Shared internship between research project at Saxo and the UN Library & Archives in Geneva
Are you interested in working in a global international organization? Do you want to gain experience with conducting research and working with archival material?
The research project INNER_LEAGUE at the Saxo-Institute is looking for an MA student to apply for 30 ECTS internships at the UN Library & Archives Geneva for the Spring semester 2027. This is a unique opportunity to work in a global organization with physical and digital archives, individual research tasks and public historical dissemination.
About us
INNER_LEAGUE is an ERC research project dedicated to uncovering the social bureaucratic history of the League of Nations. The project investigates the inner life of the League of Nations Secretariat to understand how it shaped the professional lives of the ca. 4,000 employees. INNER_LEAGUE has been partnered with the UN Library and Archives Geneva since 2020, and has offered multiple valuable internships since then.
We are looking for a student who can
- Prepare and create descriptory data on digital archival material for the UN Library & Archives
- Help with public dissemination, plan events, and manage the online presence of the UN Library & Archives
- Develop and maintain Research Guides and ongoing projects with university partners
- Assist with research and archival coordination with INNER_LEAGUE
Who you are
- An MA-student at the University of Copenhagen looking for a 30 ECTS internship
- You study History, or perhaps another relevant subject (e.g. Information Studies)
- Possibly have previous experience with handling/managing large datasets and digitized archival material
- You are creative and possess a proactive mindset
- Have strong communicational and organizational skills
- You have excellent English skills (written and spoken). Proficiency in French is an asset, but not a requirement
We offer
- The opportunity to work in an esteemed international organization
- Hands-on experience with conducting research and professional communication
- The possibility to conduct a small-scale research project ending with an online publication
- An internship experience that will look great on any CV
IMPORTANT: Internships at the UN are unpaid. The United Nations Office at Geneva is unable to provide support for transport or accommodation.
Interested in the position? Here’s how to apply
- Read about the application process and apply on the UN website.
- At the same time as submitting your application, please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) to Emil Eiby Seidenfaden at ees@hum.ku.dk
- After a screening process, the candidates for internship will be selected by INNER_LEAGUE and the United Nations Library and Archives.
If you have any questions, you can read about the experience past interns have had with the internship, and feel free to contact our research coordinator Emil Eiby Seidenfaden at ees@hum.ku.dk
We look forward to your application!