What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2027 Intern and Fellowship with IBHS position at Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety?
IBHS is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to understanding how buildings perform in severe weather and turning that research into practical solutions that help communities become more resilient. Through applied research, testing, and engineering insight, IBHS works to advance building science in ways that can inform real-world decisions and improve outcomes before, during, and after major weather events.
This opportunity is designed for emerging researchers and future engineers who want to contribute to meaningful work at the intersection of science, resilience, and the built environment. As part of the 2027 Intern and Fellowship with IBHS, you will support research efforts that explore how building materials and systems respond under demanding conditions while gaining exposure to collaborative, applied research in a mission-focused setting.
Responsibilities- Contribute to research projects focused on building resilience against severe weather.
- Analyze experimental data and summarize findings for technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Support laboratory or field testing of building materials and assemblies.
- Collaborate with IBHS researchers, engineers, and other program participants.
- Present project results and recommendations at the fellowship program’s conclusion.
- Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
- Experience presenting technical findings to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Experience collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary research and engineering teams.
- Experience with laboratory or field testing in a research environment.
- Experience with experimental setup and data collection in a research environment.