Senior Instructor (Statistician) – Aga Khan University – Karachi – Pakistan
Aga Khan University invites applications for Senior Instructor (Statistician) in Karachi, Pakistan
Introduction:
Established in 1980, Aga Khan University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM) was the first academic unit of the University to be established. AKU-SONAM motivates young men and women from all over Pakistan and developing countries to choose nursing as a career in order to strengthen the delivery of health care services.
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.
The Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Senior Instructor in the Department of School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Faculty Title:
Senior Instructor (Statistician) – 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.
Last Date:
November 10, 2024
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their detailed CV and cover letter to:
human.resources@aku.edu
Please mark the subject line with position number “10053497”.