Traineeship (Mental Health) at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of high-quality research proposal aligned with the Mental Health study aims and lead in field work implementation and dissemination activities;
• Actively participate in scientific and management committee meetings that support the Mental Health study; and
• Contribute to capacity building activities in responsible conduct of research within the study and in collaboration with the study partners

Requirements

• Must have a Doctor of Philosophy or a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Neuroscience, or other relevant sciences from a recognized institution, with a good academic record;
• Should have a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in health, social or behavioral sciences from a recognized institution;
• Should have demonstrable experience in conducting research activities;
• Must have demonstrable capacity on publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals;
• A specialization in mental health and/or training in biostatistics is an asset;
• Demonstrable knowledge of data analysis using artificial intelligence and machine learning will be an asset;
• Social and behavioral science data collection experience will be highly desirable;
• Demonstrate self-motivation for a career path in mental health research; and
• Must be a critical thinker with good analytical skills, diligent, creative, team player and initiative driven.

The Offer

• 3 years’ tuition fees and/or stipend; and
• A supportive research environment