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From: International + Regional Politics List [[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>]
On Behalf Of Heidi Hardt [[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>]
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 1:06 PM
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Subject: Summer employment: Critical languages research analyst program, US Intelligence Community - DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 8 MARCH


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Critical Languages Research Analyst Program

Paid Research Positions for Summer 2013


           The U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) has unclassified open

source analysis units in the Washington, DC area to conduct research

related to national security issues.  We are looking for

undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students who can conduct native

language research on the internet, apply social science research

methods to identify social and political trends, and critically

analyze and present information.


           Students majoring in the following areas are encouraged to

apply:  Middle Eastern Studies, Persian Studies, South Asian Studies,

Asian Studies, African Studies, Comparative Politics, International

Relations, Intelligence Studies, National Security Studies, Economics,

Political Economy, Cultural Anthropology, Comparative Sociology,

Demography, Defense Studies, Social Psychology, Public Policy,

History, Political Islam, Nuclear Engineering/Physics, Computer

Science/Engineering, Political Geography, Library Science, Geographic

Information Systems and other science and technology fields.


QUALIFICATIONS:



 *   Fluency in written Arabic, Burmese, Cambodian/Khmer, Dari,

Farsi, Georgian, Hindi, Japanese, Kurdish, Lao, Mandarin, Pashto,

Russian, Somali, Turkic, Turkmen, Urdu, Uzbek, or Vietnamese required.

 Advanced listening comprehension required.

 *   Excellent research and oral and written communication skills

 *   Excellent analytic/critical thinking skills

 *   Advanced internet proficiency

 *   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a close

team environment

 *   Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

 *   Strong academic background (3.0 GPA or higher)

 *   Completion of at least the sophomore year of college by the

beginning of summer 2013

 *   U.S. citizenship required*


*The work performed will involve unclassified research and will not

require full security clearance processing.  However, each selected

individual will undergo some security processing.  Final selection for

the program is contingent upon the successful completion of the

security vetting process.  The security vetting process will not

equate to eligibility for access to classified information and only

allows participation in the Critical Languages Summer Research Analyst

Program.


COMPENSATION:


           This will be a paid position for a 40 hour work week for a

maximum of 10 weeks.  The hourly rate will be commensurate with

education and experience.  There are no benefits other than free

parking.  Work location is not easily accessible by public

transportation.


APPLICATION PROCESS:


Email cover letter detailing your interest in the position and your

qualifications [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]><mailto:[log in to unmask]>.  Attach your resume, a

writing sample in English (maximum of 5 pages), and the names,

telephone numbers and email addresses for two academic references, one

of whom must be able to verify your foreign language skills.  The

successful candidate must pass a written translation test in his or

her critical language.  Please also provide an unofficial copy of your

transcript – a download from your institution’s website is acceptable

for initial consideration.  Application deadline: March 8, 2013.










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