The Alternative Information Center (AIC) (www.alternativenews.org), a joint Palestinian-Israeli organization engaged in dissemination of information, political advocacy, grassroots activism and critical analysis, has an opening for the internship position of research on the topic of the academic boycott against Israel.
Working under the close guidance of relevant AIC staff members, the research intern will assist in updating the AIC’s August 2007 document entitled The Case for Academic Boycott against Israel.
The research intern will research and verify new facts and developments about Israeli universities and their cooperation with the Israeli occupation; collect data about international academic boycott actions; draft and edit sections of the new document; and other research related tasks needed to update The Case for Academic Boycott against Israel.
Person Specifications
Commitment to AIC values and Palestinian-Israeli-international work.
Good knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Strong research skills, including the use of internet for research purposes
Well organised and able to work effectively, both independently and with others.
Ability to effectively read and utilize large quantities of English-language research materials
Timeframe, Location and Additional Details
Timeframe: The research will take approximately 6-8 weeks, 20 hours weekly.
Location: The intern will ideally be located in Jerusalem, although it may be possible to conduct research from AIC office in Beit Sahour.
Additional Details: Research will commence in April 2009. Although no intern stipend is available for this position, it will provide the appropriate candidate with outstanding experience in conducting primary research.
For more information and to apply for this internship, please send your CV and a brief letter outlining your interest in this internship to: connie@alt-info.org.
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