Opportunity: Public Religion Research Institute Internship

PRRI offers research internships to outstanding students who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Interns will assist with a variety of tasks related to survey research and production. Research interns will aid in all aspects of the research process, including the development of survey questionnaires, data analysis, and the production of research reports.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct background research for research reports
• Compile lists of previously asked questions on research topics
• Number check reports and materials for media outlets and funders
• Assist with brainstorming and writing of spotlight analyses for PRRI website
• Assist with survey design and writing survey reports

Qualifications:

• Currently in the process of earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree in political science, religious studies, psychology, journalism, communications, or related field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, detail-oriented
• Demonstrated interest in religion, politics, and cultural issues
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel)
• Prior experience with statistical analysis software programs such as R, RStudio, or Stata is a plus, but not required

Benefits:

• Get to be part of a friendly and welcoming team
• Gain a better understanding of the research process – including designing and conducting survey research in the real world
• Learn how to effectively interpret survey data and how to connect findings to current events
• Gain access to network connections and career mentoring
• Get the opportunity to publish a spotlight analyses on PRRI’s website

If you are interested, please contact Professor McDonald at jmcdona8@umw.edu.