Research Associate, Medicine - Research & Data Support

Aga Khan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University in Karachi invites applications for a Research Associate in the Department of Medicine. The role involves conducting research meetings, supporting data collection, maintaining outpatient databases, and contributing to research guidelines and projects.

You will assist with manuscript preparation, manage research databases, provide technical support for EndNote, SPSS, REDCap, and related tools, and coordinate data-related activities with faculty and clinical teams.

Qualifications

• MBBS or MSc in Epidemiology/Biostatistics from a reputable university.
• 1–2 years of relevant research experience including literature search, data collection, data management and manuscript writing.
• Good research/analytical skills and strong written and verbal English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty and teams.
• Proficiency with SPSS, EndNote, REDCap, and EpiData is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research meetings and maintain updated information for faculty.
• Support data collection and maintenance of the ID outpatient database.
• Contribute to research guidelines and various projects from protocol development to manuscript submission.
• Assist with day-to-day research and administrative activities of the DRC, Grants Division, and Statistics & Methodology Clinic.
• Maintain repositories of publications, protocols, monitoring reports, and ERC documentation.
• Assist faculty and residents with manuscript and synopsis preparation and submission.
• Provide technical support for research tools including EndNote, SPSS, REDCap, MS Office, and online journals.
• Coordinate logistics for DRC meetings and prepare minutes.
• Support grant submissions and ERC submissions through PeopleSoft as guided by DRC/PI.
• Assist in designing and maintaining databases using REDCap, SPSS, and EpiData.
• Coordinate with IT for hardware, software, email, and system-related needs.
• Provide admin support for DRC workshops, Annual Research Day, and training activities.
• Assist in preparing research and grants-related reports.
• Support JCIA reaccreditation audits.

Skills

Research

Data collection

Manuscript writing

MS Office

SPSS

EndNote

REDCap

EpiData

Literature search

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

MBBS or MSc in Epidemiology/Biostatistics

Tools

SPSS

EndNote

REDCap

EpiData

MS Office

Job description

Aga Khan University in Karachi invites applications for a Research Associate in the Department of Medicine. The role involves conducting research meetings, supporting data collection, maintaining outpatient databases, and contributing to research guidelines and projects.

You will assist with manuscript preparation, manage research databases, provide technical support for EndNote, SPSS, REDCap, and related tools, and coordinate data-related activities with faculty and clinical teams.