Senior Research Associate

2 days ago

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan beBeeClimateHealth Full time 1,200,000 - 1,500,000

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow, IGHD

Introduction

The Aga Khan University's Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) was established to serve as a University-wide entity for providing a unique platform for facilitating strategic engagements and partnerships.

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 institute works across four thematic areas, including Sustainable Development Goals, Gender Equity and Empowerment, Climate Change, Urban Development, and Health, and Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopting appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders.

This is a grant-funded contractual position.

Responsibilities
  1. Designing and undertaking a research-based scholarly project to advance understanding in climate and health.
  2. Publishing at least one manuscript of the designated work in a reputed international journal.
  3. Contributing to the development and implementation of ongoing research projects, with opportunities to build capacity in designing experiments, novel data collection approaches, and advanced data analysis.
  4. Actively contributing to publications in peer-reviewed journals, presenting at conferences, and participating in academic discussions to disseminate research outcomes.
  5. Providing mentorship to junior researchers/staff to encourage knowledge exchange.
  6. Engaging in professional development opportunities, including standalone courses, workshops, seminars, and training sessions, to build capacity.
  7. Attending supervisor, committee, and other stakeholder meetings for better coordination and linkages.
Requirements
  • Completed masters/doctoral degree in public health, environmental health, or other relevant fields;
  • Research experience in related disciplines required along with a record;
  • Scholarly publications and/or conference presentations;
  • Strong analytical, research, quantitative, and problem-solving skills;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent/supportive research, formulate hypotheses, design experiments, and analyze data critically;
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate research findings, collaborate with peers, and present work effectively at conferences or seminars;
    • Self-motivation and the ability to work independently while also seeking guidance when necessary.
    • Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet project deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
    • Working knowledge in specific methodologies, tools, software, or laboratory techniques relevant to the research area.
    • Experience in mentoring or teaching, especially if the role involves assisting junior researchers/staff or graduate students.
    • Willingness to participate in capacity-building activities, especially standalone courses and seminars.
    • Exposure to interdisciplinary research or collaborations demonstrating the ability to bridge multiple fields or approaches.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

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