Aga Khan Internship 2024

The Aga Khan Internship 2024 has been announced on the official Aga Khan website. Aga Khan has introduced various internship programs, including a virtual internship program and an international internship program. In the international internship program, Aga Khan has announced the majority of positions in Karachi, Pakistan. The application deadline is not set; it is an ongoing process.

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Aga Khan Current Vacancies

Laboratory Research Intern

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Department

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Responsibilities

In-depth literature reviews.
Contribution to grant proposal writing.
Bench research on scientific techniques and methods.
Organize weekly internal planning meetings.
Compile and analyze research data.
Develop scientific writing abilities.
Prepare and deliver presentations at research symposiums.

Benefits

Specialized training in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques.
Skills development in scientific writing with potential publication opportunities.
Professional networking and presentation skills through symposium participation.
Learn ethical considerations and guidelines in scientific research practices.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or recently graduated (within 1 year) in Human Biology, Genetics, or related fields.
Enthusiasm to learn new research methods.
Intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.
Self-motivation, collaboration, data analysis skills, adaptability, and commitment to personal growth.
Prior research experience is preferred, but passionate students at all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Vacant positions

Health Research Intern

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Responsibilities

Critical appraisal of literature in public health and synthesizing research questions.
Writing technical reports on epidemiological investigations in public health.
Assist in technical report writing for ongoing projects.
Apply concepts of epidemiology, modeling, and statistics for infectious diseases and environment/climate change.
Assist in grant and proposal writing and literature reviews.
Project reporting, post-project evaluations, and final reporting of main projects.

Opportunities

Scientific knowledge translation and synthesis for rural contexts.
Experience in technical report writing in public health and epidemiology.
Participation in all stages of research design.
Basic modelling skills to measure the effect of outbreaks in populations.

Minimum Qualification

Applicants should have Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Global Health, Data Science, Environmental Epidemiology, or related fields.

Required Skills

Good data management skills (basic to intermediate level).
Strong academic and professional report-writing skills.
Good quantitative research and analysis skills (intermediate level), and familiarity with quantitative analysis software.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a team player.

Vacant Positions

Content Writing Intern

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Responsibilities

Collaborate with researchers to create comprehensive and well-structured reports.
Assist in drafting and editing scientific manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
Craft clear and engaging announcements for internal and external audiences.
Review and refine written content for clarity, coherence, and adherence to standards.
Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with cross-functional teams, incorporating feedback.
Conduct literature reviews to support the development of accurate and contextually relevant content.
Maintain organized and up-to-date documentation of research processes.

Minimum Qualification

Applicants Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program, or recently graduated (within 1 yr) in English, Communications, Journalism, or a scientific discipline.

Requirements

Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
Familiarity with academic writing conventions and citation styles.
Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it effectively.
Basic understanding and reading of the Urdu language are an advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant writing and editing tools.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to innovative research initiatives.

Vacant Positions

Data Analysis and Research Intern

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Department

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Responsibilities

Conduct data cleaning and preprocessing tasks to ensure data quality.
Collaborate with the data analysis team to analyze and interpret research findings.
Participate in data visualization and reporting efforts for research projects.

Opportunities

Opportunity to be a co-author as a data analyst in targeted manuscripts.
Gain exposure and opportunity to perform research translation through data analysis.

Qualification

Currently enrolled in a graduate program or recently graduated (within 1 year) in Data Science, Statistics, and Computer Science.

Requirements

Proficiency with data analysis software and ability to independently manage tasks.
Good research and analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a team player.
Attention to detail, initiative, and resourcefulness in research tasks.

Positions

Education Research Intern

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Department

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Responsibilities

Support academic administration tasks, including data entry and record maintenance.
Contribute to data collection and analysis for ongoing research projects.
Assist in preparing research reports and presentations for conferences and publications.

Requirement

Proficiency in MS Office suite showcasing the ability to handle complex tasks efficiently.
Competency in utilizing a laptop for various tasks, demonstrating adeptness in navigating technology.
Possessing skills in research and data software, and providing an edge in handling complex data sets will be an added benefit.
Excellent communication skills, enabling effective interaction with colleagues, superiors, and external stakeholders.
Experience in education is required but not mandatory.

Positions

Nursing Research Intern

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Assist in developing material for knowledge translation such as dissemination and publications.

Assist in literature review and synthesis as guided by the mentor.

Assist in facilitating/organizing research-related workshops.

Opportunities

Opportunity to participate in research-related webinars/seminars.
Gain hands-on experience with software (e.g., SPSS).
Experience direct exposure to research team meetings.

Required Skills

Prior experience with data analysis, data visualization, manuscript writing, literature synthesis, and project presentation.
Good command of computers/IT skills (office, statistical software).
English language competency (written & oral).
Creative, ability to work well under pressure, multitasker.
Time management, flexibility, and prioritization skills to meet tight deadlines.

Qualification

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree.

Positions

Emergency Medicine Research Intern

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Responsibilities

Assist in data collection through file reviews and data management using statistical software.
Help in organizing workshops/meetings.
Assist in any other research-related work assigned by the mentor.
Attend weekly and monthly research webinars, seminars, and workshops.
Submit research articles to journals for publishing.
Assist in manuscript writing, editing, and proofreading.

Qualification

Applicants must be Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program or recently graduated (within 1 yr) in Basic Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, or other health-allied degrees.

Required Skills

Proficiency in using Endnote for referencing.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
Familiarity with medical, research, and public health terminologies.
Good communication, scientific writing, and professional writing skills.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated to learn.