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**Open Date** 12/02/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16577N

**Job Title** OCHE Intern

**Working Title** Policy Intern, Nucleus

**Career Progression Track** UGR

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** Up to 19

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

10-12 hours per week (flexible schedule for independent work) for two consecutive semesters.

This position is primarily remote but candidates must be able to travel to Salt Lake once per week for structured in-person learning. Cohort meetings for Spring Semester will primarily take place at the Capitol during the legislative session (starting Jan 21st).

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 02488 - Nucleus Institute

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $15.00

**Close Date** 03/02/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The PolicyLab serves as a core component of the Nucleus Institute’s mission, dedicated to building sustainable infrastructure for innovative policy research. This highly selective internship program is designed to train the next generation of policy innovators, providing hands-on experience in supporting rigorous research focused on Utah-centered technology policy and technology-driven solutions.

PolicyLab student interns will engage in a specialized, three-semester program focused on conducting advanced policy analysis related to emerging technology relevant to the Utah Legislature. Responsibilities include observing the legislative process, contributing to a long-term research agenda, and executing independent projects. This role requires strong research and writing skills, an aptitude for systems thinking, and a commitment to advancing technology policy solutions.

Responsibilities

+ **Framework Mastery:** Complete training in foundational policy frameworks, including systems thinking, wicked problems, and deliberative democracy.

+ **Legislative Observation:** Observe the legislative process in-person at the Capitol during the General Session in January to gain firsthand understanding of state policymaking.

+ **Research Infrastructure:** Design, build, and maintain a comprehensive research database system for tracking tech innovation policy developments across various jurisdictions (local, state, national, international).

+ **Data and Analysis** : Create stakeholder mapping tools, develop standardized templates for research briefs, and gain competence in research workflow and citation management systems (e.g., Zotero, Notion).

+ **Applied Policy Research:** Conduct comparative policy analysis (e.g., AI regulation approaches), support evidence-based policy research through data collection, policy design thinking, and policy evaluation.

+ **Cohort Leadership & Knowledge Sharing:** Serve as a mentor and transition lead by training incoming interns, thoroughly documenting research workflows, and ensuring the program’s sustained operational success.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

+ High School Diploma, or equivalency.

+ Current undergraduate or graduate students attending a Utah institution of higher education. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply and must remain a student for the duration of the internship.

+ Strong research and writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information accurately and concisely.

+ Genuine interest in technology policy and innovation shaping Utah’s future.

+ Willingness to learn and utilize research databases and policy tracking platforms.

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

Please submit a short essay (500-750 words) on the emerging technology policy landscape with your application. The selected issue area must be Utah-relevant.

Interns are encouraged to work with their academic advisors to arrange for school credit based on their university’s requirements.

Candidates must supply their own computer.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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