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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
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