Research Internship at Healthier Hen

The role

• Adding to our ongoing literature review, exploring promising novel avenues.
• Researching industrial stakeholders, regulatory information, searching for contacts
• Assisting with report-writing and data presentation
• Attending meetings (stakeholder and internal) to take notes, add input, actively collaborate with cofounders.

How will your work have an impact?

• Your work will improve the quality of Healthier Hens’ research efforts, increase the feasibility of Healthier Hens pilot program and early field work
• Healthier Hens have the potential to achieve unprecedented impact via a cost-effective intervention focused on feed fortification and you are able to make that possible
• As a young and growing organisation, at Healthier Hens you will have the opportunity to shape how we work and our agenda. We welcome innovative and strategic thinking about our goals and plans; your opportunity for impact will extend beyond the direct work that you will do.

What we need from you

• Intelligent and quick learner
• Attentive to details
• Systematic approach when doing research
• Excellent written communication skills
• Basic understanding of effective altruism
• Able to put in a minimum of 10 hours a week
• Able to start ASAP (October / beginning of November)
• Passion for effective altruism and Healthier Hens' mission

What we want but not necessary for the role

• Animal/hen welfare knowledge
• Animal/hen nutrition knowledge

What we offer

• A job aiming for high impact, working on an idea that addresses a wide-spread animal welfare issue
• Varied day-to-day tasks
• Attentive supervision with clear and honest feedback
• Experience working at a dynamic early-stage organization
• Potential for advancement in responsibility as the organization grows
• A flexible work schedule
• Financial/Mentorship support for EA conference and other events
• Opportunities for professional skill development workshops and team building