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Simon Chaitowitz Communications Fellowship

Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineWashington, DC
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.

Blue Hill Bay Coastal Monitoring Intern 2013

Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI) Blue Hill, ME
The Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI), a nonprofit organization based in Blue Hill, Maine, is recruiting to fill a Coastal Monitoring Internship position for the field season 2013. This is a full-time position requiring an 8 month commitment from May through December. MERI is a scientific research and education organization dedicated to understanding the impacts of environmental pollutants on wildlife and human health, and to interpreting this information to a broad audience. Current projects include a marine coastal monitoring initiative and a long-term eco-toxicological investigation of northwestern Atlantic harbor seals. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual working toward a career in coastal marine ecology, natural resource sciences, or conservation biology to gain practical experience in the field and in the lab. The ideal candidate will possess a personal interest in marine ecology and ecosystem monitoring and a commitment to the mission of the organization. To Apply: If you are interested in applying for this position, please state where you found the internship posting and submit a cover letter, resume, three references with the subject line Coastal Monitoring Internship by April 1st to: Abby Barrows, Coastal Monitoring Coordinator at abarrows@meriresearch.org Please, no phone calls. Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI) PO Box 1652, 55 Main Street Blue Hill, ME 04614 Website: www.meriresearch.org MERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer