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Data Science & Research Summer Intern

Science & Research Summer Intern


ABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECT

The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Founded in 1992 by Barry C. Scheck and Peter J. Neufeld at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University, the organization is now an independent nonprofit. Our work is guided by science and grounded in antiracism. Since our inception, the Innocence Project has used DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction. To date, we have helped to free or exonerate more than 200 people who, collectively, spent more than 3,600 years behind bars. Our efforts have led to the passage of more than 200 transformative state laws and federal reforms. Today, the Innocence Project continues to fight for freedom, drive structural change, and advance the innocence movement. To learn more, please visit www.innocenceproject.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Innocence Project’s Science and Research Department is accepting applications for interns to join the team in the summer of 2022. Science & Research interns can expect the opportunity to collect, organize, and clean data, code variables, conduct archival research to obtain new information about exoneration cases, enter data into databases, and conduct basic statistical analyses. This work will be in support of research we undertake about a variety of topics relating to wrongful convictions and their consequences to individuals and to society.
All Innocence Project employees must embrace, respect and value the rich diversity of perspectives and experiences of a diverse and heterogeneous staff.  We recognize and appreciate that our work is better for having varied participants and thought partners.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), paid internship, and can be conducted through remote work arrangements or hybrid in-office/remote.


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is committed to criminal justice reform and curious about social and forensic science research. They are organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and eager to learn about day-to-day data challenges of archival research, as well as the way in which research can connect to broader policy and legal work. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Data entry, data cleaning, and data verification with original source documents
  • Importing and exporting datasets across platforms
  • Basic data analysis, including descriptive statistics and cross-tabulations; additional analytical techniques may also be used


QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Coursework in social (e.g., sociology, psychology, criminology) or forensic science
  • Familiarity with quantitative research methods
  • Experience with basic data analysis (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Stata)
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.


KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Must be able to work with groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways.
  • Enthusiasm for the work of the Innocence Project and for social justice, including a demonstrated commitment to public interest
  • Shares values of equity, excellence, collaboration, humanity, integrity, respect, and accountability


WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Innocence Project considers the diversity of its workforce to be vital to our organization’s success in meeting its mission.  We strongly encourage applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply. Individuals with personal connections to the criminal legal system are strongly encouraged to apply.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, familial status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please upload a cover letter expressing your interest in the role and the organization’s work, and a resume titled with your name (last name. first name. cover letter/resume). Only applications with cover letters will be considered complete applications. Information submitted through this secure site is kept confidential. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to give applicant updates by phone or direct email. 

**Applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis until the post is filled.** 

SALARY RANGE

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour