Lead the Future of Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Aga Khan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University in Karachi invites applications for the Chair, Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS)—a senior academic leadership role within the Medical College.

The Chair will provide strategic leadership for teaching, research and administration, oversee the integrated basic sciences curriculum, support graduate training, and foster international collaborations to advance health education and translational science.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Biological or Biomedical Sciences.
• Eligibility for Associate or Full Professor level.
• Experience in university teaching and research supervision.
• Demonstrated record of publications and extramural funding.
• Experience in academic administration and departmental leadership.
• Mentoring ability and understanding of the regional academic context.
• Commitment to academic excellence and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for the academic and research mandate of the Department, aligned with AKU’s mission and policies.
• Oversee the delivery of an integrated undergraduate basic sciences curriculum across core disciplines.
• Promote the application of biological science principles to health and disease, particularly in Pakistan and comparable contexts.
• Support and strengthen graduate programmes, including PhD and MPhil training.
• Foster an environment that supports research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Facilitate and participate in basic, clinical, and educational research, including collaboration with clinical departments and external partners.
• Advance extramural funding, scholarly output, and academic visibility.
• Lead faculty recruitment, development, and retention, including mentoring and performance management.
• Ensure compliance across all disciplines within BBS with the requirements of national accrediting bodies (HEC and PMDC).
• Foster educational and research collaborations nationally and internationally.
• Represent the Department in Medical College and University committees, supporting academic governance.

Education

Doctorate in Biological or Biomedical Sciences

Job description

Aga Khan University in Karachi invites applications for the Chair, Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS)—a senior academic leadership role within the Medical College.

The Chair will provide strategic leadership for teaching, research and administration, oversee the integrated basic sciences curriculum, support graduate training, and foster international collaborations to advance health education and translational science.