PhD Fellow, Lab Medicine, Biomakers & Neurocardiovascular Ageing

Aga Khan University Hospital

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is one of the hospitals in East Africa accredited by the Joint Commission International from USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years. 

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https://hospitals.aku.edu/

PhD Fellow, Lab Medicine, Biomakers & Neurocardiovascular Ageing

Key Responsibilities

Doctoral research design

  • Develop a biomarker-focused PhD protocol aligned with LOSHAK priorities; define analyte panels and analytical strategy; secure ethics and regulatory approvals.

Laboratory & biospecimen workflows

  • Design and implement biospecimen handling, storage, and assay pipelines for AD/ADRDs and CVD biomarkers; contribute to SOPs development and Quality Assurance (QA)

Data integration & analysis

  • Link biomarker data with cognitive, clinical, and longitudinal survey data; apply appropriate statistical and epidemiological methods.

Scholarly outputs

  • Produce thesis chapters; prepare manuscripts; disseminate findings to scientific and clinical audiences.

Platform & team engagement

  • Contribute to LOSHAK laboratory and biobank development; engage with multidisciplinary teams (epidemiology, neurology, cardiology, data science)

Professional development

  • Build expertise in biomarker science, neurocardiovascular ageing, and longitudinal analysis; complete relevant training

Required Qualifications

  • Registered in a PhD Programme in Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Epidemiology, or related field.
  • Completed or nearing completion of PhD coursework and ready for the research phase.
  • Strong grounding in laboratory methods and quantitative analysis (STATA, R, Python).
  • Demonstrated interest in ageing, dementia, cardiovascular disease, or biomarker science.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a multi-year research project.
  • Excellent academic writing and communication skills.

Relevant Experience

  • Experience with biomarker assays (e.g., immunoassays, proteomics, metabolomics).
  • Familiarity with biobanking or biospecimen management.
  • Exposure to population-based or clinical research.
  • Interest in translational and policy-relevant ageing research in LMICs.

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.

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://aku.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=260001SQ&lang=en&utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline   26/07/2026, 9:59:00 PM

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