Research Intern Job Posting
Position: Research Intern for project addressing state-sponsored disinformation
Location: Remote / Greater New York preferred
Time commitment: Up to 15 hours/week over a period of 6 months, with option to extend
Deadline to submit: April 21, 2023
About Becera: Becera works at the public-private intersection, advancing tech-forward approaches to solve operational challenges that hinder innovation across national security, the information environment, and public service administration. We link the public and private sectors in support of tech discovery, assessment, and application, while also engaging doers from academia, civil society, and beyond to shape and scale solutions to complex issues.
Job Description: Becera is seeking a Research Intern to support a project on behalf of a government client that aims to identify and assess tools and approaches that can address state and nonstate-sponsored disinformation. The Research Intern will assist efforts to identify and evaluate counter-disinformation technologies, including developing projects and organizing events around linking technologies to identified challenges. Tasks will include the following:
Research technologies that may enable or may address future state and nonstate-sponsored disinformation
Assist with developing projects related to matching technologies with counter-disinformation challenges
Assist with organizing events related to amplifying counter-disinformation technologies
Develop, review, edit, and update technology assessments, project documentation, and other project materials, as needed
Assist with additional project matters, as needed
Requirements
Current undergraduate or graduate student studying any of the following or related fields: international relations, political science, strategic communications, psychology, computer science, data science, or economics
Experience conducting research and written analysis in any of the aforementioned or related fields
Ability to work remotely
U.S. citizen
Desired Skills
General understanding of web, application, and mobile communication technologies
Compensation: Hourly rate will be commensurate with experience
Application instructions: Please submit an application with the following materials to info[at]becera.co with the subject line: “[Name] - Application for Research Intern”
Cover letter indicating relevant experience and qualifications (not to exceed one page)
CV