Research Specialist, 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 Specialist in the Cardiology Section, Department of Medicine.
Job Role / Responsibilities:
You will be required to:
Assist in overall research program implementation
Conduct literature reviews and support scientific research activities
Assist in writing study protocols, grant applications, and erc submissions
Collect data using qualitative (e.g., interviews, focus groups) and quantitative (e.g., surveys) methods
Perform data entry, cleaning, management, and analysis
Ensure data quality control and maintain accurate study records
Support development and implementation of research tools
Assist in manuscript writing, abstracts, and reports for publications and presentations
Coordinate with research teams and external stakeholders for smooth execution of projects
Prepare and present weekly and monthly progress reports
Ensure timely submission of research-related documentation
Undertake any other tasks assigned by the principal investigator.