{"id":102248,"date":"2026-07-17T12:50:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/phd-fellow-neuropsychology-cognitive-assessment-in-ageing\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:50:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:50:07","slug":"phd-fellow-neuropsychology-cognitive-assessment-in-ageing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/phd-fellow-neuropsychology-cognitive-assessment-in-ageing\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Fellow, Neuropsychology &#038; Cognitive Assessment in Ageing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"PhD Fellow, Neuropsychology & Cognitive Assessment in Ageing\", \"description\": \"Key Responsibilities\\nDoctoral research design\\nDevelop a PhD protocol focused on neurocognitive measurement; define constructs, instruments, and validation framework; secure ethics and regulatory approvals\\nTest development & adaptation\\nLead adaptation, translation, and cultural validation of neurocognitive instruments; design test batteries for ageing populations\\nField deployment & quality assurance\\nTrain and supervise assessors; embed cognitive testing into LOSHAK field workflows; implement quality assurance systems\\nPsychometric analysis & longitudinal modelling\\nConduct reliability, validity, and measurement-invariance analyses; model cognitive trajectories over time\\nScholarly outputs\\nProduce thesis chapters; prepare manuscripts; disseminate findings to scientific and policy audiences\\nPlatform & team engagement\\nContribute to LOSHAK cognitive assessment platform; engage multidisciplinary teams epidemiology, psychiatry, data science\\nProfessional development\\nBuild expertise in neuropsychological methods, psychometrics, and longitudinal analysis; complete relevant training\\nRequired Qualifications\\nRegistered in a PhD Programme in Neuropsychology, Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Public Health, or related field.\\nCompleted or nearing completion of PhD coursework and ready for the research phase.\\nStrong grounding in psychological measurement and quantitative methods STATA, R, Python.\\nDemonstrated interest in ageing, cognition, or mental health.\\nAbility to work independently and manage a multi-year research project.\\nExcellent academic writing and communication skills.\\nRelevant Experience\\nExperience with cognitive or psychological testing.\\nFamiliarity with psychometric methods e.g., reliability, factor analysis, IRT.\\nExposure to population-based or field research.\\nInterest in cross-cultural measurement and LMIC research contexts.\\nPersonal Characteristics & Behaviours\\nDemonstrates high scientific integrity and attention to detail.\\nStrong analytical and problem\u2011solving skills.\\nStrong communication skills and collaboration.\\nCulturally sensitive and adaptable in diverse environments.\\nCommitment to learning and Professional Development.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-16\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Aga Khan University Hospital\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-26T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Aga Khan University Hospital<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-26<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Doctoral research design<br \/>Develop a PhD protocol focused on neurocognitive measurement; define constructs, instruments, and validation framework; secure ethics and regulatory approvals<br \/>Test development &#038; adaptation<br \/>Lead adaptation, translation, and cultural validation of neurocognitive instruments; design test batteries for ageing populations<br \/>Field deployment &#038; quality assurance<br \/>Train and supervise assessors; embed cognitive testing into LOSHAK field workflows; implement quality assurance systems<br \/>Psychometric analysis &#038; longitudinal modelling<br \/>Conduct reliability, validity, and measurement-invariance analyses; model cognitive trajectories over time<br \/>Scholarly outputs<br \/>Produce thesis chapters; prepare manuscripts; disseminate findings to scientific and policy audiences<br \/>Platform &#038; team engagement<br \/>Contribute to LOSHAK cognitive assessment platform; engage multidisciplinary teams epidemiology, psychiatry, data science<br \/>Professional development<br \/>Build expertise in neuropsychological methods, psychometrics, and longitudinal analysis; complete relevant training<br \/>Required Qualifications<br \/>Registered in a PhD Programme in Neuropsychology, Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Public Health, or related field.<br \/>Completed or nearing completion of PhD coursework and ready for the research phase.<br \/>Strong grounding in psychological measurement and quantitative methods STATA, R, Python.<br \/>Demonstrated interest in ageing, cognition, or mental health.<br \/>Ability to work independently and manage a multi-year research project.<br \/>Excellent academic writing and communication skills.<br \/>Relevant Experience<br \/>Experience with cognitive or psychological testing.<br \/>Familiarity with psychometric methods e.g., reliability, factor analysis, IRT.<br \/>Exposure to population-based or field research.<br \/>Interest in cross-cultural measurement and LMIC research contexts.<br \/>Personal Characteristics &#038; Behaviours<br \/>Demonstrates high scientific integrity and attention to detail.<br \/>Strong analytical and problem\u2011solving skills.<br \/>Strong communication skills and collaboration.<br \/>Culturally sensitive and adaptable in diverse environments.<br \/>Commitment to learning and Professional Development.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan University Hospital on aku.taleo.net to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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