
Phd Studentship, Ihd
Aga Khan University Hospital
Nairobi | Full Time | Healthcare / Medical
Closing in 6 days from now
Job Summary
- The AKILI project is a multi-site case-control study involving children and adolescents with ADHD. It entails collection of cognitive and behavioral characteristics of the participants using a vast array of tools. The study also collects saliva samples from which genetic analysis will be done.
- We are looking for highly motivated individual who is willing and able to work full-time on their PhD. The PhD studentship will be hosted at the Institute for Human Development, Aga Khan University, with cross-supervision across departments. The training will offer the incumbent an opportunity to carry out their PhD thesis in The Genetic Characterization of ADHD in Kenyan and South African populations AKILI.
- The successful candidate will work with their supervisors to refine the topic areas and develop a full proposal within the first 3 months. The studentship will provide a monthly stipend, tuition fees, conference attendance costs, and any other opportunities for capacity building as agreed upon with the supervisors.
Responsibilities
Preliminary work
- Conduct literature review.
- Develop PhD concept note.
- Develop a training and supervision plan.
- Contribute to the study’s protocol development.
Project coordination and implementation
- Coordinate the planning and implementation of the project’s community engagement activities.
- Contribute to the implementation of the specific research projects they will be attached. This includes but is not limited to:
- Mobilization, recruitment and consenting of study participants.
- Ensure readiness of data collection tools.
- Recruitment and training field enumerators.
- Support with planning and supervising data collection activities.
- Ensure adherence to ethical procedures
- Managing project payments and maintaining accurate records in compliance with departmental policies and procedures
Data Management
- Support with data management and analysis.
- Ensure proper documentation of all procedures and overall research process in coordination with data manager.
- Ensure proper storage of all records and data.
- Ensure appropriate back-up of data is in place.
- Data analysis for qualitative and quantitative data
Capacity building activities
- Participate in specialized training programs, workshops, and seminars to develop advanced research skills.
- Gain experience in teaching, mentoring, and supervising junior students/researchers e.g leading tutorials, facilitating courses, and supervising undergraduate research projects.
- Attend conferences, seminars, and other academic events to present research findings.
Communication/Dissemination
- Work closely with PhD supervisors to ensure there is frequent communication through the appropriate channels.
- Support with planning and implementation of dissemination activities.
- Manuscripts write up in peer-reviewed journals.
- Support the scientific communication of research findings through mainstream journals, policy briefs, reports and conference presentation, media appearances and engagement of different stakeholders.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in psychology, neurosciences, global mental health, statistics, public health, nursing, education, or any other allied field.
- Strong statistical background.
- Working knowledge of quantitative statistical software
- Strong written and oral communication skills that can be demonstrated through published peer-reviewed journal articles, conference presentations and community engagement.
Relevant Experience.
- Strong scientific writing skills.
- Background in and experience in any areas of human development with a focus on children and adolescents.
- Working knowledge of quantitative data analysis using statistical software.
Personal Characteristics
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills and a meticulous approach to documentation.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.
- Willingness to travel extensively both locally and internationally for data collection, dissemination, and doctoral studies.
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