Research Associate, Department of Medicine - (260003U7)
Research Associate, Department of Medicine Entity: Aga Khan University Location: Karachi Introduction to the Aga Khan University:The Department of Medicine at The Aga Khan University Hospital, comprises of 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, Pulmonary Medicine, Nephrology and Dermatology, as well as Fellowship Programmes in Clinical Neurophysiology & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Interventional Cardiology, Gastroenterology, ERCP 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 application for the position of Research Associate in the Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine. Job Role / Responsibilities: You will be required to: Conduct research meetings and maintain updated research information for faculty.Support data collection and maintenance of the ID outpatient database.Contribute to sectional research guidelines and various research projects, from protocol development through manuscript submission.Support the day-to-day research and administrative activities of the DRC, Grants Division, and Statistics & Methodology Clinic.Maintain repositories of research publications, protocols, monitoring reports, and ERC documentation.Assist faculty and residents with manuscript and synopsis preparation and submission.Maintain departmental research databases and collate research-related information.Provide technical support for research tools and software, including EndNote, SPSS, plagiarism software, MS Office, and online research journals.Assist with the submission of research articles and case studies to online journals.Coordinate logistics for DRC meetings and prepare minutes, where required.Support research grant submissions and ERC submissions through PeopleSoft, as guided by the DRC/PI.Assist in designing and maintaining databases using REDCap, SPSS, and EpiData.Coordinate with IT for hardware, software, email, and system-related requirements.Provide administrative support for DRC workshops, courses, Annual Research Day, and training activities.Assist in preparing research and grants-related reports.Support activities related to JCIA reaccreditation audits.Perform other research and departmental responsibilities as assigned.
Eligibility Criteria / Requirements: MBBS or MSc in a Science subject, preferably in Epidemiology or Biostatistics, from a reputable local or international university.1–2 years of relevant research experience, preferably including literature search, data collection, data management, and manuscript writing.Good research and analytical skills.Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Good command of English, both written and oral.Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with faculty, researchers, residents, and support teams.Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with research-related tools/software such as SPSS, EndNote, REDCap, and EpiData would be an advantage. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.
: Pakistan-Karachi
: Aga Khan University Pakistan
: Regular
: Standard
: 09/10/2026, 11:07:12 AM
: 18/10/2026, 6:59:00 PM
