Instructor (Research), Paediatrics & Child Health

Instructor (Research), Paediatrics & Child Health -MC - (260003B1)

Instructor (Research), Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Entity:
Medical College

Location:
Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:
Chartered in 1983, The Aga Khan University as Pakistan's first private international university is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital has well-equipped investigative services and provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt 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 with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

The Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at the Aga Khan University is dedicated to providing cutting-edge clinical services to children. We offer high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate training, including subspecialty training and research opportunities. Our inpatient facilities feature a Paediatric ward with two units totaling 84 beds and a state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit (Neonatal/Paediatric & Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care units) equipped with the latest technologies and protocols. Additionally, our Paediatric Cardiology section offers a recognized three-year Fellowship training program accredited by CPSP.

This is a grant funded contractual position.

Responsibilities:
You will be responsible to:

• lead the statistical design, analysis, and interpretation of data across multiple research projects using statistical software such as STATA, R and/or Python
• facilitate regular teaching sessions and hands-on workshops in biostatistics, epidemiology, research methods, and statistical software (e.g., STATA, R) for faculty, residents, and fellows
• provide one-on-one and group consultation sessions to support residents, fellows and faculty in designing studies, writing protocols, and analyzing research data
• design and deliver academic training sessions tailored to the statistical needs of ongoing institutional and collaborative projects
• assist senior faculty in peer reviewing research manuscripts, grant proposals, and other scholarly submissions
• communicate with journals, collaborators, and the University Research Office regarding statistical content in proposals submissions and grant applications
• oversee data management processes, including data cleaning, data mining, and generation of statistical reports for manuscripts and research projects
• actively participate in and take the initiative to organize research-related activities, including academic seminars, research symposia, journal clubs, and institutional conferences
• encourage staff participation in research training programs, academic workshops, and skill development initiatives
• promote discipline, punctuality, and professional conduct among research teams, ensuring a productive and respectful work environment.

Requirements:
You should have:

• a Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science or a related field from an HEC-recognised institution or an equivalent qualification from a reputable foreign university
• at least three years of relevant experience at management level, preferably in healthcare or research organisation of good repute
• experience with RedCap, electronic data capture systems, and reproducible research workflows (e.g., Git/GitHub)
• knowledge of clinical trials, observational studies, or epidemiological research
• strong statistical and analytical skills, with the ability to use statistical software such as STATA, Python, or R programmes
• relevant research publications in reputable journals will be preferred
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research teams
• proficiency in Microsoft Office, EndNote, and other relevant research software
• ideas and information in clear and meaningful form to various stakeholders
• excellent ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet stringent deadlines.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Primary Location

Pakistan

Organisation

Aga Khan University Pakistan

Employee Status

Contractual

Job Posting

27/08/2026, 11:47:14 AM

Closing Date

02/09/2026, 6:59:00 PM