Intern/Research Assistant position with Ibis Reproductive Health in Cambridge, MA, 1-2 positions available!
Intern/Research Assistant
Winter/Spring 2013
Based in Cambridge, MA
Ibis Reproductive Health is a non-governmental research organization that aims to improve women’s reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide. We accomplish our mission by conducting original clinical and social science research, leveraging existing research, producing educational resources, and promoting policies and practices that support sexual and reproductive rights and health. Our staff of roughly twenty is located in Cambridge, MA (headquarters); Johannesburg, South Africa; and Oakland, CA. (www.ibisreproductivehealth.org)
We seek one to two individuals for 10-20 hours a week who have a strong commitment to women’s health and rights, and who are willing to provide both research and administrative support to Ibis staff in Cambridge, MA. The intern/research assistant will be based in Cambridge and work predominantly on an international health project relating to HIV care access in South Africa, with the opportunity to contribute to other ongoing international and domestic research projects. Tasks will primarily include data entry, but may also include developing project protocols, data collection and management, literature reviews, manuscript preparation, and overall project support, as well as assistance with administrative, development, and communications activities as needed. Applicants should be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously and interacting with a variety of people, and should ideally be familiar with reproductive health research. The position is unpaid but available for work study or practicum/school credit. We are looking for candidates who could begin in January, preferably.
Minimum qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to women’s sexual and reproductive health
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Flexibility, responsiveness, and willingness to pitch in to a variety of projects
Student in a Master’s level program preferred; accomplished BA/BS students will also be considered
To apply, send a cover letter and CV to admin@ibisreproductivehealth.org. No phone calls please.
Position will remain open until filled.
