Internships Available

Company Information: GTRI is the non-profit applied research arm of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA. OPAR conducts technology policy research to support GTRI researchers in their technical research development.

Job Responsibilities

1. Work a minimum 14 hours per week for the duration of the semester (15 weeks).
2. Research and prepare policy bulletins.
3. Participate in applied research projects.
4. Monitor federal and state legislation.
5. Identify and update content on the OPAR website.
6. Attend regular team meetings.
7. Support the Georgia General Assembly on science and technology issues during the annual Legislative Session. (Winter Semester only)
8. Fulfill other research assignments as needed.

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

Required: The ideal candidate will be:

• Familiar with the US legislative process.
• Fluent in English and have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willing to seek assistance when assignment instructions are unclear.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and respectful.
• Able to effectively use Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint).

Desired: The ideal candidate should be:

• Detail-oriented, but able to step back and see the big picture as needed.
• Able to work in a team environment.

Application

Please prepare a brief writing sample (3-5 pages). Acceptable submissions include, but are not limited to policy bulletins, memoranda and articles. Previously submitted class assignments are acceptable. Please be aware that if a sample is found to contain plagiarized content, the applicant will not be considered for the internship and will be reported to the internship coordinator.

If you are interested in applying, please send a résumé and brief writing sample to Moon Kim at moon.kim@gtri.gatech.edu. Telephone: 404-407-6404.