Research Intern Job Posting
Position: Intern for research project addressing defense tech innovation
Location: Remote / Greater New York preferred
Time commitment: Up to 10 hours/week over a period of 2 months
Deadline to submit: February 7, 2024
Job Description: Becera is seeking a Research Intern to assist with a research project in support of a government client that aims to explore the impact of multi-stakeholder community engagement on defense technology identification, assessment, and acquisition. The project will explore how to resource innovation across silos, including from non-traditional sources, to apply technology for national security aims more efficiently. The Research Intern will be an integral part of a small team conducting research and writing, reporting directly to the CEO. Tasks will include the following:
Conduct research on existing limitations in defense tech identification, application, and acquisition
Analyze input from responses to a survey on defense tech innovation
Contribute to a 20-page research paper with analysis on limitations and opportunities in improving defense tech identification, application, and acquisition, with an emphasis on engaging non-traditional stakeholders
Requirements:
Current undergraduate or graduate student studying any of the following or other fields related to defense tech: international relations, political science, strategic communications, computer science, data science, economics
Experience conducting research and written analysis in any of the aforementioned or related fields
Ability to work remotely
U.S. citizen
Compensation: $20/hr, up to 10 hours per week through early April 2024.
Application instructions: Please submit an application with the following materials to info[at]becera.co with the subject line: “[Name] - Application for Research Intern”
CV
Writing sample (no longer than 3 pages)
In the body of the email, please include a paragraph summarizing your research and writing experience relevant to this position (no longer than 5 sentences)
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.