strong computer and quantitative skills, especially in Excel, are absolutely essential. Experience with data providers such as Bloomberg or Datastream would be an advantage.  The approximate internship period is from late May to late August.  During this period, the successful candidate will be available for four days or more per week.

Company Description:

The Institute of International Finance is the only global association of the world's largest financial institutions. Our members rely on the Institute to support their risk management, asset allocation and business development in emerging and mature markets. To this end, we provide members with reliable and objective analysis of economic and financial developments and prospects in the global economy. The Institute has established a worldwide reputation for the quality of its economic analysis. In addition, the Institute undertakes policy and advocacy activities on behalf of its members in the international financial arena.

US ITC Internship

Office of Economics - Summer Internship Program
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 5, 2013

The Agency: The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is an independent Federal agency that adjudicates import injury cases and provides the President and Congress with high quality analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff, and competitiveness issues. The Office of Economics (EC) is charged with providing economic research and analysis on U.S. international trade conditions in general.

Job Summary: Office of Economics interns work as part of a team conducting research and analysis,
compiling data, and preparing analytical reports. Interns work closely with economists from all three
divisions of the Office: Country and Regional Analysis, Research, and Applied Economics. Work
assignments will be determined by the intern’s skill set and project needs.

Graduate student interns can expect to perform economic analysis and/or research relevant to USITC
programs. These activities may entail literature reviews and other targeted research, manipulating
databases for ongoing research and analytical reports, and summarizing research findings through written products. They will collect detailed economic data and use statistical software to manipulate datasets.  They can also expect to do some data entry and data management for import injury investigations and other studies.

Candidates should have experience/interest in international trade and economics, as well as the ability to manipulate and present data using MS Excel, STATA, SAS, E-views, and/or other statistical software.  The position is unpaid but may qualify for class credit. If selected for the position, the USITC will complete a volunteer agreement with your school. The duration is 10 weeks.

How To Apply: Interested students should forward their resume of no more than 2 pages in PDF format to Aimee Larsen (aimee.larsen@usitc.gov) by March 5th, 2013. Appointments for phone interviews will  be made, via email, shortly after the deadline. Phone interviews will be scheduled during the week of  March 11-15 and selected interns will be notified by the end of March.

US ITC Internships

The U.S. International Trade Commission, an independent quasi-judicial Federal agency with broad investigative responsibilities on matters of trade, is offering the following internship opportunities:

OFFICE OF INDUSTRIES, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY DIVISION

This single position is open to current graduate students for the 2013 Spring Semester. The position entails working as a member of a team in conducting research and contributing to analysis on issues related to clean energy goods and services, with particular emphasis on examining global markets and trade activity for smart grid technology and renewable energy related services. The position will also entail manipulating databases to produce targeted data sets for use in ongoing analytical reports.

Candidates should have experience/interest in international trade and economics, as well as the clean energy/technology industry. The position is unpaid but may qualify for class credit. If selected for the position, the USITC will complete a volunteer agreement with your school.

Interested students should email their resume to Lisa Alejandro at lisa.alejandro@usitc.gov by COB February 12, 2013.  She can also be reached at 202-205-3486 to answer any questions.   

OFFICE OF INDUSTRIES, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND MACHINERY DIVISION

This single position is open to current graduate students for the 2013 Spring Semester.  The position entails working as a member of a team in conducting research, data compilation, and contributing to analysis on international trade and competitiveness issues related to technology and manufacturing goods and industries.

Potential projects may include examining global markets and trade in smart grid technology, barriers and policies in trade for telecommunications goods and services, and research on trade in digital goods or environmental goods.  These activities may entail literature reviews and other targeted research, manipulating databases for use in ongoing analytical reports, and summarizing research findings through written products.

Candidates should have experience/interest in international trade and economics, as well as the ability to manipulate and present data, and write research findings cogently. The position is unpaid but may qualify for class credit. If selected for the position, the USITC will complete a volunteer agreement with your school.

Interested students should forward their resume to Michael Anderson at michael.anderson@usitc.gov by COB February 12, 2013.  He can be reached at 202-205-3380 to answer any questions.