Archives for April 2016

April 22, 2016, Filed Under: Research

Prevention Research Lab Summer/Fall Research Opportunities

The Prevention Research Lab is looking for undergraduate research assistants!

The Prevention Research Lab, led by Dr. Keryn E. Pasch in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, is searching for undergraduate research assistants for Summer 2016. Undergraduate research assistants (URAs) will work on one or both of these projects, Outdoor MEDIA II and/or Tobacco Marketing with the Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science on Youth and Young Adults. This Outdoor MEDIA II study uses objectively collected data to document outdoor food, beverage, alcohol, and tobacco advertising in the Travis County area. This project is in collaboration with sites in California, Minnesota, and Ohio. The Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science on Youth and Young Adults (TCORS) is comprised of three different University of Texas (UT) sites: the UT School of Public Health Austin Regional Campus, UT Austin, and UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, each of which hosts one of 3 funded research projects. Students will work on projects focused on the marketing of tobacco products to youth and young adults. Both Outdoor MEDIA II and TCORS projects will involve the coding of advertisements. Additional research opportunities such as literature searching, transcribing, and data summaries may be available.

REQUIREMENTS:

A flexible summer schedule with at least a three hour block of time available.

Prior research experience is a plus but not necessary.

Applicants who are able to commit to the fall and spring semesters will be given priority. However, if you are graduating in summer or fall 16, you will still be considered.

BENEFITS:

Hands-on experience with the research process, with an emphasis on the relationship between advertising and socio-economic disparities.

Bridging Disciplines, Nutrition, or other research credit offered if you qualify – please let us know if you are considering BDP credit or other research credit when you contact us.

If you are interested in joining the Prevention Research Lab as an undergraduate research assistant this summer, please complete the application and return, along with your résumé, to Ana Herrera (analauraherrera@utexas.edu).

Application: PRL_call for RAs_Summer_2016_FINAL[2]

April 14, 2016, Filed Under: Internship

Shoal Creek Conservancy Summer Internship

The Shoal Creek Conservancy (www.shoalcreekconservancy.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2013 with the mission of restoring, protecting and enhancing the ecological, social and cultural vibrancy of Shoal Creek for the people of Austin, Texas by engaging the public and partnering with the community. We seek to achieve this mission through activities that maintain and improve the Shoal Creek trail and greenway; enhance the public’s enjoyment of the Creek; and restore the watershed. Shoal Creek is the city’s oldest trail and extends for approximately four miles through the heart of Austin, Texas.

Description: Shoal Creek Conservancy seeks an extremely organized and strong writer and researcher who is interested in learning more about nonprofit fundraising and development. This person would work closely with the Development Coordinator and assist with fundraising, community relationship building, and other tasks. The position is available to undergraduate or graduate as well as recent graduates.

Responsibilities:

Draft grant proposal and reports
Research and create a database of new funding prospects, including foundation, corporate and government grant programs
Maintain confidential donor database and run reports to identify giving patterns over time
Prepare thank you letters to recognize all contributions in a timely manner
Assist with planning of major fundraising events
Work with other staff to develop materials to use for fundraising effort and pursue strategies to grow the membership of the Conservancy
Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
Experience with nonprofit development work, grant writing a plus, but not necessary
Desire to learn about nonprofit fundraising and management
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Highly organized and able to manage multiple ongoing projects
Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office products
Enthusiasm for the Conservancy’s mission

Skills Gained
We aim for this internship to benefit both the intern and the Conservancy. The Fundraising Intern can expect to develop the following knowledge and professional skills:

Research skills and preparation of reports summarizing, synthesizing, and analyzing information collected through research
Grant writing and proposal development
Community relationship development
Database management and data analysis
Knowledge of nonprofit operations and management and nonprofit administrative skills

Start Date: Position open until filled, requires a minimum semester/summer commitment
Hours: At least 15 hours a week
Stipend: $500 per semester/summer

Application Due Date: 04/22/2016

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Nina Rinaldi, Development Coordinator, at nina@shoalcreekconservancy.org Thank you for your interest in the Conservancy.

April 14, 2016, Filed Under: Internship

Academic Year 2016-2017 Internship with the Harry Ransom Center: Deadline April 20th

Undergraduate Internships

Thos. H. Law and Jo Ann Law Undergraduate Internships

Through the Thos. H. Law and Jo Ann Law Undergraduate Internship Endowment, the Ransom Center funds internships designed to provide University of Texas at Austin undergraduates with experience in the nature and operation of a major humanities research library and museum. The experience gained by interns will benefit them in their own research projects, in possible graduate studies, and even as a career option in such fields as librarianship, museum studies, archival or curatorial work, as well as public affairs, marketing, public programming and event management.

Once selected, interns will choose from a variety of opportunities within the center. These vary from year to year, but will likely include:

processing collections
planning exhibitions
assisting with conservation and preservation
performing editorial and publicity work
working on website enhancement projects
assisting marketing, public affairs, and development

Liberal Arts Honors and Plan II Internships

Each academic year, the Ransom Center also hosts undergraduate interns sponsored by the Liberal Arts Honors and Plan II Honorsprograms at The University of Texas at Austin. To apply for these positions, students must be enrolled in the program/department and submit application materials directly to their program/department. Please contact the department directly for more information on the internship and eligibility requirements.

Academic Year 2016-2017

Three Thos. H. Law and Jo Ann Law internships are available for the academic year 2016-2017. Internships begin the second week of classes and conclude on the last class day each semester. Most interns work in a single department throughout the year, but some may choose to change at semester break.

We encourage applications from rising juniors and seniors, but all undergraduates are eligible to apply. Interns will be appointed as Undergraduate Research Assistants (an hourly position that is not benefits-eligible) and will receive approximately $1500 per semester for 10-hours of work per week. The student must be registered for a minimum of six hours of coursework at The University of Texas at Austin each semester. Students must be able to work in the U.S. without restrictions in order to be eligible.

To Apply

An applicant should provide the following:

a one-page resumé
a letter from the student describing interest and qualifications
a letter of recommendation from a UT faculty member or someone who knows the candidate’s professional qualification pertinent to this internship

Both letters should be addressed to Danielle Brune Sigler, Associate Director for Scholarly Programs, attached to the resumé and delivered to the Ransom Center’s third-floor administrative office between 8 A.M.-Noon and 1 P.M.-5 PM, Monday-Friday.