Public Policy Graduate Research Intern
Public Policy Graduate Research Intern
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Job Description
Job Description
This research assistant will be focused on the public policy aspects of telecommunications competition cybersecurity federal acquisition and the future of work.
As such the applicant will need experience navigating the record in the appropriate policy forums. The applicant should have an interest at the intersection of technology and policy often where there is no clearcut technology solution between competing stakeholders.
The ideal candidate must have demonstrated experience in statistical analysis content analysis and legal analysis as research tools. As a public policy researcher the research assistant will need to have a strong background in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
The successful candidate will also have experience in creating FOIA requests reviewing relevant legislation and key court cases relevant to the research project.
The ideal candidate will be able to assist the team in reviewing and understanding the needs of commercial federal and academic stakeholders in the technology industry space. The ideal candidate will have work experience in all three sectors preferably with a communications background.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in developing and effectively presenting policy research reports to a larger team and relevant stakeholders. Experience moving original research from design to academic publication is preferred.
This position also requires considerable writing for the policy audience. Thus experience writing on complex technical topics for the policy audience is a requirement. Clear understanding of general concepts and verbiage associated with both the commercial and federal use of key technology services is also highly preferred.
Required Qualifications
Masters Degree
Currently pursuing an advanced degree in a relevant field
Experience in creating FOIA requests
Demonstrated experience in statistical analysis content analysis and legal analysis as research tools
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Public Policy or Communications & Technology
Pay Band
4
Appointment Type
Restricted
Review Date
05/22/2023
Additional Information
This is an internship position aimed at future or current doctoral students for the summer with the aim to extend into the fall pending satisfactory performance.
Due to the nature of this position we are unable to sponsor work visas.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Alex Tuuriat regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
