Post Doctoral Fellow,Epidemiology & Population Health at Aga Khan University

, , Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Epidemiological Analysis, Quantitative Methods, Longitudinal Study Design, Grant Writing, Cognitive Epidemiology, Survey Research, Data Analysis, Academic Writing, Mentorship, Project Leadership, Public Health Research, Biostatistics

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Post Doctoral Fellowship - Epidemiology & Population Health Department: Population Health Division: Medical College Location: Nairobi, Kenya Project Overview Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As a leading international institution dedicated to excellence and change, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access. The Department of Population Health (DPH) at AKU is implementing the Longitudinal Study of Health and Ageing in Kenya (LOSHAK)—a large, multi-site, population-based cohort study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Aging (NIA). LOSHAK forms part of a global network of ageing studies and is designed to generate high-quality longitudinal evidence to inform policy and practice in Kenya and internationally. Role Summary The Longitudinal Study of Health and Ageing in Kenya (LOSHAK) is a flagship population-based cohort platform designed to generate high-quality evidence on ageing, cognitive health, and life-course transitions in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) contexts. LOSHAK integrates large-scale household surveys, cognitive assessments, biomarker data, and contextual social and environmental information, and is embedded within regional and global networks on ageing and health. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow who has completed a PhD in Epidemiology, Population Health, Public Health, Demography, Biostatistics, or a closely related field is ideal for an early-career scientist seeking advanced training and leadership in survey research, ageing, and cognitive epidemiology in LMICs, while contributing substantively to a world-class longitudinal cohort platform. The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead, and co-lead high-impact research embedded within LOSHAK, contributing to: · Design and implementation of large-scale ageing and cognition survey components. · Advanced epidemiological analysis of cognitive ageing and later-life health. · Methodological innovation in longitudinal and survey-based research in LMICs. · High-quality scientific outputs and grant development. · Supervision and mentorship of PhD students and junior researchers. · Development of funding proposals. · Design nested studies within the cohort. The role bridges independent scholarship with platform leadership, positioning the Fellow for a competitive academic or research career. Key Responsibilities Research leadership & design Co-lead development of LOSHAK sub-studies in ageing and cognition; refine research questions and analytical frameworks; support ethics and regulatory submissions. Survey & field systems Lead design, piloting, and optimization of ageing and cognitive survey modules; support field training and QA Data analysis & methods Conduct advanced analyses of longitudinal and survey data; develop reproducible analytical pipelines; contribute to harmonization with global cohorts. Scholarly outputs Lead and co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts; present findings at scientific fora; contribute to policy briefs. Grant development & platform growth Contribute to proposal development and donor engagement; support expansion of LOSHAK research portfolio. Mentorship & team engagement Supervise PhD and MSc students; mentor research staff; engage multidisciplinary teams. Professional development Build an independent research profile in ageing and cognitive epidemiology; pursue advanced training. Required Qualifications PhD in Epidemiology, Population Health, Public Health, Demography, Biostatistics, or related field. Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and epidemiological methods. Track record of peer-reviewed publications. Strong interest in ageing, cognition, or life-course health. Ability to lead components of complex, multi-site research. Excellent academic writing and communication skills. Relevant Experience Experience with large-scale population surveys or longitudinal cohorts. Familiarity with LMIC research environments. Experience in cognitive assessment or mental health research. Exposure to grant writing and collaborative research networks. Personal Characteristics & Behaviours Demonstrates high scientific integrity and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Strong communication skills. Culturally sensitive and adaptable in diverse environments. Committed to mentoring and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

The fellow will lead and co-lead high-impact research on ageing and cognition within the LOSHAK cohort, focusing on survey design and advanced epidemiological analysis. Responsibilities include authoring peer-reviewed manuscripts, developing funding proposals, and mentoring PhD and MSc students.