2024 AeroAstro Communication Fellow Application
The AeroAstro Comm Lab offers writing, speaking, and visual design support for technical communication — papers, presentations, figures, fellowships, faculty application packages, and more. Our Fellows are trained grad students and postdocs from AeroAstro, so they have technical depth as well as honed communication skills. 

We are seeking new members with a wide diversity of skills to join our team this Spring! AeroAstro-affiliated graduate students and postdocs who plan to be at MIT through at least Spring 2025 are encouraged to apply to be a Communication Fellow. This paid position is a great way to help your peers and to develop your own communication skills.

You do not need to already be an expert in technical communication to apply. This is a great professional development opportunity through trainings, mentoring, resource creation, teaching, and more for anyone interested in improving their communication skills.

*International students are also eligible to be Comm Fellows and get paid!
(with approval of your HR Administrator and International Scholars Office)

As part of the program, Fellows
  • Provide 1-on-1 coaching for technical communication tasks (papers, talks, grad school applications, etc.)
  • Develop and implement communication-related workshops, create content for the AeroAstro Comm Lab website, and other short or long-term Comm Lab projects designed to meet communication needs of the department
  • Participate in monthly team meetings and bi-weekly 1-1 meetings with the Comm Lab Manager
  • Participate in extensive hands-on training in communication and coaching skills (one 2 hour session every 1-2 months over the first year in the program)
  • Access exclusive professional development events and personalized 1-on-1 mentorship
  • Contribute 3-5 hours/week towards Comm Lab related activities
  • Get paid for you work! Earn up to $3000/year.

Visit our website for more information

To apply, complete the application below by Tuesday, February 13 at 11:59pm Eastern time. You can expect to hear back about next steps in the application process by the end of February.

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First name *
Last name *
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MIT email address ("kerberos@mit.edu") *
Academic position *
When did you matriculate / come to MIT? (Month/Year) *
When do you expect to graduate / leave MIT? (Month/Year) *
Please indicate your research area(s) *
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Who is your PI(s)/Advisor(s) *
Do you have an NSF GRFP (Graduate Research Fellowship Program) fellowship? If so, during what period(s) of time do you plan to use your fellowship funding? (e.g., "September 2024-September 2027") 
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Comm Fellows need PI approval. Please discuss this opportunity with your PI as soon as possible, to make sure they would support your joining our program if accepted. Please indicate your PI’s approval status at the time of submitting this application. *
International students and post docs are required to have HR administrator approval if accepted as a Fellow. Please indicate your HR administrator's approval status at the time of submitting this application.
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If you are international, you will need to confirm eligibility with the International Scholars Office (ISO) to be a Fellow? Please indicate the ISO approval status at the time of submitting this application. *
Why are you interested in becoming a Communication Fellow? (300-500 words) 

We're really looking to get to know you and your communication style in your response. 

Please address the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in becoming a Communication Fellow?
2. What aspect(s) of technical communication are you interested in?
3. What do you think you might contribute to the team?
4.What experiences have you had that will help you be successful as a Fellow?
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How did you find out about the Communication Fellowship?
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What do you see as a communication need of AeroAstro? (100-300 words)

Fellows help address the communication needs of AeroAstro through tailored coaching, workshops, and resources. 

Please address the following questions:

1. What is one communication need of AeroAstro?
2. What is one idea you have to address it?
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Have you ever used a Comm Lab resource, such as a coaching appointment, workshop, or CommKit? If so, what was the biggest take-away for you from the experience and what is one way that it could be improved.

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In what areas of technical communication  do you feel the strongest? *
In what areas of technical communication would you like training? *
Please briefly describe any unique skills, knowledge, perspectives, or experiences that you would bring to the AeroAstro Comm Lab. *
Is there anything else you would like us to know?
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