Aga Khan University Jobs 2026 – Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Associate & IED Posts, Karachi, Apply by 15 November

The Aga Khan University (AKU) in Karachi is hiring for research and education roles on its official careers portal. The posts are a Postdoctoral Fellow and a Research Associate in Clinical Research Management support, plus four posts at the Institute for Educational Development: Senior Coordinators, a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, a Senior Assistant, and a Manager / Assistant Manager. Each post has its own requisition number and closing date, with the latest closing on 15 November 2026.

AKU is Pakistan’s first private international university, chartered in 1983, and a not-for-profit institution. Its hospital and medical college in Karachi combine patient care, medical education and research, and its careers portal currently lists around 96 open positions in total. This article covers the six research and education posts that are still open and were not covered in the earlier AKU clinical round. The four clinical posts from that round — Senior Medical Officer, Medical Officer, Head Nurse and Instructor — are separate and are not repeated here.

Last date to apply: 15 November 2026 (Postdoctoral Fellow). Other posts close on 9 and 11 November 2026 — check the date for the role you want.

AKU Research & Education Jobs 2026 – Key Highlights

• Organisation: Aga Khan University (AKU), Karachi
• Total posts: 6 job titles (the Postdoctoral Fellow carries 2 requisitions)
• Departments: Clinical Research Management (CRM) Support; Institute for Educational Development (IED)
• Location: Karachi, Sindh
• Job type: Full Time / Contract (as per portal listing)
• How to apply: Online only, through the AKU careers portal at aku.taleo.net
• Latest last date: 15 November 2026
• Salary: AKU does not publish salary figures in these advertisements, so none are quoted here

AKU Jobs 2026 – Posts at a Glance

Postdoctoral Fellow – Clinical Research Management Support

The Postdoctoral Fellow leads the design and running of research studies and clinical research projects assigned under CRM support. The work includes writing research proposals, protocols and ethics review submissions with investigators, analysing study data with proper statistical methods, and writing manuscripts, reports and conference abstracts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

The fellow also supports grant applications by preparing budgets, scientific sections and progress reports for funders, mentors research associates and students on research methods and good clinical practice, and makes sure studies follow ethical standards, data quality procedures and regulatory requirements. The usual qualification is a PhD in a relevant field with research experience and a publication record. Two requisitions are open under this title, so two fellows are being hired. Confirm the exact requirements on the AKU careers portal, because the portal carries the full job description.

Research Associate – Clinical Research Management Support

The Research Associate helps investigators plan and run clinical research studies and keeps the work on schedule. The role covers screening and enrolling participants under supervision, obtaining informed consent, collecting and checking study data, and keeping study files, regulatory documents and ethics committee correspondence in order.

The associate coordinates with clinical departments, laboratories and sponsors to arrange study visits and sample handling, tracks progress, prepares status updates, and supports literature reviews and the drafting of reports, abstracts and manuscripts. Good clinical practice and the confidentiality of participant data must be followed at every step. The usual qualification is a Master’s degree in a relevant field with relevant research experience. This post closes first in this round, on 9 November 2026, so apply early.

Senior Coordinators – Institute for Educational Development

The Senior Coordinators run the academic programmes, courses and workshops of the Institute for Educational Development from planning to completion. The work includes preparing schedules, venues and resources, making sure faculty and participants receive timely information, and working with partner schools, organisations and donors to support programme activities and meet agreed targets.

Coordinators track programme budgets and expenses with the finance team, keep programme records, attendance, evaluations and reports in order, supervise junior staff, answer queries from students, teachers and partners, and support events, graduation activities and quality assurance reviews. The usual qualification is a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, management or a related field, with relevant coordination or project management experience. Confirm the exact requirements on the portal.

Specialist (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning) – IED

This specialist designs monitoring and evaluation frameworks, indicators and learning plans for the education programmes of the institute. The work includes developing research tools such as surveys, interview guides and observation checklists, leading data collection and analysis, and writing evaluation reports, case studies and learning briefs for management, partners and donors.

The specialist tracks programme results against targets, advises project teams on corrective action, runs learning sessions so that lessons are used in future programme design, trains staff and partners on monitoring methods and data quality, and contributes evidence and evaluation expertise to proposals and publications. The usual qualification is a Master’s degree in education, social sciences, research methods or a related field, with relevant monitoring, evaluation and research experience.

