Intern

2023-05-11
IAVI
Remote in Cape Town, Western Cape 7925
Full Time

Description

To apply, submit a cover letter stating your interest in the internship and apply through IAVI’s career website by June 30th, 2023.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Intern
Location: Remote in India, Kenya, and South Africa
Reports To: TBD, dependent on location
Duration: September 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024

This internship can be performed from the IAVI office in that country or can be done remotely.

Internship Summary:

The internship is an opportunity to work with both IAVI and the Stop TB Partnership Working Group on New TB Vaccines (WGNV). WGNV is hosted by IAVI, and facilitates research and development of new vaccines to prevent TB by providing an inclusive forum for stakeholders to engage in scientific exchange, build consensus on key issues, and advocate for greater support and investment in TB vaccine R&D. The WGNV is an informal network of stakeholders engaged in all aspects of TB vaccine R&D and from all constituencies, including academics, product developers, clinicians, advocates, and affected communities.

An ideal intern is a motivated student interested in working closely with experts in the field of TB vaccine R&D. The internship provides learning and opportunity to contribute to the development of tools to facilitate communication, information-sharing, and collaboration in the field of TB vaccine R&D. The opportunity is intended to enhance the intern’s knowledge of TB vaccine R&D, build their skills and capacity in communications and advocacy, expose them to current research underway and the state of the field, build their knowledge of the stakeholders engaged in TB vaccine R&D, and help them hone their interests and identify potential avenues for future career opportunities while providing a valuable service to the TB vaccine R&D community.

Internship Responsibilities:

  • Compile a monthly list of journal articles relevant to TB vaccine R&D to post on the WGNV website;
  • Support the WGNV communications strategy implementation with a particular focus on social media;
  • Assist with the compilation of information on TB vaccine candidates for the WGNV TB Vaccine Pipeline;
  • Support the WGNV Early Career Researcher Network and other WGNV subgroups;
  • Assist with the development of collateral material (fact sheets, infographics, etc) to educate and inform non-scientific audiences about TB vaccine R&D. Assist with other projects as assigned by the manager.

Additional Opportunities:

  • Opportunity to interact with a variety of stakeholders in TB vaccine R&D;
  • Access to IAVI materials and publications;
  • Attending select events (in-house or remotely) such as a speaker series events, and other events organized within the organization, particularly for the interns;
  • Obtaining academic credit, if applicable.

Education:

  • Pursuing a Master’s or PhD program in a science or public health related field is required.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Experience with social media is required, Twitter and LinkedIn experience is preferred.
  • Interest in scientific communications and advocacy is required.
  • Interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and being outcome driven are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
  • Interest in global health and infectious diseases is desirable.

Hours and Compensation:

  • Part-time, with an average of 20 - 25 hours per month, although exact hours will vary based on projects and workflow.

Organizational Overview:

IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Through scientific and clinical research in Africa, India, Europe, and the U.S., IAVI is pioneering the development of biomedical innovations designed for broad global access. We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries. IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists. The global impact of our science includes fundamental contributions to understanding the biology of HIV infection, which IAVI and others are applying toward advancing vaccine science and immunology. IAVI accelerates scientific discovery and development by fostering unique collaborations among academia, industry, local communities, governments, and funders to explore new and better ways to address public health threats that disproportionately affect people living in poverty. Our global reach, including a clinical research network in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa and in India, has allowed us to make fundamental contributions to understanding the epidemiology, transmission, virology, and immunology of HIV. This work played a key role in facilitating the design of promising HIV vaccine candidates, as well as the discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that are now being advanced as promising approaches for HIV prevention. Our integrated capabilities in vaccine and antibody discovery, development, and clinical research take advantage of bio-pharmaceutical industry expertise to accelerate the development and testing of prevention methods for HIV and other diseases. Through the Product Development Center, we support external researchers with technical and scientific expertise to accelerate the development of their own products.

IAVI CORE VALUES:

  • Dedication to the Mission: We are committed to the translation of scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions.
  • Innovative Evolution: We are committed to solving complex problems in creative and innovative ways, learning from our mistakes and successes and never giving up
  • Integrity: We are committed to meeting the highest ethical and professional standards in everything we do and to taking responsibility for our actions to earn respect
  • Collaboration: We are committed to embracing diversity, the power of global teamwork and the belief that by working as one we can make a difference

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. IAVI is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

IAVI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER actively committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive global organization. IAVI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a representative candidate pool. At IAVI, we celebrate the spectrum of colleagues’ experiences and believe that dedication to our mission above all is essential to our success as a scientific global non-profit. IAVI upholds these principles through IAVI’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

IAVI has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, national origin, home language, ancestry, religion, marital or civil partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status and any other medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status, in addition to any other status protected under the law in any of our locations worldwide.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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