Science Policy Intern

Location : City Cambridge or London
Salary : £23,034 - £25,597 (FTE) per annum plus benefits
Position Type : Intern (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Closing Date:
14/04/#####
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) have an exciting opportunity for a Science Policy Intern to work with us on a part-time or full-time (28-35 hours per week) fixed-term contract (6 months) basis to start from June#####4.
The RSCs purpose is to help the chemical sciences community make the world a better place. One way we do this is by using evidence to persuade decision-makers (like members of Parliament and the Government) on issues that affect the chemical sciences
or where science plays an important part.
You will help us to do this by analysing a range of data, drawing conclusions from it and writing this up in a clear way, to help convince decision-makers of the need for action. You will also be involved in supporting events and round tables that involve members of our community and government policymakers, by organising these and helping to write the recommendations. Through round tables, consulting members and desk research, you will gather evidence for developing policy positions. You will also provide some administrative support to the team.
Our science policy activities cover issues that affect chemistry research and innovation and issues where the chemical sciences play an important role in...