Research Assistant
Position: Research Assistant (full- or part-time)
Salary: If full-time, $25,000 to $30,000, depending on qualifications and experience, plus benefits. If part-time, $12-15 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits (half-time to full-time employees): Health and dental insurance, annual leave, retirement benefits after first year of employment
About IEER: The Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IEER) is a small non-profit organization dedicated to providing the public, journalists, and policy-makers with thoughtful, clear, and sound technical information on energy and environmental issues. IEER's work is focused primarily on the health and environmental effects of nuclear weapons production and testing, disarmament and related security issues, and sound energy policy, including commercial nuclear power issues. Research and analyses provided by IEER have made important contributions to campaigns to stop nuclear weapons production, to improve the clean-up of nuclear weapons production sites, and to ban the production of certain chemicals that destroy the ozone layer. IEER is located in Takoma Park, Maryland, within easy reach of downtown Washington, D.C. and within walking distance of public transportation (bus and Metro subway station).
About the position: IEER's Research Assistant will provide research support for IEER reports, articles, fact sheets, and press briefings, as well as help in their preparation. The position may involve helping with Web site maintenance. It is a 20 to 40+ hour/week position, depending on the candidate's availability. The start date will be between mid-September and mid-October, 2000.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with research for IEER publications on various nuclear- and energy-related environmental issues. Research would include literature surveys, Internet searches, and fact-checking, as well as examining technical and policy documents and regulations. May include some writing.
- Help maintain and update IEER's Web site.
- Respond to general inquiries.
Qualifications:
- Good research skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- High comfort level with scientific issues and numbers.
- Proficiency with Windows-based computer software.
- Knowledge of HTML desirable.
- College degree or at least one year experience relevant to the position.
- Ability to work well with others. Sense of humor greatly appreciated.
To apply: Mail, fax, or E-mail resume, cover letter, writing sample (less than 5 pages, please), and contact information of 3 references by September 15, 2000 to:
Lisa Ledwidge
IEER
6935 Laurel Ave., Suite 204
Takoma Park, MD 20912
No phone calls please