History Intern (Paid)

The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) is seeking an 
innovative, energetic intern to assist the AAI Department of History and 
Archives during the spring 2013 semester.

ABOUT AAI

Founded in 1913, AAI is an international association of over 7,600 
professionally trained scientists dedicated to advancing the knowledge 
of immunology and its related disciplines, fostering the interchange of 
ideas and information among investigators, and addressing the potential 
integration of immunologic principles into clinical practice. AAI serves 
its members by providing a center for the dissemination of information 
relevant to the field and its practices, offering educational and 
professional opportunities, organizing scientific meetings, and 
addressing important social and political issues. AAI owns and publishes 
The Journal of Immunology---the largest and most highly cited journal in 
the field. For more information, visit www.aai.org <http://www.aai.org>.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The History Intern will assist the AAI Historian on a variety of 
research projects at the AAI Executive Office in Bethesda, allowing the 
intern to gain hands-on experience working as an institutional 
historian. The intern's primary responsibilities will be to process 
collected material and assist in the expansion of the AAI archive. This 
will involve cataloging and digitizing collections as well as helping to 
create a comprehensive member database. The intern will also have the 
opportunity to conduct archival research at local repositories, 
including the National Library of Medicine and the National Archives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Applicant must be a self-directed, conscientious graduate 
student or advanced undergraduate in history or a related discipline. 
Applicant must also have experience conducting archival research. 
Attention to detail and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office are 
required.

Preferred: Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the contact listed 
below. Please include name and contact information of advisor or 
department chair. Review of applications will begin immediately and 
continue until position is filled.

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

Flexible hours; 15--20 hours per week. Pay is competitive and 
commensurate with experience. Dates of the internship will correspond 
with the spring semester. Internship is renewable.

CONTACT

John Emrich, Ph.D., Historian; [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>; 
301.634.7941