Objectif Sciences International

Our NGO organizes scientific education and research programs which aim to find solutions for sustainable development issues (water, food, energy, biodiversity, climate...). It brings together volunteers of all ages who come to learn and apply scientific techniques within our participatory action research projects. These activities for learning about research through doing scientific research take the form of educational school trips or camps for children and teenagers, or citizen science trips for adults, students, businesses or public organizations.

This internship is part of the MINEO program (www.osi-mineo.org) of Objectif Sciences International. Its aims are to promote the value of geological heritage (crystals, minerals, old mines, monuments or volcanic regions) as well as to raise public awareness about natural risks (landslides, avalanches, and the risks associated with volcanic activity).

 Internship description

Under the management of the program leader, you will organize and supervise the science camp “Beware the Volcanos” which takes place during the Easter break. This trip is aimed at adults, children and families, and will take place in Sicily (studying the Etna volcano) and in the Aeolian Islands (Stromboli and Vulcano). Depending on the duration of the internship, you could also take part in the August trip “Beware the Volcanos”. Before field missions, you will write a report on one or more scientific aspects of theses volcanos. After the trip, you will draw up activity sheets and an educational kit for school teachers. You might also be able to organize and participate in marketing activities to promote the program (including participating in one or two fairs or exhibitions).
The exact details of the internship will be decided with the program leader, taking into account the specific skills of the candidate and their professional aims.

 Your tasks

Depending on the exact project, your tasks might include:

• Organizing and supervising citizen science activities in Sicily and Aeolian Islands
• Writing a logbook during the trips
• Processing and analyzing the data collected in the field
• Writing a bibliographic report gathering scientific publications on one or several subjects
• Writing activity sheets
• Writing an educational kit with the help of the program leader
• Participation in promotional activities

 Your Profile

A Master’s Student or a post-graduate, with training in geology and a focus on volcanology or magmatology. Having already visited Etna, Stromboli, Vucano or other volcanos would be an advantage.
Oral fluency in English or French compulsory. Fluency or knowledge of Italian would be very valuable.
Strong educational skills, and enjoyment for teaching, knowledge sharing and leadership. Experience in these fields is highly valued .
Good writing skills. Some experience in journalism would be an advantage.
A graphic design qualification would be a plus.

 Conditions

The detail of conditions will depend on the candidate’s profile and on the aim off the internship which will be discussed together.

Students: this internship has to take place within the Erasmus+ program which promotes international mobility within Europe. Get information on your eligibility from the international department at your University or your higher education school.

Job seekers : this internship has to take place within the international mobility program of your employment agency. Get information on your eligibility at its international service.

Full-time job based in France (Bordeaux).
One or more field missions in Italy - you have to be completely available from 9^th to 23^rd of April.
You have to take part in the first level training course in Science pedagogy, held on 18^th and19^th of March by Objectif Sciences International in Lenk, Switzerland.
Internship length and dates: dates to be decided together for an internship that would last between 3 and 12 months, depending on your situation.

Remuneration conditions: an internship allowance given by the European Union (+/- 600 euros) plus the possibility of an additional allowance paid by the NGO for field missions. During missions, the NGO will take care of travel, food and accommodation expenses.

 Applying

OSI is currently offering several internship opportunities corresponding to different programs in the NGO: we would be grateful if you would only apply to the program which best suits your profile (in the event that your profile might be better suited for another program, we will transfer it internally). Multiple applications will not be considered.

To apply, please follow this process:

• Step 1 : check your eligibility for an international mobility program within your University, higher education School or employment agency. Your eligibility should be specified in your application along with any potential constraints, such as internship length.
• Step 2 : create your user account on this present web site of the NGO : http://www.osi-ngo.org/spip.php?page=inscription
• Step 3 : deposit your proposal to this form