Post-Doctoral Fellow, Brain and Mind Institute

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Aga Khan University Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Aga Khan University's vision is to serve the developing world and Muslim societies in innovative and enduring ways. It is committed to the development of human capacities through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, and application through service.​

JOB SUMMARY

Relevant Experience and Qualifications Minimum of Masters degree (PhD preferred) in Neuroscience, Epidemiology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Neuropsychology, Psychology, Medicine, or a related field, with a focus on with a focus on Biostatistics.Demonstrated experience in analysis of high-dimensional data for -omics based biomarker discovery, with strong computational skills including proficiency in R, STATA, SAS, MATLAB, or Python.Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.An interest in community engagement and public health impact.Experience in multicultural research environments, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa is desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and conduct research on molecular bioinformatics, incorporating bespoke biomarker analytical methods with advanced multidimensional analysis of biomarker data (including omics) and integration with broader multimodal data e.g. neuropsychology, imaging, wearables etc.Design and execute research protocols in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, ensuring scientific integrity and ethical compliance.Develop innovative computational methods / models for multidimensional analysis of biomarker data.Assist in grant writing and project reporting to funding organizations.Engage with community stakeholders in Nairobi to align research with local health priorities and facilitate translation of research findings into practical health solutions.Supervise and mentor graduate students and junior researchers, guiding them in research methodologies, data analysis, and scientific writing.Author and co-author research papers for publication in top-tier journals and present findings at international conferences.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Exam preparation and grading, Training program planning, Research planning, Teaching

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education



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