8 Drug Discovery jobs in Pakistan

Job Description
Translation Empire PK is hiring an AI Research Scientist to conduct cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and drive innovation. You’ll design new algorithms, publish findings, and prototype solutions for complex problems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct applied and theoretical research in AI.
• Prototype and test new algorithms.
• Publish research and present findings internally.
• Collaborate on transitioning research into production.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of AI R&D.

Qualification and Experience:

• PhD in AI, ML, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong publication record in AI conferences/journals.
• Deep expertise in ML, DL, and advanced math/stats.
• Familiarity with scientific programming and simulation tools.

Certification:
Not mandatory.

Work mode:
Work from Office.

Location:
DHA 1 Sector F Rwp.

Salary:
Market Competitive.

Medical College

Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital has well-equipped investigative services and provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities.

The Department of Medicine comprises of independent sections of Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, and Pulmonary & Critical Care. The department has over 70+ full-time Faculty with a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education and research. Residency Programmes are offered in Internal Medicine, Neurology, Adult Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary Medicine, Nephrology and Dermatology, as well as Fellowship Programmes in Clinical Neurophysiology & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Interventional Cardiology and Infectious Diseases.

This is a grant-funded contractual position.

The incumbent must clear the IBA Karachi entry exam, interview and secure admission in MSDS programme at IBA Karachi. Specifically, you will be responsible to:

• develop and execute NCD (cardiovascular diseases and Stroke) related surveillance or implementation research project focusing on cardiovascular disease, stroke or their risk factors. The project will be supported by AKUPI NCD Fogarty grant, once approved by leadership committee
• publish two manuscripts as a first author in their two-year tenure
• disseminate research and knowledge to wider audiences
• participate in university, national and international research conferences and symposiums.
• participate with team in project brainstorming and operationalization other than ones own project. 

You should have:

• a Bachelor's degree in Computers Sciences or at least a minimum of 16 years of education in Science subjects with commitment to practice Data Science in the NCD health domain. Non-Computer science (CS) candidates can only be inducted in the fall semester and CS/IT candidates can only be inducted in the Spring semester. Therefore, potential candidates should strictly comply with this requirement when they appear for the admission test
• experience of working at an academic institution /university as a research faculty will be an added advantage. Long term commitment to NCD research, and interest in NCD is also a added advantage 
• excellent interpersonal communication skills and commitment to learning, growth, and self-development
• ability to work in teams
• integrity and strong research ethics
• ability to provide conceptual and technical input to a diverse range of research studies in the department and the institution
• track record of demonstrated scholarship through research and publication
• obtained research grants or publications
• good teaching skills and knowledge of new teaching methodologies and practices
• good academic writing skills
• proficiency in the use of related computer software packages
• ability to build and promote partnerships across the organization and beyond.

Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs by email to and mark the position number ‘10052003’ in the subject line. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by September 1, 2024

Medical College

The Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standards relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital has well-equipped investigative services and provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities.

Centre of Oncological Research in Surgery (COORS) intends to build a culture of innovation and collaboration that will drive research breakthroughs and be capable of changing approaches to cancer prevention, screening, and treatment; in the process, it will improve the lives of cancer survivors. The main core focus areas of COORS are: advancing basic science research in cancer; organizing and conducting epidemiological and population-based research and initiating clinical trials in surgical oncology and related area.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopting appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between the diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

CRM is inviting applications for the position of Instructor from outstanding and ambitious candidates.

An Instructor will serve in areas of research, education, scholarship, funding applications, health and safety, ethics, and other duties. Professors will report to the Director, CRM to

• initiate and run a prospective Pakistan Brain Tumor Epidemiology Study
• manage Biorepository
• conduct his or her research related to surgical oncology
• expand current areas of research in regenerative medicine and stem cell biology
• work in teams including post-docs, clinical fellows, and PhD students
• develop and submit extramural grant proposals
• develop and foster multi-disciplinary collaboration with faculty from across AKU and UCSF
• engage and assist in developing specific modules/courses for graduate students in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine
• oversee and manage teams and research, ensuring thesis development, publications, procuring funding, budgeting, and maintaining compliance with laboratory and ethical protocols
• create and present regular progress reports to the Director CRM and UCSF at periodic intervals, including a quinquennial review to an international committee
• develop and foster a sustained scientific collaboration with colleagues at UCSF.

Applicants must:

• have a PhD in the relevant subject area
• be research active with first-hand laboratory experience
• have experience supervising graduate students, post-docs, and fellows
• have published in journals of international repute
• have good communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English
• have a track record of extramural grant funding
• develop collaborations with faculty across the different disciplines at AKU and UCSF.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

*Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted*

Applications should be submitted latest by December 31, 2024

Posted on: 06 Oct 2016

Applications Are Invited From The Government College University Students Who Are Enrolled In M.Phil Degree Programs In Biochemistry/Pharmacy/Biotechnology For The Post Of RESEARCH ASSISTANT Under HEC Project No. 21-1061/SRGP/R&D/HEC/2016, Entitled

“Gender-specific association between serum inflammatory biomarkers and insulin resistance in Pakistani diabetic patients”

Criteria For The Said Post

• The candidate must be full time M.Phil student of Pharmacy/Biochemistry and relevant areas of Chemistry & Applied Chemistry in GCUF.
• The candidate must not have submitted his/her M.Phil thesis.
• The candidate must have the knowledge of pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, role of inflammatory mediators in pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus/insulin resistance.
• The candidate must not be engaged in any Government or Private Job.
• The candidate will be appointed as per HEC guidelines for SRGP.
• After appointment the candidate must follow the provincial government employment rules.