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Fall 2012 LLILAS Research Assistants wanted

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies, a multidisciplinary institute that integrates several centers and programs devoted to promote interest in the region, is the oldest Latin American Studies program in the United States and one of the best worldwide.

LLILAS has an unpaid internship program designed to provide UT students with the opportunity to gain professional experience by learning about the work of multiple programs within LLILAS or to develop research skills by working with some of our most distinguished Latin Americanist faculty. Our institute is a very vibrant and fast-paced environment where students will have the opportunity to interact with foreign students, visiting Latin American professors, government officials, politicians, and private sector representatives.

The internship is open to undergraduate students enrolled in any UT college or school who may be interested in pursuing graduate degrees or working on Latin American issues. The students will be recruited for Fall 2012. Interns must be available to work about 6-10 hours a week during the semester.
We have several positions available and we would like to encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please visit our webpage, read testimonials from previous interns and apply no later than August 30, 2012:
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/llilas/centers-and-programs/programs/LLILAS-Internships.php

….and if you wonder about life after the LLILAS internship, see here where our previous interns are now. Many of them are working in exciting professional careers or pursuing graduate degrees.

, Filed Under: Research

Research Assistant Opportunity in the Prevention Research Lab

PREVENTION RESEARCH LAB OVERVIEW

The Prevention Research Lab is run by Dr. Keryn Pasch in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. The lab conducts research projects to understand, prevent, and reduce youth risk behaviors. Currently, we have research projects on the co-occurrence of youth risk behaviors and media influences on alcohol use and obesity.

Undergraduate Research Assistant Tasks:
– completing data entry and data cleaning
– transcribing interviews
– coding of advertisements

Additional tasks as appropriate:
– assisting with focus groups
– conducting literature reviews
– assisting with manuscripts, IRB applications, and grant applications

If you are interested in joining the Prevention Research Lab as an undergraduate research assistant, please email Lara Latimer (lara.a.latimer@gmail.com) for additional information.

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Anti-Defamation League Education Internship Position

ADL is a leading provider of anti-bias education and diversity training programs and resources. Our workshops and trainings seek to help participants: recognize bias and the harm it inflicts on individuals and society; explore the value of diversity; improve intergroup relations; and combat racism, anti-Semitism and all forms of prejudice and bigotry. For those interested in learning specifics about ADL’s education programs, check out www.adl.org/education.

If you are interested please contact Megan Flowers as soon as possible with a resume and current references at mflowers@adl.org.

PRIMARY FUNCTION
To provide broad ranging administrative and programmatic support to the Austin education department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary

  • Provide assistance to Austin staff on anti-bias training programs, including Confronting Anti-Semitism and Educators’ Breakfast.
  • Assist in coordinating No Place for Hate® Central Texas schools, including school meetings and database management.
  • Assist in developing a strategic plan and reports on anti-bias trainings and education programs.

Secondary

  • Attend, participate, and provide staff support in lay-led task forces and committees such as the Education Committee.
  • Assist Education staff with administrative duties.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Does not supervise or train others.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills
  • Understanding and appreciation of diversity issues
  • Computer skills including word processing and database management

Work Experience
Community Service and/or education experience.

Education
Course work or studies in social studies, education, or social work.

Work Environment
Ability to lift and carry between 10 and 15 lbs. Work schedule flexible to student’s schedule.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.

Megan Flowers, Assistant Project Director
email: mflowers@adl.org
office phone: 512-249-7960 x11
fax: 512-249-1661
3102 Windsor Rd. Suite D
Austin, TX 78703