Science Communication Internship

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR our Spring 2025 Science Communication INTERNship.

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is currently accepting applications for its spring science communication internship. This internship runs from 1 March 2025 to 31 May 2025.

The position includes a modest stipend to offset living expenses during the period of the internship. The science communication intern will gain experience in communicating complex systems science for a general audience through a variety of platforms including blogs, the IIASA website, social media, and video, among others. The successful candidate will work in the IIASA Communications and External Relations (CER) department, assisting with a variety of tasks including web publishing, media relations, event coverage, multimedia, social media, and other communication activities.

eligibility:

A Bachelor's or equivalent degree in science or journalism, and/or current student or graduate of a science journalism program
Applicants from all countries are welcome, but IIASA gives priority to citizens or residents of countries in which IIASA has a Member Organization.

Qualifications:

First-hand experience in writing about science for non-specialist audiences via blogs, newspapers, university web sites, or other outlets.
Written and oral fluency in English and proven ability to understand complex scientific research.
Experience with or interest in social media, video, photography, or other multimedia.

Appointment terms:

This internship runs from 1 March to 31 May 2025, and the selected candidate will be expected to be at the IIASA premises in Laxenburg, Austria for the full period.

IIASA does not provide housing or additional funding for housing. Science communication interns do not qualify for relocation or other allowances.

General information on life at IIASA is available here. A page with frequently asked questions about housing can be accessed here, but please note that this page has been designed for attendees of the IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program and not all of it will apply to the science communication interns.

WE OFFER:

A monthly salary based on an annual gross salary of EUR 18,132.00, which is exempt from income tax in Austria.

The advertised salary is:

Non-negotiable
Subject to deductions for health insurance and/or social security.

About IIASA:

IIASA is committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusion within its workforce. This is reflected in our IIASA core values and the IIASA Gender Equality Plan (GEP). We encourage qualified candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply. In the case that candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to applicants from countries where IIASA has a Member Organization.

Contact:

For further information about this opportunity please see

https://iiasa.ac.at/opportunities/communication-external-relations-internships

or contact

Ansa Heyl, Science Communications Lead

Applications

To apply for this opportunity, you will need to provide the following documents in English:

Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying
CV/Resume
One writing sample of no more than 800 words about a scientific topic and aimed at a general audience (e.g., article for a newspaper or magazine, blog post, or op-ed)
A letter of recommendation.

Incomplete applications and/or applications containing written samples longer than 800 words will
not be considered.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 6 January 2025

APPLY

Applications

To apply for this opportunity, you will need to provide the following documents in English:

Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying
CV/Resume
One writing sample of no more than 800 words about a scientific topic and aimed at a general audience (e.g., article for a newspaper or magazine, blog post, or op-ed)
A letter of recommendation.

Incomplete applications and/or applications containing written samples longer than 800 words will
not be considered.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 6 January 2025

APPLY