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India Knowledge Consortium (INK), UK-based Global Network
The India Knowledge Consortium (INK) is a UK-based global collective of academics and practitioners across disciplines, including management, entrepreneurship, finance, economics, history, cultural studies, science & technology, united in advancing and disseminating research-based knowledge about India’s society, culture, traditions, economy, and polity.
Work Experience Opportunities
Build and maintain small NLP pipelines to extract themes and trends from articles, webinar transcripts, and social posts.
• Perform text cleaning, topic modelling, sentiment/stance analysis, and entity recognition to support editorial decisions and research briefs.
• Summarize insights into clear, visual-friendly deliverables (briefs, dashboards) for the INK team.
• Preferred tools/skills: Python (pandas, scikit-learn, spaCy/transformers), basic data viz (Matplotlib/Plotly), prompt engineering.
What You’ll Do :
• Research and Scholarship: Support academic articles, policy notes, and knowledge dissemination reflecting India’s heritage and current developments.
• Collaboration: Work with scholars and practitioners in a multicultural network.
• Events and Outreach: Assist in organizing virtual talks, webinars, and seminars.
• Strategy: Help conceptualize new projects that amplify INK’s impact (policy, education, collaborative research).
What You’ll Gain
• Global exposure: Collaborate with UK and international academics in an intellectually vibrant network.
• Skill development: Hands-on experience in NLP analytics, digital marketing, or thematic content creation.
• Portfolio: Published work under your name where applicable; visibility on INK platforms.
• Credentialing: Official work-experience certificate and recommendation letter upon successful completion.
Who Should Apply
• Students or recent graduates in fields such as Computer Science/Data Science, Marketing/Communications, History, Cultural/Religious Studies, Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, or related disciplines.
• Excellent writers/communicators with an eye for detail; self-motivated and comfortable working across time zones.
• Familiarity with India-related topics (desirable but not mandatory).
Time Commitment & Duration :
• Duration: 3–6 months (flexible).
• Schedule: ~8–12 hours/week, remote and asynchronous where possible.
How to Apply :
Please email indiaknowledgecon@gmail.com with:
1. Brief cover letter (max 300 words): Why INK? Which stream(s) interest you and why?
2. CV or résumé highlighting relevant skills/experience.
3. Work sample:
o For NLP: short GitHub snippet/notebook or brief describing a text-analytics project (preferable).
Applications are welcome worldwide. Official location and working hours are flexible.
Inclusivity
INK welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to respectful, evidence-based dialogue.
Plan and schedule content for the INK website and associated channels to grow reach and engagement.
• Execute on-page SEO (titles, meta descriptions, internal linking) and track performance with analytics.
• Draft and optimize posts/newsletters; repurpose research outputs into shareable assets.
• Preferred tools/skills: Web CMS basics, Google Analytics/Search Console, keyword research, A/B testing mindset.
What You’ll Do :
• Research and Scholarship: Support academic articles, policy notes, and knowledge dissemination reflecting India’s heritage and current developments.
• Collaboration: Work with scholars and practitioners in a multicultural network.
• Events and Outreach: Assist in organizing virtual talks, webinars, and seminars.
• Strategy: Help conceptualize new projects that amplify INK’s impact (policy, education, collaborative research).
What You’ll Gain
• Global exposure: Collaborate with UK and international academics in an intellectually vibrant network.
• Skill development: Hands-on experience in NLP analytics, digital marketing, or thematic content creation.
• Portfolio: Published work under your name where applicable; visibility on INK platforms.
• Credentialing: Official work-experience certificate and recommendation letter upon successful completion.
Who Should Apply
• Students or recent graduates in fields such as Computer Science/Data Science, Marketing/Communications, History, Cultural/Religious Studies, Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, or related disciplines.
• Excellent writers/communicators with an eye for detail; self-motivated and comfortable working across time zones.
• Familiarity with India-related topics (desirable but not mandatory).
Time Commitment & Duration :
• Duration: 3–6 months (flexible).
• Schedule: ~8–12 hours/week, remote and asynchronous where possible.
How to Apply :
Please email indiaknowledgecon@gmail.com with:
1. Brief cover letter (max 300 words): Why INK? Which stream(s) interest you and why?
2. CV or résumé highlighting relevant skills/experience.
3. Work sample:
o For Digital Marketing: sample post, basic SEO plan (preferable), or small performance report.
Applications are welcome worldwide. Official location and working hours are flexible.
Inclusivity
INK welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to respectful, evidence-based dialogue.
Research and develop high-quality content that explores Vedantic values and their relevance to contemporary geopolitical dynamics.
• Produce essays, explainers, interview guides, and event briefs that are accessible yet rigorous.
• Curate reading lists and source materials; collaborate with scholars to ensure balance and accuracy.
• Preferred skills: Strong writing/editing, ability to synthesize interdisciplinary sources, sensitivity to nuance.
What You’ll Do :
• Research and Scholarship: Support academic articles, policy notes, and knowledge dissemination reflecting India’s heritage and current developments.
• Collaboration: Work with scholars and practitioners in a multicultural network.
• Events and Outreach: Assist in organizing virtual talks, webinars, and seminars.
• Strategy: Help conceptualize new projects that amplify INK’s impact (policy, education, collaborative research).
What You’ll Gain
• Global exposure: Collaborate with UK and international academics in an intellectually vibrant network.
• Skill development: Hands-on experience in NLP analytics, digital marketing, or thematic content creation.
• Portfolio: Published work under your name where applicable; visibility on INK platforms.
• Credentialing: Official work-experience certificate and recommendation letter upon successful completion.
Who Should Apply
• Students or recent graduates in fields such as Computer Science/Data Science, Marketing/Communications, History, Cultural/Religious Studies, Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, or related disciplines.
• Excellent writers/communicators with an eye for detail; self-motivated and comfortable working across time zones.
• Familiarity with India-related topics (desirable but not mandatory).
Time Commitment & Duration :
• Duration: 3–6 months (flexible).
• Schedule: ~8–12 hours/week, remote and asynchronous where possible.
How to Apply :
Please email indiaknowledgecon@gmail.com with:
1. Brief cover letter (max 300 words): Why INK? Which stream(s) interest you and why?
2. CV or résumé highlighting relevant skills/experience.
3. Work sample:
o For Content (Vedantic & Geopolitics): a 500–800-word sample or outline.
Applications are welcome worldwide. Official location and working hours are flexible.
Inclusivity
INK welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to respectful, evidence-based dialogue.
