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UT Policy Innovation Lab Research Internship

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University of Utah

May 4, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Part-time
    Starts on May 12
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Salt Lake City

Requirements

  • High School Diploma, or equivalency
  • Currently enrolled in a Utah institution of higher education.
  • Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to analyze complex information and present it clearly and concisely.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with research databases and tools.
  • Preferred Candidates will have…
  • Public policy, political science, or strong analytical research background.
  • Have a deep technical understanding (junior, senior, master’s, PhD) in a relevant discipline – advanced manufacturing, aerospace & defense, energy & natural resources, life sciences/biotech, outdoor products & rec, emerging technology (blockchain, ML, AI, AR/VR, etc.)
  • NOTE : if you do not meet the requirements above in the job description but are interested in interning with the Utah Innovation Lab, we encourage you to apply for our unpaid 10-hour/week internship

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth research on a variety of policy issues, political trends, and related topics to generate insights and inform decision-making on ex: AI, Energy, Healthcare, Retirement, etc.
  • Collaborate with the Utah Legislature Office of Legislative Research and General Council who provides policy research and analysis to individual legislators and legislative committees, commissions, and task forces.
  • Assist in analyzing legislative proposals, government reports, and academic literature to distill key findings and implications.
  • Collaborate with team members to develop well-structured PowerPoint presentations, summarizing research findings for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Help in organizing events, including workshops, seminars, and panel discussions related to policy and political science.
  • Prepare and draft content for various communication channels, such as newsletters, blog posts, and social media updates.
  • Assist in data collection, entry, and analysis to support ongoing research projects.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas and innovative approaches to policy analysis and advocacy.
  • Stay current with the latest developments in policy and political science, sharing relevant insights with the team.
  • Collaborate with team members on ad hoc tasks and contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.
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University of Utah

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Employees
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Mission & Purpose

The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves over 31,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. With over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine, the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the U encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty and business leaders. The University of Utah became a member of the PAC-12 conference in July 2011. Technology and Commercialization The University of Utah is tops in the country for creating start-up companies from university research, according to a ranking by the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM). See http://unews.utah.edu/news_releases/u-of-utah-no-1-for-startups for more information. Forbes magazine’s recent ranking of the “Best States for Business” pointed to “an educated labor force” as a big reason Utah came in at number one. The U supplies many of the employees for companies that keep expanding their operations in Utah, such as Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Omniture, Oracle, Ebay and many others. http://pac12info.utah.edu/commercialization-of-innovation/ Healthcare University of Utah Health Care recently ranked first in the nation in a prestigious national study. The University Health System Consortium’s 2010 Quality and Accountability Study compared 98 of the nation’s top academic medical centers and ranked them based on core quality measures, patient safety indicators, mortality rates, re-admission rates, and patient satisfaction scores