Senior Instructor (Statistician), School of Nursing and Midwifery

Entity: School of Nursing and Midwifery

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

Established in 1980, Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM) has the honor of being the founding academic entity of the University and a benchmark for nursing education in Pakistan. The school is committed to excellence in the fields of education, research, nursing practice, and administration. It is also committed to providing the highest standards in nursing education programmes, in line with the University's vision and values.

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 a respectful relationship with and between the 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 Senior Instructor (Statistician) at the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Responsibilities:

The full-time Statistician will provide comprehensive statistical support to the Graduate Office, Research Office, and SONAM faculty, assisting in research and thesis work. The role also involves teaching graduate-level courses alongside other faculty members. Moreover, you will be responsible for:

• assisting students, and faculty in study design, including formulating research questions and hypotheses
• performing sample size calculations based on study requirements
• advising on data collection tools and processes, ensuring data quality and integrity
• overseeing data management processes
• conducting data analysis using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata)
• participating in the dissemination of research findings through publications, conference presentations, and other scholarly activities
• collaborating closely with faculty members to enhance students' research capabilities
• participating in teaching graduate-level courses, contributing to the curriculum alongside other faculty members.

Requirements:

You should have:

• master’s degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Statistics, or Data Science
• at least three years of experience working as a statistician or data scientist
• has co-authored three to four research papers, with major contributions to data analysis
• proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata) and quantitative methodologies
• strong research design, data analysis, and data management skills
• excellent written and verbal communication, especially in report writing and presentations
• ability to work effectively with students and faculty in an academic environment
• strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects
• demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities, with a commitment to supporting student research.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.