The Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies of the Wilson Center in Washington, DC will have a number of part-time internship opportuntities beginning in March and running through August, 2000.The Kennan Institute offers paid Research Assistantships throughout the year for undergraduate, graduate students and prospective graduate students who are either U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Each research assistant works with a Fellow or Research Scholar in residence at the Institute over a period of three to nine months. Applicants must have a good command of the Russian language, good organizational skills, and be able to conduct independent research.
A Research Assistantship at the Kennan Institute complements any student's academic interest in Russian or Soviet Studies. As a research assistant, you will:
If you are interested in continuing in Russian Studies, a research assistantship at the Kennan Institute will provide practical experience in the field while helping you establish contacts with academics and policy makers that may prove useful for achieving future career objectives.
- Work closely with a prominent scholar in the field.
- Attend discussions and seminars sponsored by the Institute.
- Build on research skills you've acquired in college.
- Gain the privilege to use the Kennan Institute Library, which houses approximately 7,500 volumes and more than fifty Russian journals and newspapers.
- Have the opportunity to use your Russian language skills.
- Have a flexible schedule of 15 hours per week.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter describing your availability and research interests to:
Research Assistantships
Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies
Woodrow Wilson Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004The Woodrow Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such follows EOE guidelines in the selection of its interns and research assistants.
For more information, please call (202) 691-4245 or visit our web site at http://wwics.si.edu. You may also fax your resume and cover letter to (202) 691-4247.
Last updated: February 2000
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