Center for Civil Society International (ccsi@u.washington.edu)
Wed, 5 May 1999 11:35:16 -0700 (PDT)
Sender: "JOSEPH DRESEN" <DRESENJO@WWIC.SI.EDU>
Subject: 6-month Kennan Institute internship
Internship Positions: Washington, DC
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The Kennan Institute has one remaining opening for a Research Assistant
this summer beginning in July. The term of this position is six months.
A demonstrated background or interest in economic and privatization issues
is preferred. Please send in your resume and cover letter according to
the instructions below by May 20. In addition, applications for Fall,
1999 internships are being accepted. ***
The Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies of the Woodrow Wilson
Center in Washington, DC, offers paid Research Assistantships throughout
the year for undergraduate, graduate students and prospective graduate
students who are either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A number of
positions are still available for Spring and Summer, 1999. Each research
assistant works with a Fellow or Research Scholar in residence at the
Institute over a period of three to nine months. Applicants must have a
good command of the Russian language, good organizational skills, and be
able to conduct independent research.
A Research Assistantship at the Kennan Institute complements any student's
academic interest in Russian or Soviet Studies. Research Assistants have
the opportunity to:
· Work closely with a prominent scholar in the field.
· Attend discussions and seminars sponsored by the Institute.
· Build on research skills you've acquired in college.
· Gain the privilege to use the Kennan Institute Library, which houses approximately 7,500 volumes and more than fifty Russian journals and newspapers.
· Have the opportunity to use your Russian language skills.
· Have a flexible schedule of 15 hours per week.
If you are interested in continuing in Russian Studies, a research
assistantship at the Kennan Institute will provide practical experience in
the field while helping you establish contacts with academics and policy
makers that may prove useful for achieving future career objectives.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter describing your research
interests to:
Research Assistantships
Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20523
The Woodrow Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such
follows EOE guidelines in the selection of its interns and research
assistants.
For more information, please call (202) 691-4245. You may also fax your
resume to (202) 691-4247 or send it by e-mail to (jdresen@wwic.si.edu).
Joseph Dresen
Program Assistant
Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies
Woodrow Wilson Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20523 (20004 for deliveries)
tel. 202-691-4245
fax 202-691-4247
dresenjo@wwic.si.edu
http://wwics.si.edu
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