Research Specialist, Department of Anaesthesiology

Research Specialist, Department of Anaesthesiology

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University was founded 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 Anaesthesiology at Aga Khan University is committed to providing clinical excellence in perioperative care as well as the training of future anaesthesiologists. Our team of trained and well-experienced anesthesiologists aims to provide best possible patient care not only in the operation theatres but also beyond it. With current 35 clinical faculty our department is one of the biggest Anaesthesia department in country, our faculty is also involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education and our programs are recognized at national and international level.

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.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Research Specialist in the Department of Anaesthesiology.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for:

• assisting with data management, coding, and ensuring data security
• facilitating research meetings with residents for project planning and execution
• providing guidance on research writing, including abstracts and manuscripts
• assisting residents in obtaining departmental and institutional approvals for research projects
• troubleshooting research-related challenges and providing ongoing support
• collaborating with faculty and residents to plan and execute research projects
• assisting in designing research modules for residents, faculty, and staff
• conducting literature searches (both manual and database searches via a librarian)
• supporting residents in study design, data collection, and registry setup
• conducting regular monitoring, quality assurance, audits, and providing feedback
• building capacity through workshops and training sessions
• submitting an annual clinical audit report to the Chair of the Research Cell and Department Chair.

Eligibility Criteria /Requirements:

You should have:

• a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBBS) or equivalent (BDS)
• Master’s degree of epidemiology/biostatistics, Public health, nursing or equivalent
• 3–5 years of experience in medical education, clinical research, or academic healthcare institutions
• experience in assisting postgraduate students with research and thesis development (preferred)
• experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation, including report writing and biostatistics
• ability to initiate and contribute to research activities
• proficiency in MS Office and statistical software such as ATLAS.ti, SPSS, STATA, SAS, or R
• excellent collaborative and interpersonal communication skills.

*Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted*