Fall 2017 Internship: Mapping North Korea’s Nuclear Program

This position has been filled for the fall and we are no longer accepting applications.

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars’ Hyundai Motor-Korea Foundation Center for Korean History and Public Policy and Serious Games Initiative welcomes applicants for a fall 2017 semester internship. Interns advance a specific research project, while also providing general intellectual and logistical support.

We are seeking a research intern with a specialty and interest in international relations as they pertain to Asia, specifically the Korean peninsula, nuclear history and/or modern history of Korea. Experience conducting cross and trans-disciplinary research is an asset. Graduate students or advanced undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. Potential majors and disciplines may include international relations, public policy, history, and Asia studies. Non-degree seeking students are ineligible.

The project associated with this internship will focus on developing educational material (a game) about the history of North Korea’s nuclear program. The intern will report directly to the Director of the Korean History and Public Policy and serve as a liaison with the Serious Games Initiative.

·         Conduct research on the first nuclear crisis of North Korea, specifically focusing on outlining the historical events leading up to and informing the state of the crisis.

·         Help curate content using primary and secondary sources;

·         Help scope and/or develop of educational materials developed off of the content curated.

Support operations may include:                  

·         Co-authoring a journal article or Wilson Center policy brief.

·         Developing grant proposals.

·         Writing articles and blog posts, in conjunction with specific projects as described above.

Desired skills include:

·         Familiarity with the history and/or policy of the Korean peninsula

·         Excellent writing skill and an ability to write for multiple audiences

·         Familiarity with national and international policy related to the Korean peninsula.

·         Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day guidance.

This internship is unpaid. Applicants should be able to commit 15-20 hours a week to this position.

International students are eligible, but they must hold a valid F-1 or J-1 visa and appropriate work authorization. All international students must obtain written permission from their Designated School Official or Responsible Visa Officer at their university stating that they are in valid immigration status and eligible to do an internship at the Center.

The Wilson Center is an equal opportunity employer and follows equal opportunity employment guidelines in the selection of its interns.

To apply please email Elizabeth.Newbury@wilsoncenter.org with the following information: 1) Resume/CV, 2) Cover Letter and 3) Writing Sample. Please specify in the subject line the intended time period for your internship with [SEMESTER] [YEAR] Internship e.g. “FALL 2017 Internship”