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Title: Intern, Epidemiology and Real-World Evidence Dept

Location: New York, NY           

Reports To: Gabriella Quintard

Internship Summary:

The Epidemiology & Real-World Evidence (RWE) Intern will support the Epidemiology team in operational and administrative functions that enable high-quality research and program execution. He/she will work closely with team members to ensure efficient coordination of tasks, document quality, and workflow tracking.

This role provides a valuable opportunity for hands-on learning in an applied epidemiology setting, including exposure to real-world data processes, team operations, and research activities.

Responsibilities:

·       Assist in tracking and documenting QA and ethics-related processes

·       Participate in training and onboarding activities related to HSR compliance

·       Assist in preparing QA materials for internal and external use, using GCP training and enterprise-licensed AI.

·       Observe and document the integration of epidemiology within vaccine development

·       Develop summary materials comparing epidemiological studies and clinical trials

·       Share the learnings with a presentation at the end of the internship.

IAVI and the intern acknowledge that the intern’s responsibilities do not displace regular IAVI employees’ responsibilities. It is also understood that the intern is not entitled to full time employment at IAVI at the conclusion of the internship.

Learning Objectives:

·       Gain exposure to epidemiological research processes and real-world evidence generation.

·       Observe and learn from ongoing data analysis activities conducted by the team.

Goals to accomplish:

·       Understand the ethical considerations of Human Subject Research by adapting QA Stand Operating procedures

·       Understanding the role of epidemiology studies compared to clinical trials in vaccine development.

Education Requirement:

·       Major in Biological Sciences, Epidemiology or related areas.

·       Familiarity with study design and data tracking

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:  

• Commitment: We deliver on our mission, proactively transforming promises into tangible results 
• Stewardship: We steward IAVI's resources responsibly to ensure IAVI's long-term success and global health impact 
• Integrity: We uphold strong moral principles to maintain our credibility as a nonprofit scientific research organization
• Collaboration: We work as one IAVI team and partner with others to deliver globally accessible, urgently needed, public health solutions 

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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