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Please see description below for the following available positions:
______________________________________ Researchers/policy analysts (APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open)
These positions are appropriate for people interested in project-based work. While someone who combined a high degree of expertise in several of these fields might be eligible for full-time employment, it is more likely that the work will be done on a project-by-project basis negotiated with the Institute. AIMS seeks people who are very experienced in these fields, capable of carrying out highly complex research in them and then communicating the results of that research to decision makers, the media and the public. At a minimum, successful candidates will possess an impressive university background in their field, as well as extensive practical experience. They must be capable of undertaking research projects with a minimum of supervision and delivering an agreed-upon product on time and to the highest standards of accuracy and thoroughness. Given the nature of the work, there is no need for these analysts to live in Halifax. On the other hand, familiarity with the political, social and economic situation of Atlantic Canada is indispensable. The Institute will prepare a roster of suitable candidates, and negotiate project work or full or part-time employment contracts with them as needed. Write to: Email - aims [at] aims.ca with researcher in the subject line. ______________________________________
Summer Policy Intern AIMS expects to offer a four-month internship beginning in May, 2008, subject to foundation funding being made available. Internships are intended to introduce bright and innovative final-year undergraduate or graduate students to the policy making process, involve them in the important questions and issues of the day, and to give them a chance to make a tangible and worthwhile contribution to the work of the Institute. Applications are welcome from a wide range of disciplines including economics, public policy, commerce and business administration, law, history, political science, etc. Internships can vary depending on the policy area upon which the intern wishes to focus. Two priorities for AIMS this year are education and health policy. The internship application should include a detailed proposal for a major project to be carried out over the course of the internship. The project should culminate not only in the production of a publication quality research report and associated op-ed pieces but should also be directed towards laying the foundation for an expanded application to funders for follow-up work in the subject area. Candidates are referred to the paper produced by AIMS Intern, Brett Skinner, for a fine example of the standard to which the Institute expects its interns to aspire. You can read Skinner’s paper, "Improving Canadian Health Care: Better Ways to Finance Medicare" at www.aims.ca/healthcare.asp?typeID=1&id=80. This paper was one of a series of papers by various authors that informed the Institute’s major contribution to the country’s debate over the future of medicare, the Definitely NOT the Romanow Report. This award winning report, and its accompanying 12 background papers, is available on the AIMS website at www.aims.ca/healthcare.asp?typeID=1&id=78&fd=0&p=1. In general, applicants should possess strong writing abilities, a talent for research and excellent communication skills. During the internship program, participants will participate in regular discussions on policy issues that are designed to augment their day-to-day activities. In order to further enrich the internship experience, program participants are invited and encouraged to attend all AIMS activities whether in their policy area or not. While AIMS appreciates all expressions of interest, only candidates who are to be interviewed will be contacted. Write to:
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