Unpaid Research Internship

3 months
2 days a week
London N1 6NT

Next start date: January 2011

JOB DESCRIPTION:
During this internship, you will work with RESET and our UK and EU partners to help develop an EU wide straw bale construction training programme. The programme itself is run under the EU's Life Long Learning Programme and will produce a prototype training programme in July 2013, plus visibility for the material, standards and construction approaches.

We are looking for a dedicated individual with an interest in ecological construction materials, and an interest in ecology, biodiversity and the built environment sector for this internship at RESET, located in Hoxton, London.

This internship also allows individuals to participate in all areas of RESET training, as well as developing networks and knowledge within the European Union.

PERSON REQUIREMENTS:
You will be interested in biodiversity and ecology, as well as supporting the development of sustainable built environments and are looking to work in a dynamic and innovative charity that prides itself on taking a stand on ecological adaptation of the built environment.

Good research skills
Good project management skills
Good communication skills

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV and covering letter with the reference EU Straw Bale Construction Training Standards Internship to:
internships@reset-development.org