Senior Social Scientist

Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan and the region. The University's Medical College comprises several clinical departments, a Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences and a Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS). The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital has well-equipped investigative services and provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities. The Department of CHS is the leading unit of its type in Pakistan, recognised regionally and internationally for the relevance, quality and extent of its work in support of public health and the development of primary health care systems. The department comprises four major operational units: epidemiology and biostatistics, health systems, public health practice and reproductive health.

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Social Scientist.

This is a full-time faculty position at the level of Associate or Assistant Professor.

Requirements
Candidates should possess the following:

• A doctoral degree in medical sociology, medical anthropology, or similar field from a reputed university;
• Extensive experience of statistical and data demonstrated skills in advanced methods in epidemiology and population-based statistics;
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and leadership in conducting research;
• Demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the quality of teaching, learning and research in developing countries;
• A record of publications in peer-reviewed Pakistani/international journals;
• Ability to provide conceptual and technical input to a diverse range of social sciences and epidemiological research studies in the department;
• Experience in developing countries will be an added advantage.

An attractive salary and benefits package is available, commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

To Apply
Please send your CV with names and contact details (including email addresses) of at least three referees to:

Director, Human Resources
Aga Khan University
P.O. Box 3500,
Stadium Road, Karachi-74800, Pakistan
Fax: +92-21 493-4294
Email: recruitment@aku.edu