Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit leader in research, public education, and policy advocacy in the field of environmental health, invites graduate students to apply for a research internship position with our organization. The internship research will focus on human health and the environment and big data analysis. The internship position is offered for graduate students who are currently enrolled in an academic program and can be carried out in EWG’s office in Washington, DC or remotely.
EWG Science team has published groundbreaking research on drinking water contaminants, chemical policy and regulations, and environmental science data mapping. EWG is nationally known for the comprehensive databases and interactive compiled and built over many years, such as EWG’s national Tap Water Database, the largest publicly accessible data repository on tap water contaminant occurrence in the United States; Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce; PFAS contamination map; Skin Deep® database of personal care products; and other databases and projects.
Duties:
- Develop investigative research findings from literature research, test results and large health and environmental datasets
- Collaborate with staff scientists on peer-reviewed scientific articles and reports on the EWG website
- Support the EWG database projects
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in a graduate program in a field related to human and environmental health
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Experience with R programming language for data analysis and/or GIS analysis preferred
- Strong writing skills, with experience in writing of peer-reviewed articles
- Experience with statistical analysis
Examples of EWG research projects that interns would support:
- Geospatial analysis of pesticide data
- Epidemiological and economic analysis of adverse health impacts associated with drinking water contaminants
- Toxicology review of pre- and post-natal sensitivity to pesticides
- Review of the use of animal toxicology data in risk assessment and the development of alternative test methods
Job details:
- Location: The position is based in Washington, D.C. but we are open to remote candidates
- Hours commitment: 16-24hrs/week
- Available working hours: Mon-Fri, 9am - 6pm (No weekend hours available)
- Compensation: $20/hr
EWG’s commitment to diversity and inclusion:
EWG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to foster a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals. EWG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, matriculation or political affiliation, or any other protected class recognized in any of the jurisdictions where EWG has offices or employees working. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, and compensation and promotion.