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Research Associate, Department of Medicine - (260001NJ)
Research Associate, Department of Medicine
Entity: Aga Khan University
Location: Karachi
Introduction:
The Department of Medicine at The Aga Khan University Hospital comprises independent sections of Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, and Pulmonary & Critical Care. The department has over 70+ full-time Faculty with a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education and research. Residency Programmes are offered in Internal Medicine, Neurology, Adult Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary Medicine, Nephrology and Dermatology, as well as Fellowship Programmes in Clinical Neurophysiology & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Interventional Cardiology and Infectious Diseases.
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 respectful relationships within and between its diverse workforce, including faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults. All employees, trainees, and partners are expected to share this commitment.
The Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Research Associate in the Nephrology Section, Department of Medicine.
Job Role / Responsibilities:
You will be required to:
- assist in overall research program implementation within the Nephrology Section
- conduct literature reviews and support scientific research activities
- assist in writing study protocols, grant proposals, and ERC applications
- collect data using qualitative (e.g., interviews, focus groups) and quantitative (e.g., surveys) methods
- perform data entry, cleaning, management, and statistical analysis
- ensure data quality control and maintain accurate study records
- support the development and implementation of research tools
- assist in manuscript writing, abstracts, and reports for publications and presentations
- coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders for research activities
- prepare and present periodic progress reports
- ensure timely submission of research documentation
- undertake any other tasks assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:
You should have:
- a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBBS/MD) from a reputable institution
- 1–2 years of relevant research experience
- proficiency in research and data analysis tools (e.g., MS Office, SPSS, REDCap, EndNote)
- strong writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to work effectively in a team environment
- strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.
Primary Location: Pakistan-Karachi
Organisation: Aga Khan University Pakistan
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: 05/05/2026, 7:02:00 AM
Closing Date: 12/05/2026, 1:59:00 PM
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