Senior Assistant – Institute for Educational Development

The Senior Assistant provides day-to-day administrative support to the faculty, coordinators and managers of the institute. The work covers calendars, appointments, meeting schedules and travel arrangements, preparing letters, memos, presentations and reports, and keeping physical and electronic files, student records and programme documents in good order.

The assistant handles phone calls, emails and walk-in queries, processes purchase requests and invoices with the finance and procurement teams, helps organise workshops, seminars and events, and keeps office supplies stocked. The usual qualification is a Bachelor’s degree or relevant diploma, with relevant administrative or office support experience and MS Office skills. This is the most accessible post in this round for candidates with general office experience.

Manager / Assistant Manager – Institute for Educational Development

The Manager or Assistant Manager looks after the planning and delivery of key programmes, projects or operations of the institute, in line with its strategy. The work includes developing annual work plans, budgets and performance targets, leading and mentoring a team of coordinators and assistants, and building relations with universities, schools, government bodies and funding partners.

The role also covers compliance with university policies, quality standards and reporting requirements, preparing management reports, proposals and presentations for senior leadership, identifying operational risks, and representing the institute in meetings, events and committees as assigned by the director. The usual qualification is a Master’s degree in education, management or a related field, with relevant management experience in education or development programmes.

Eligibility Criteria – AKU Research & Education Jobs 2026

• Postdoctoral Fellow: PhD in a relevant field, with research experience and a publication record (confirm on the portal).
• Research Associate: Master’s degree in a relevant field, with relevant research experience (confirm on the portal).
• Senior Coordinators: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, management or a related field, with coordination or project management experience (confirm on the portal).
• Specialist (MERL): Master’s degree in education, social sciences, research methods or a related field, with monitoring, evaluation and research experience (confirm on the portal).
• Senior Assistant: Bachelor’s degree or relevant diploma, with administrative or office support experience (confirm on the portal).
• Manager / Assistant Manager: Master’s degree in education, management or a related field, with management experience in education or development programmes (confirm on the portal).
• General: AKU is an equal opportunity employer. No age limit is stated in these listings. Any misrepresentation in the application leads to disqualification.

Important: the qualification and experience details above follow the portal listings as read through the careers hub, and are labelled indicative where the source says so. Always open the exact listing on the AKU Taleo portal and read the full job description before applying.

Important Dates – AKU Jobs 2026

Documents Checklist for Applicants

• Updated CV with correct phone number and email address
• Educational degrees and transcripts (PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s as per the post)
• Publication list, for the Postdoctoral Fellow post
• Experience certificates from previous employers
• CNIC copy
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Any other documents the portal asks for, such as degrees, certificates or registration

How to Apply for AKU Research & Education Jobs 2026

• Visit the official AKU careers portal at aku.taleo.net.
• Browse the open positions and search for the title or requisition ID of the role you want (for example 260004FO for Postdoctoral Fellow, or 260004F3 for Senior Coordinators).
• Open the listing and read the full job description, qualifications and experience requirements.
• Create an account or log in, and complete the online application with accurate personal, educational and professional details.
• Upload an updated CV and any other documents requested.
• Review everything and submit before the closing date shown on the portal for that position.

Only online applications through the official portal are accepted. Closing dates on the portal may differ by a day from dates shown elsewhere, so follow the portal.

FAQs – Aga Khan University Research & Education Jobs 2026

What is the last date to apply?

15 November 2026 for the Postdoctoral Fellow. The Research Associate closes on 9 November and the four IED posts close on 11 November 2026.

How many Postdoctoral Fellow posts are open?

Two requisitions are open (260004FO and 260004FN), so two fellows are being hired in Clinical Research Management support.

What qualification is needed for the Postdoctoral Fellow post?

A PhD in a relevant field, with research experience and a publication record. Confirm the exact requirements on the portal.

What does IED stand for?

The Institute for Educational Development, the Aga Khan University institute that works on teacher education, school improvement and education research.

Are these posts in Karachi?

Yes. All six posts in this round are based in Karachi, Sindh.

Does AKU publish salary figures for these posts?

No. AKU does not publish salary figures in these advertisements. Pay is decided by the university on the basis of qualifications and experience.

Never pay anyone for a job. Aga Khan University never asks for money for an application, test, interview or offer letter. If anyone asks for payment, it is a scam. Apply only through the official AKU careers portal at aku.taleo.net, and never share bank details or passwords with anyone claiming to offer you this job.