science research Opportunities

Note: Now accepting applications for summer 2013 The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) is a nonprofit organization working toward compassionate and effective medical practice, research, and health promotion. For the last 27 years, PCRM has led the way for reforms of federal nutrition policies, and our clinical research programs are breaking new ground in diabetes, cancer, and other serious medical conditions. We have fought for an emphasis on prevention, higher ethical standards in research, and scientific advances in basic research and effective drug development. Over the years, we have taken on battles to end ethically questionable experiments involving children and inhumane animal experiments and have worked to improve science education. We have worked with physicians, federal regulators, politicians, researchers, educators, students, and concerned citizens. And we have so much more work to do. PCRM is seeking a motivated student to work on our communications team and learn practical applications of media relations and social media strategies. This fellowship honors Ms. Simon Chaitowitz, a writer, public relations professional and longtime leader of PCRMs communications department. General Description: The Simon Chaitowitz Communications Fellow will assist public relations professionals in the communications department, which publicizes PCRMs campaigns and projects. Terms of Employment: PCRM is located in the Metro-accessible Friendship Heights neighborhood in Washington, D.C. The compensation is $8.25 per hour. Free housing accommodations near the PCRM office may be available if needed. PCRM will assist fellows in obtaining course credit if applicable. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) opportunity that is available for a three month window between April and August 2013. Start and end dates are flexible. How to apply: Visit http://www.pcrm.org/about/about/internships to complete our online internship/fellowship application. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis for the summer semester. PCRM fellows not only get to work on a daily basis with our experienced team of doctors, nutritionists, clinical researchers, toxicologists, and nonprofit professionals, but may have the opportunity to participate in staff education sessions, journal article discussions, Capitol Hill briefings, fundraisers, and other PCRM events. Fellows will receive a full-day orientation at the start of their fellowship and ongoing support from their staff supervisor. For more information, contact PCRMs Human Resources department at careers at PCRM dot org.

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses. The organization fosters an environment of understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments, and discover a cure. The organization works to ensure that people living with mood disorders are treated equitably. DBSA was founded in 1985.

Wildlife Sense, located in Kefalonia, Greece, is an organization that runs an international volunteer program to protect endangered plants and animals while promoting scientific research and raising public awareness. Our project is specially designed so that participants acquire an in-depth and hands-on experience in field conservation, enhance their skills, particularly those necessary for the life sciences, improve interpersonal skills while exploring new places, and experiencing a new culture. For more information visit us at http://wildlifesense.com/ or email us at kefalonia@wildlifesense.com

Internship with News for Beginners. News for Beginners is an English learning website that aims to provide news to students who are just beginning to learn English. It is a news papers for learners. The news articles are easy to read and provide real, current information about world events from people who live in different countries. We are looking for one or two students (or graduates) who are interested in journalism and social issues in their country and surrounding area. The selected applicant will write short articles about the current events that are happening in their country. The applicant must be: Able to speak English at an intermediate or advance level Located in the country about which they are writing. Interested in journalism, studying journalism, political science or related topics Able to carefully follow instructions via email Able to get regular access to the internet The selected applicant will be required to: Communicate with the Director of News for Beginners on a regular basis Submit one article per week about an important event, topic or issue happening in their country Applicants must submit: A resume (CV) A picture A cover letter explaining his/her interests, future ambitions and a brief explanation of the issues his or her country is dealing with at the moment. Internships are initially unpaid. However, we will start paying writers who are consistent, work well with us and produce good articles. All resumes should be submitted to nfb@newsforbeginners.com

Independent, boutique agency with a client roster that includes TV networks, book publishers, film clients, corporations, faith-based accounts and more. Seeking part- and full- time spring interns to help out on various projects.

Ideal for Undergrad/Masters/PhD students wanting to get industry experience and publish in IEEE conferences and journal. You will be working under adjunct faculty or PhD and learn from them. Please note that the sponsorship is more in terms of knowledge sharing and resources instead of financial pay. If learning and not earning is your intention then would be a good fit for you. You will be working from home so there is no need to travel unless u want to work at our office location. You will be working on a variety of topics but not limited to Computational intelligence, ANN, AIS, GA, Fuzzy logic, Video Tracking, Motion Planning, Biometrics, DRM, PSO,ACO,Computer Vision, Image Processing,signal Processing, Wavelet Theory,Watermarking and so on.

Online Marketing Internship in Southern California! - Learn how to help businesses compete in the world of online marketing! Full and part time positions open with paid position opportunity at the end of internship.

Assist Varigon's LED LIghting Team in market research - mostly web research, compiling data, creating presentations but may also include meeting with customers and potential customers (as a team member, not on your own). Varigon Lighting Company and Foxconn have created a joint venture named "VLC by Foxconn" to address the growing LED lighting market. Products include everything from A19 replacement buls to street light lumineers. Target research will focus on three categories: 1. Retail replacemnent bulb sales -- both OEM private label and branded product sold at stores like Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, etc... 2. OEM private label and VLC branded product lighting fixtures - indoor and outdoor 3. OEM private label and VLC branded product for street light lumineers and outdoor fixtures for municipalities LED lighting replacement projects nationwide.

The Development department ensures AIDS Action has the financial resources to support our wide range of prevention, client services and advocacy programs. AAC's development team is seeking an intern to spend 8+ hours weekly assisting with database maintenance and donation processing. The Development Operations Intern position is great for someone with an interest in fundraising, stewardship, and learning how non-profits work behind the scenes.

The Republican Constituent Relations office has internship opportunities available for students interested in gaining valuable hands-on experience in a legislative environment. In addition to assisting the office with legislative research and organizational tasks, interns will have the opportunity to work with Representative's offices to facilitate the communication between Representatives and their constituents. Hours are negotiable. This is an unpaid position, but college credit is possible.