Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. 

Responsibilities or duties

Doctoral research design

Develop a PhD protocol focused on neurocognitive measurement; define constructs, instruments, and validation framework; secure ethics and regulatory approvals

Test development & adaptation

Lead adaptation, translation, and cultural validation of neurocognitive instruments; design test batteries for ageing populations

Field deployment & quality assurance

Train and supervise assessors; embed cognitive testing into LOSHAK field workflows; implement quality assurance systems

Psychometric analysis & longitudinal modelling

Conduct reliability, validity, and measurement-invariance analyses; model cognitive trajectories over time

Scholarly outputs

Produce thesis chapters; prepare manuscripts; disseminate findings to scientific and policy audiences

Platform & team engagement

Contribute to LOSHAK cognitive assessment platform; engage multidisciplinary teams (epidemiology, psychiatry, data science)

Professional development

Build expertise in neuropsychological methods, psychometrics, and longitudinal analysis; complete relevant training

Qualifications or requirements

Required Qualifications

• Registered in a PhD Programme in Neuropsychology, Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Public Health, or related field.
• Completed or nearing completion of PhD coursework and ready for the research phase.
• Strong grounding in psychological measurement and quantitative methods (STATA, R, Python).
• Demonstrated interest in ageing, cognition, or mental health.
• Ability to work independently and manage a multi-year research project.
• Excellent academic writing and communication skills.

Experience needed

Relevant Experience

• Experience with cognitive or psychological testing.
• Familiarity with psychometric methods (e.g., reliability, factor analysis, IRT).
• Exposure to population-based or field research.
• Interest in cross-cultural measurement and LMIC research contexts.

Any other provided details

Personal Characteristics & Behaviours

• Demonstrates high scientific integrity and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration.
• Culturally sensitive and adaptable in diverse environments.
• Commitment to learning and Professional Development.

• Develop a PhD protocol focused on neurocognitive measurement; define constructs, instruments, and validation framework; secure ethics and regulatory approvals
• Lead adaptation, translation, and cultural validation of neurocognitive instruments; design test batteries for ageing populations
• Train and supervise assessors; embed cognitive testing into LOSHAK field workflows; implement quality assurance systems
• Conduct reliability, validity, and measurement-invariance analyses; model cognitive trajectories over time
• Produce thesis chapters; prepare manuscripts; disseminate findings to scientific and policy audiences
• Contribute to LOSHAK cognitive assessment platform; engage multidisciplinary teams (epidemiology, psychiatry, data science)
• Build expertise in neuropsychological methods, psychometrics, and longitudinal analysis; complete relevant training

• Strong grounding in psychological measurement and quantitative methods (STATA, R, Python)
• Ability to work independently and manage a multi-year research project
• Excellent academic writing and communication skills
• Experience with cognitive or psychological testing
• Familiarity with psychometric methods (e.g., reliability, factor analysis, IRT)
• Exposure to population-based or field research
• Interest in cross-cultural measurement and LMIC research contexts
• High scientific integrity and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication skills and collaboration
• Culturally sensitive and adaptable in diverse environments
• Commitment to learning and Professional Development

• Registered in a PhD Programme in Neuropsychology, Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Public Health, or related field.
• Completed or nearing completion of PhD coursework and ready for the research phase.