{"id":102249,"date":"2026-07-17T12:50:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/phd-fellow-lab-medicine-biomakers-neurocardiovascular-ageing\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:50:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:50:10","slug":"phd-fellow-lab-medicine-biomakers-neurocardiovascular-ageing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/phd-fellow-lab-medicine-biomakers-neurocardiovascular-ageing\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Fellow, Lab Medicine, Biomakers &#038; Neurocardiovascular Ageing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"PhD Fellow, Lab Medicine, Biomakers & Neurocardiovascular Ageing\", \"description\": \"Key Responsibilities\\nDoctoral research design\\nDevelop a biomarker-focused PhD protocol aligned with LOSHAK priorities; define analyte panels and analytical strategy; secure ethics and regulatory approvals.\\nLaboratory & biospecimen workflows\\nDesign and implement biospecimen handling, storage, and assay pipelines for AD\/ADRDs and CVD biomarkers; contribute to SOPs development and Quality Assurance QA\\nData integration & analysis\\nLink biomarker data with cognitive, clinical, and longitudinal survey data; apply appropriate statistical and epidemiological methods.\\nScholarly outputs\\nProduce thesis chapters; prepare manuscripts; disseminate findings to scientific and clinical audiences.\\nPlatform & team engagement\\nContribute to LOSHAK laboratory and biobank development; engage with multidisciplinary teams epidemiology, neurology, cardiology, data science\\nProfessional development\\nBuild expertise in biomarker science, neurocardiovascular ageing, and longitudinal analysis; complete relevant training\\nRequired Qualifications\\nRegistered in a PhD Programme in Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Epidemiology, or related field.\\nCompleted or nearing completion of PhD coursework and ready for the research phase.\\nStrong grounding in laboratory methods and quantitative analysis STATA, R, Python.\\nDemonstrated interest in ageing, dementia, cardiovascular disease, or biomarker science.\\nAbility to work independently and manage a multi-year research project.\\nExcellent academic writing and communication skills.\\nRelevant Experience\\nExperience with biomarker assays e.g., immunoassays, proteomics, metabolomics.\\nFamiliarity with biobanking or biospecimen management.\\nExposure to population-based or clinical research.\\nInterest in translational and policy-relevant ageing research in LMICs.\\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 biomarker-focused PhD protocol aligned with LOSHAK priorities; define analyte panels and analytical strategy; secure ethics and regulatory approvals.<br \/>Laboratory &#038; biospecimen workflows<br \/>Design and implement biospecimen handling, storage, and assay pipelines for AD\/ADRDs and CVD biomarkers; contribute to SOPs development and Quality Assurance QA<br \/>Data integration &#038; analysis<br \/>Link biomarker data with cognitive, clinical, and longitudinal survey data; apply appropriate statistical and epidemiological methods.<br \/>Scholarly outputs<br \/>Produce thesis chapters; prepare manuscripts; disseminate findings to scientific and clinical audiences.<br \/>Platform &#038; team engagement<br \/>Contribute to LOSHAK laboratory and biobank development; engage with multidisciplinary teams epidemiology, neurology, cardiology, data science<br \/>Professional development<br \/>Build expertise in biomarker science, neurocardiovascular ageing, and longitudinal analysis; complete relevant training<br \/>Required Qualifications<br \/>Registered in a PhD Programme in Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Epidemiology, or related field.<br \/>Completed or nearing completion of PhD coursework and ready for the research phase.<br \/>Strong grounding in laboratory methods and quantitative analysis STATA, R, Python.<br \/>Demonstrated interest in ageing, dementia, cardiovascular disease, or biomarker science.<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 biomarker assays e.g., immunoassays, proteomics, metabolomics.<br \/>Familiarity with biobanking or biospecimen management.<br \/>Exposure to population-based or clinical research.<br \/>Interest in translational and policy-relevant ageing research in LMICs.<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. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1280715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-26 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Aga Khan University Hospital Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-07-26 Job Description Key ResponsibilitiesDoctoral research designDevelop a biomarker-focused PhD protocol aligned with LOSHAK priorities; define analyte panels and analytical strategy; secure ethics and regulatory approvals.Laboratory &#038; biospecimen workflowsDesign and implement biospecimen handling, storage, and assay pipelines for AD\/ADRDs and CVD biomarkers; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1408,1409],"tags":[1473,1425,1413,1412],"class_list":["post-102249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-nairobi","tag-aga-khan-university-hospital","tag-full-time","tag-job-listing","tag-myjobmag"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102249","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102249"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102249\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102249"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102249"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102249"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}