Senior Research Assistant, Institute for Global Health and Development

19 hours ago


Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Aga Khan University Full time
Senior Research Assistant, Institute for Global Health and DevelopmentEntityLocationIntroduction

The Aga Khan University's Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) was established in the year 2020 to serve as a University-wide entity for providing a unique platform for facilitating strategic engagements and partnerships between AKU, University of Central Asia and the wider Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). IGHD aims to address global health and environmental challenges by creating a multi-disciplinary support system and infrastructure, whereby researchers across campuses and regions can collaborate and contribute.

The IGHD works across four thematic areas, including Sustainable Development Goals (including Broad Social Determinants of Health); Gender Equity and Empowerment; Climate Change, Urban Development, and Health, and; Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition.

This is a short-termed grant-funded contractual position.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

  • supporting all kind of basic science research done under the umbrella of Interscale Fellowship/Women in Science Program 
  • ensuring smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and field related activities
  • learning and implementing protocols 
  • epidemiology or clinical trials
  • coordinating with the team to discuss field related activities.
Requirements

You should have:

  • a Bachelors (4 years) from an HEC-recognized or reputable foreign university. However, an MPhil or MSc degree in relevant field is desirable
  • at least one year of work experience related to wet bench research is mandatory. 
  • proficiency in molecular and histology techniques (Cell culture, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, western blotting, PCR, etc).
  • proven ability to work well with certain degree of autonomy
  • proficiency in MS word and Excel
  • ability to quickly learn and take on new techniques
  • meticulous with excellent wet-bench etiquette.
To Apply

You should send your detailed CV by email to human.resources@aku.edu and mention the position number '10051245' in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by May 1, 2024

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