NAM Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation College Student Hire

About the position

The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) is seeking a highly motivated and curious college student to join our team as an intern under the direction of the NAM Director of Special Initiatives, Special Assistant to the President and as a team member in the NAM Office of the President. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of science, technology, ethics, and health policy. The intern will support a variety of activities related to emerging science, technology, and innovation in health and medicine, with a particular emphasis on responsible biomedical innovation, technology assessment, and the ethical and societal implications of emerging biotechnologies. In addition to research-related tasks, the position will involve contributing to broader programmatic efforts and assisting with the planning and coordination of meetings, workshops, and events. This includes managing logistics, preparing materials, and helping with day-to-day administrative operations within the NAM Office of the President. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious, with strong research, writing, and organizational skills. The internship is designed for students who are interested in learning more about science and technology policy, program operations, and the role of ethics in innovation. Interns will work closely with a collaborative and supportive team and will have the opportunity to contribute to special projects that align with their interests and learning goals. This position is open to college students from any major. We especially welcome those with an interest in the societal dimensions of science and technology, and a desire to explore how research and innovation shape the future of health and medicine. Through this internship, students will gain valuable exposure to the work of the National Academies and the broader policy landscape, along with mentorship, skill-building, and insights into potential career paths at the intersection of science, policy, and public service.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and logistical tasks.
• Creates and maintains databases and files.
• Provides meeting support and assistance as needed.
• Proofreads and copyedits documents.
• May prepare documents related to programmatic activities.
• May perform subject-oriented literature searches and gather references.
• May participate in other research efforts including collection, assembly, and the tabulation of qualitative or quantitative data and summarizing literature.
• May assist in analyzing basic research results.
• Will undertake one or more short-term projects designed to assist with enhancing ongoing programmatic activities of the action collaborative.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to solve problems with supervisory consultation or by following procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work and the flexibility to change directions as the job dictates.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other National Academies' departments through effective communication.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees.
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate college or university program.

Nice-to-haves

• Interest in the societal dimensions of science and technology.
• Desire to explore how research and innovation shape the future of health and medicine.

Benefits

• Compensation of $18.50 per hour, plus potential overtime.
• Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 60%, with occasional travel between National Academies' facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.