The Aga Khan University Karachi

Assistant Professor / Senior Instructor (Ophthalmology, Pathology, Radiology, Psychiatry), Associate Professor / Professor (Biological and Biomedical Sciences)

Last date: 5 Jun 2026

Faculty Positions at The Aga Khan University Medical College Karachi

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (Senior Instructor to Assistant Professor level)

  • MSc/MPhil/PhD in Community Ophthalmology or Community Health Sciences after MBBS, or MPhil/PhD in Optometry and Vision Sciences
  • Special interest and experience in Community Health Sciences
  • Minimum two years of relevant experience preferred
  • Experience in community eye care, project management, and monitoring and evaluation preferred
  • Experience in securing grant funding from national or international agencies will be an advantage

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Senior Instructor to Assistant Professor level)

  • FCPS, FRCPath, American Board, or equivalent qualification
  • Postgraduate training from a reputable institution
  • Demonstrated scholarly achievement through research, publications, and/or contributions to education
  • Minimum 3 to 4 years of faculty experience in a reputable institution

Department of Radiology (up to the level of Assistant Professor)

  • FCPS, FRCR, American Board, or equivalent qualification
  • Completion of structured postgraduate training programme
  • Fellowship in Women Imaging and/or Body Imaging will be an advantage
  • Minimum five years of relevant experience in a reputable institution
  • Evidence of scholarship through research, publications, and/or contributions to education

Department of Psychiatry (Senior Instructor to Assistant Professor level)

  • FCPS, MRCPsych, CPSP Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board, or equivalent qualification
  • Completion of structured postgraduate training programme in Psychiatry
  • Valid PMDC licence
  • Strong interpersonal and patient-care skills
  • Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality

Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Associate Professor to Professor level)

  • PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, preferably with a medical degree
  • Minimum two years of postdoctoral experience
  • Experience in teaching across programme levels and supervising graduate students
  • Ability to secure research grants and extramural funding
  • Strong publication and research profile with demonstrated scholarly impact

How to apply

Apply online at www.aku.edu/careers. These positions are based in Karachi. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Last date: June 5, 2026