VERTIC: Employment opportunities

Recruitment and internships

Recruitment
There are currently no positions vacant at VERTIC.

Science Fellowship
The VERTIC Science Fellowship programme, established in 2004 with a grant from the Polden-Puckham Foundation (UK), has two main purposes:

1. To bring scientists to VERTIC to explore how their scientific training and background may be melded to the international and public policy aspects of our environment and arms control and disarmament programmes; and

2. To enable VERTIC to tap their scientific expertise to stay abreast of new developments in their respective disciplines that may benefit the practice of verification of international agreements.

Science Fellows also learn how NGOs work, especially the ways in which their structures and missions affect their activities and how they interact with the academic and diplomatic communities, industry, government and each other. It is hoped that some may be inspired to pursue a career in these fields.

The research project, lasting 3 - 6 months, should enable the Science Fellow to bring together scientific and technical issues into an overall policy paper. The project is geared towards science informing policy formulation and implementation.

2006 VERTIC Science Fellowship (Environment): VERTIC intends to recruit a Science Fellow for its environment programme during 2006. Please check this website in August 2006 to see when the recruitment process will begin and for further information about the project on which the Science Fellow will work.

Internships
Please send your application by e-mail to unini.tobun@vertic.org or by post to Unini Tobun, Administrator, VERTIC, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4JX, United Kingdom.

VERTIC has opportunities throughout the year for internships at its London office. The internships are designed to give undergraduates or recent graduates practical research and work experience in a non-governmental organization. Internships are available for VERTIC’s environment programme and for the arms control and disarmament programme. We would particularly welcome applications for interns for the environment programme beginning in Spring 2006, and continuing throughout the year.

The choice of research project depends on the Centre’s research needs and the availability of appropriate supervision during the internship as well as the intern’s interests and experience. Interns also provide research assistance to staff and undertake administrative tasks as required.

Internships are normally offered on a full-time basis for a period of two to three months and are unpaid. VERTIC does not reimburse travel expenses.

Visas/work permits
The requirements for visas and work permits depend on the citizenship of the applicant. Non-European Union nationals are required to contact the British Consulate in their country of citizenship for information on visa requirements and ensure their eligibility for any necessary visas/permits before applying for the internship programme.

Unfortunately, VERTIC is unable to assist applicants to gain visas or permits.

Application deadlines
VERTIC’s internship programme has a continuous application process. Applications are considered as and when a position is vacant. Applicants should therefore clearly state which dates they are available for an internship in their covering letter.

From time to time, internships for specific VERTIC research projects may be available. These are advertised periodically on this site.

How to apply
Applications should include:

• a cover letter, highlighting your interests in working at VERTIC, your visa/permit status for working in the UK, and the dates that you are available for an internship
• your CV/resume
• a recent writing sample (up to 5,000 words)
• contact details for two referees, either former or current professors or employers

Due to the number of applications received, incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please send your application by e-mail to unini.tobun@vertic.org or by post to Unini Tobun, Administrator, VERTIC, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4JX, United Kingdom.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted by telephone for those applicants who do not live in the London metropolitan area.

VERTIC is an equal opportunity employer.