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Post-Doctoral Fellow: Environment, Climate and Health - Department of Population Health

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Aga Khan University

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

The Aga Khan University is a pioneering institution of higher education whose mission is to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond, through world-class teaching, research and healthcare delivery. AKU educates students for local and global leadership from campuses and teaching hospitals in six countries, primarily in Asia and Africa. It generates new knowledge to solve problems that affect millions of people, especially the most vulnerable. The University is a private, not-for-profit institution and part of the Aga Khan Development Network. www.aku.edu

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Department of Population Health (DPH) is comprised of a highly-skilled multi-disciplinary team with expertise in medical, public health, social, demography, statistical and policy sciences with a vision to contribute to the health of populations, particularly those most in need, by using a population health science approach.



Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for conducting research at the intersection of environment, climate change and health. He/she will support innovative research studies, publish scholarly work, and seek opportunities to actively build their capacity within the programme. Specifically, the incumbent will:
  • Design and undertake a research-based scholarly project for the duration of the fellowship to advance understanding in climate and health.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of ongoing research projects with the opportunity to build capacity in designing experiments, novel data collection approaches and advanced data analysis.
  • Publish at least one manuscript in a reputable journal as lead author.
  • Actively contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, and participate in academic discussion to disseminate research.
  • Contribute to capacity development of junior researchers, research staff and students.

Requirements

Applicants should:
  • hold a PhD (recently completed) in Population/Public/Global/International Health (all with a focus on Environmental Health) or Environmental Health or Climate Change or any closely related field.
  • have a BA and/or MSc in any of the above or closely related fields.
  • have demonstrable ability to conduct independent/supportive research, formulate hypotheses, design experiments and critically analyze data
  • be capable of addressing complex scientific or academic challenges within the specified field of study
  • possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • have experience in mentorship or teaching
  • have working knowledge of specific methodologies, tools, software or laboratory techniques relevant to the specific research area.

To Apply

​Detailed applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates should be addressed to The Aga Khan University via the email hr.universityke@aku.edu.  Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Applications should be submitted latest by August 18, 2024