israeli space society

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Internship Opportunity:

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Seeking university undergraduate, graduate student or working professional

for an internship at an organization in Washington DC. Academic term

positions available with opportunity to renew internship.  Now accepting

applications for a Fall 2003 intern to start immediately through December

2003 at the Pugwash Conferences Washington DC office.

Pugwash Conferences:

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The mission of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs is to

bring scientific insight and reason to bear on threats to human security

arising from science and technology in general, and above all from the

catastrophic threat posed to humanity by nuclear and other weapons of mass

destruction. It was in recognition of this mission that Pugwash and its

co-founder, Sir Joseph Rotblat, were awarded the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize.

Through meetings and projects that bring together scientists, scholars and

individuals experienced in government, diplomacy and the military, Pugwash

focuses on those problems that lie at the intersection of science and world

affairs. In addition to seeking the elimination of all weapons of mass

destruction, Pugwash objectives also include the reduction and strict

control of conventional weaponry and the elimination of war and other forms

of armed conflict. The Pugwash agenda also extends to ways of alleviating

the conditions of economic deprivation, environmental deterioration and

resource scarcity and unequal access, which are deplorable in themselves and

which give rise to resentment, hostility and violence throughout the world.

Internship tasks:

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The primary task of the Intern will be to actively participate with the

Pugwash involvement with the Space Security Initiative and preserving the

non-weaponization of space.  The intern shall assist with the generation of

reports and the coordination and minutes of various meetings.  This intern

shall assist in the bringing in of various actors (especially international

and developing countries) into the Space Security Initiative and assist

Pugwash in increasing the salience on the utility of space to the

international community.  The Intern shall participate in other Pugwash

issues (nuclear weapons, regional conflict) where needed.

Research:

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The intern is encouraged to conduct thorough research on topics relating to

Pugwash issues (space security, nuclear weapons, regional conflict).

Qualifications:

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We expect that Intern can take initiative and work independently; can work

cooperatively as part of a team effort; are a good communicator;

international experience; have good writing, research and computer skills.

Knowledge in the space sector, the United Nations, and policy is a plus, but

not required.

Commitment:

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This is an internship for approximately three months of the fall quarter.

There is the possibility for an extension.  Compensation is for $1500 per

quarter for full time, and part-time stipend will commensurate with the

amount of time committed.  Applicants seeking part-time internships are

greatly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

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If you want to apply for the position mail a resume and two page writing

sample to Jessica Lombardo, mail to: jlombardo@spusa.org and tell us why you

are interested in the Pugwash Movement.

Today's Topics:

1. Post-doctoral & PhD positions - a message from Michael Rycroft (a.volp@chello.nl)

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Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 13:29:55 +0200

Subject: [SGTalk] Post-doctoral & PhD positions - a message from Michael Rycroft

Dear All,

Prof. Rycroft wanted to inform you about an opportunity in atmospheric

sciences. His message follows.

Several post-doctoral positions, and a few PhD positions, are now

available to Europeans on a EU funded project, entitled Coupling of

Atmospheric Layers, CAL. The theme is "Studies of red sprites and blue

jets and their effects on the stratosphere and mesosphere". The project

is run from Denmark, and full details are available at

http://www.dsri.dk/cal/

Anyone interested in the post-doctoral position to work with me on

"Effects of high-altitude discharges on the global electric circuit" is

asked to contact me as soon as possible at rycroft@isu.isunet.edu.

Michael Rycroft