Post Doc Fellow: Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Post Doc Fellow:Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Entity: Medical College

Location: Pakistan

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University was found in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private university, Aga Khan University is a not-for-profit institution and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. Starting in 2000, the University expanded to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom and Afghanistan. AKU began life as a health-sciences university.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Aga Khan University is a unique/distinguish establishment which serves the clinical laboratory of Aga Khan University Hospital with academic interest. This department is heavily engaged in undergraduate, postgraduate and technologist training programs. It provides professional training for higher degree in four major areas of Pathology (Chemical Pathology, Hematology, Histopathology, and Microbiology). Currently, there are approximately 61 Faculty, including 3 part time, 2 visiting faculty members, and 41 Residents.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of, Post Doc FellowPathology & Laboratory Medicine. This study aims to build sustainable capacity in VBD research in Pakistan, across the interrelated domains of viral genomics, pathogenesis, vector biology, ecology, and disease epidemiology, using a One Health collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary research approach.

This is a grant-funded contractual position.

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.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will be an integral part of the research with responsibilities including:

• The incumbent will operate within well-define practices and procedures and perform activates with specific objectives and deliverables within the function.
• Contribute to assigned academic administration and education support.
• He/she will coordinate, administers and participate in research study associated activities such as sample collection, Lab bench work, data collection methods, strategies and analysis for data management. Maintains record keeping systems and procedures.

Requirements:

• The individual should have a PhD in molecular biology.
• Good wet-lab experience using sequencing-based technologies, both Sanger sequencing and Next-generation sequencing for investigation of pathogen genetics. Should be familiar with whole genome, exome and RNA sequencing.
• 2-3 years of related work experience
• Ability to converse fluently in English
• Ability to communicate effectively and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to use MS Office
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures and materials.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures
• Ability to understand and carries out the principles of safety management; complies with safety policies and procedures.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.