Research Associate, Department of Dentistry

Research Associate, Department of Dentistry

Entity: Medical College

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 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.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Research Associate, Department of Dentistry.

Note: This position is contractual for a period of six months.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• Conduct literature searches and perform related tasks assigned by the supervisors (PI and Co-PIs).
• Prepare and update drafts of research proposals, research papers, progress reports, literature reviews, etc., for the supervisors’ review and submission.
• Actively participate in data collection as assigned.
• Periodic responsibilities will be assigned from time to time based on the supervisors’ requirements.
• Coordinate with the field administration to ensure clear and timely communication when require.

Requirements:

You should have:

• BDS or equivalent qualification.
• Background in medical education or research.
• Proficiency in data analysis using STATA and/or SPSS.
• Ability to monitor databases, ensure safe storage of data (both electronic and hard copies), and hand over data to the primary supervisor.
• Ability to maintain and update complete records and files (ongoing grant documents, active ERCs, consent forms, and other related documents) in accordance with institutional or grant agency policies.
• Ability to liaise with relevant AKU departments for grant approvals at the time of submission and manage upload and follow-up through the AKU PeopleSoft system.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.