Research Internship, [Computer Science] Center for Defense Concepts and Technology

Description

Hudson Institute is seeking interns looking to gain experience in research focused on future warfare dynamics and assessment of military decision-making through wargames, models, and simulations. This intern will provide front-end web-based application development, research, and administrative support to the Defense Concepts and Technology team. Therefore, experience with HTML, CSS, and Javascript are a requirement for this position. In addition to being exposed to critical issues in the aforementioned subject areas, interns will spend significant time discussing these issues with their expert(s). Those who work onsite will also have the opportunity to assist with, and attend, Hudson Institute public events, as well as intern-specific events featuring Hudson scholars and experts across Washington, DC. This internship provides a $6,000 stipend. 

About Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, DC, dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.

Responsibilities include: 

• Developing new, and improving existing, analytic tools and methodologies, including applications and tabletop exercise/wargame materials.
• Gathering and analyzing data for inclusion in reports and articles
• Keeping the expert and team up to date on current events
• Assisting the expert with research projects and presentations
• Assisting with articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing memos
• Assisting with administrative tasks and event support

How to Apply:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and short, relevant writing sample (2-3 pages) in a single PDF to the cover letter file upload. 

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, we regret that we can only contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview.

Requirements

• Candidates should be recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in security studies, defense studies, computer science, or related fields. 
• Candidates MUST be able to demonstrate competence with/experience in web application development, specifically HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
• Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in U.S. security and defense strategy. 
• Candidates should be able to work independently, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines.
• Candidates should be detail-focused, reliable, professional, and possess strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills, as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates should be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Candidates must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. 
• There are extremely limited remote opportunities for this position. Please indicate if you intend to work in-person or remotely in your cover letter.