Science Writing Internships

Science Writing Internships

Light Knowledge Resources (www.light-kr.com), an Internet publishing company based in Princeton, NJ, is seeking talented students who are interested in internships in science writing. The internships are for our two health-news websites, The Myeloma Beacon (www.myelomabeacon.com) and The MDS Beacon (www.mdsbeacon.com).

These unpaid internships provide valuable experience in learning how to write technical science content in a manner that is friendly and understandable to lay readers. In our case, articles are geared toward patients suffering from medical conditions and their families.

These internships are excellent experience for applicants pursuing health care-related careers or careers in health- or science-related writing/journalism.

Students will develop and write content for Light's health-related websites. This involves reading the literature, writing articles, and publishing to the sites.

Interns will work in 7-10 member teams responsible for writing, updating, and editing content for their site.  Hours of work are flexible, and interns can work from home or school.  Articles for the websites will be 500-700 words in length, and interns will be expected to spend 7-10 hours per week for more than a single semester.

Applicants should have excellent writing skills, an interest in science, be able to work independently, and possess a history of strong academic performance (3.4 GPA minimum).  Applicants also will need access to a computer with Internet access. Relevant experience is desired, but all enthusiastic applicants are encouraged to apply.

Please send a resume including GPA and SAT/GRE score, and a letter describing why you are interested and what type of experience you have, to recruiting@light-kr.com.

Job Posting: Middle Georgia College

ORISE Fellowship

Chemist

CT Method Development

Division of Laboratory Sciences

National Center for Environmental Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Atlanta, Georgia

CDC-NCEH-2012-0034

Project Description:

A project is available in the Division of Laboratory Sciences, within the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia.  The fellow will assist in the determination of human exposure to environmental chemicals, chemical threat agents and toxins using analytical techniques, such as solid phase extraction, liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Activities may include:

·         Sample preparation, sample analysis, data processing, instrument operation, method development and troubleshooting. 

·         Documentation and communication of experimental results, issues, and development progress.

·         Participation in emergency response exercises, proficiency testing and method validation.

This fellowship is part of the Research Participation Program for CDC, which is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.  The participant will receive a monthly stipend depending on education level and experience. The initial appointment will be for up to one year and may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and subject to availability of funds. Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.  The appointment is at the CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Additional details regarding the ORISE Research Participation Program can be found at http://www.orau.gov/cdc.

Qualifications:

·         The applicant should have earned a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in chemistry or a related science within the past 5 years.

·         Must be a US citizen.

·         Experience in analytical chemistry is beneficial.

·         Experience with mass spectrometry and/or liquid chromatography is highly desired.

How to Apply:

Candidates should send their CVs in Word or PDF format to Ms. Elizabeth Hamelin at ehamelin@cdc.gov. Please reference in the subject line: CDC/ORISE opportunity – Analytical Response Lab. Only applicants given further consideration will be contacted. 

Job Posting: Visiting Assistant Professor at Berry College

, an ACS-approvedhttp://www.berry.edu/academics/science/chemistry/ >.

THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AT BERRY COLLEGE

program, invites applications for a one-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor to start

August 2012. Primary responsibilities include teaching a two-semester general chemistry

sequence with associated laboratories. A PhD degree in Chemistry is required and previous

experience teaching general chemistry is preferred. Send a letter of application, CV, copies of

undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of

recommendation to: Dr. Gary Breton; Department of Chemistry; P.O. Box 495016;

Mount Berry, GA 30149. Review of completed applications will begin May 7, 2012; the

position will remain open until filled. Please visit our website for information on the department:

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Located on more than 26,000 acres in northwest Georgia in a setting of great natural beauty,

Berry College is a selective liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2000 students and an

emphasis on academic excellence, practical work experience, and an interdenominational

religion-in-life program. EOE. Persons filling out an application for employment with Berry

College may be required to submit to a full national background check.