Summer Intern - CEO Seoul
This internship is offered through the Columbia Experience Overseas (CEO) program. To learn more about CEO, go to http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship/ceo. All CEO 2017 internships will be posted on LionSHARE during the Fall 2016 semester and January 2017 on a rolling basis. To find CEO internship postings, search under the Internships tab on LionSHARE, and use the “Label” function. You may apply to up to eight (8) positions of interest across all CEO locations (Amman, Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Seoul, and Singapore). Having your resume and cover letter reviewed by a CCE counselor is strongly recommended before applying. Quick Questions is scheduled at CCE M-F 1pm – 4pm. Visit www.careereducation.columbia.edu/calendar to see the schedule of CCE Summer Internship Programs information sessions where you can learn more about the CEO program.
There are at least two required components to all CEO position applications and potentially more as requested by each employer as outlined below :
The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE for each position of interest:
- Resume
- Transcript (This is your spring course schedule which you should access by logging onto Student Services Online, clicking on “My Schedule” and copying and pasting your Spring 2017 course schedule into a Microsoft Word Document. The schedule should show your full name, your school, your Spring 2017 Courses, and your enrollment status.)
- Cover Letter (if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)
- Other materials (ex: Writing Sample, etc. if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)
The CEO program runs June 12- August 4, 2017. Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by Sunday, February 12, 2017.
Internship Description:
The Asan Institute for Policy Studies is recruiting interns to work on a variety of research projects at our headquarters in Seoul, Republic of Korea. This is a great opportunity for current students with a variety of methodological backgrounds (e.g. statistics, surveys, qualitative analysis, or archival research) to get hands-on experience doing policy research in Korea. The specific tasks our interns work on depend upon their particular strengths and interests, but all of our interns work directly with a research fellow and associates on key projects and get to routinely use and expand their skill set.Interns will be designated to the Center for Regional Studies and Center for Public Opinion and Quantitative Research, respectively.
1. Center for Regional Studies
Center for Regional Studies is comprised of four leading research programs covering the US, China, the Middle East and North Africa, and Southeast Asia and Oceania. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, the research programs focus broadly on political, economic, social, and cultural dynamics shaping Korea's relations with key interlocutors.
2. Center for Public Opinion and Quantitative Research
Our Center specializes in evidence based public policy research. Its research portfolio includes nationwide public opinion surveys, workforce and demographic modeling, and human security policies.
The primary task of CEO Seoul intern will be to assist the center researchers with analyzing and reporting survey and quantitative modeling results. S/he will also have the opportunity to participate in human security projects focused on North Korea.
Qualification
1. Center for Regional Studies
1) Required Qualifications
- Experience with all Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and Access)
- Strong analytical abilities with excellent written and verbal communications
- Ability to participate within a multidisciplinary team
2) Additional Qualifications
- Language proficiency in one or more of the following: Korean, Japanese, and/or Chinese
- Experience with one or more of the following software(R, SAS, SPSS, or STATA) or programming language(Python, C+/++, SQL)
2. Center for Public Opinion and Quantitative Research
1) Required Qualifications
- Good analytical and writing skills
- Knowledge of survey methodology and statistics is a plus
2) Additional Qualifications
- Fluency (reading and speaking) in at least one East Asian language is preferred but not required
This internship is paid KRW 1,000,000 for the summer