Job Title: Assistant Professor/Senior Research Economist
Specialization in Demography and Health
Job Summary
Pakistan's demographic challenges stem from rapid population growth, creating immense pressure on resources, services, and the environment, particularly straining healthcare, education, and job markets, while its large youth bulge (over 60% under 25) requires economic opportunities. The Assistant Professor/Senior Research Economist with a specialization in Demography and Health at PIDE will lead and contribute to high-quality, policy-relevant research on various issues of demography and health that the country is facing at the present including youth bulge, population growth, fertility rate, health burdens including catastrophic health expenditures, etc.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Research
- Conduct high-quality research in respective specialization areas and contribute to theoretical and applied economics.
- Publish in HEC-recognized, high-impact journals and participate in national and international academic forums.
- Secure research grants and funding from national and international agencies.
- Engage in multidisciplinary research collaborations with domestic and international institutions.
Institutional Contribution and Service
- Participate in university committees, boards, and faculty meetings.
- Contribute to faculty development, mentoring, and academic networking.
- Organize and participate in seminars, workshops, and conferences at national and international levels.
- Support PIDE’s mission of fostering economic and social development through research and education.
Policy Advisory and Engagement
- Provide expert advice to policymakers, government agencies, and development organizations in relevant fields.
- Contribute to policy dialogues, white papers, and policy briefs to bridge academic research and policymaking.
- Participate in public policy discussions and contribute to PIDE’s thought leadership initiatives.
Compliance with HEC and International Standards
- Ensure compliance with HEC policies, academic standards, and accreditation requirements.
- Stay updated on global developments in economics and interdisciplinary research.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in teaching, research, and professional development.
Qualifications and Experience
i. PhD in Economics, Demography, Health or relevant field from a reputable foreign or national HEC recognized university; and
a) No experience or publications are required.
OR
ii. Without a PhD, the candidate must have:
a) 18 years of education with relevant specialization;
b) 05 years of post-qualification relevant experience; and
c) Published at least two regular articles in internationally reputed HEC recognised journals.
Age: Maximum 50 years
Core Competencies
- Highly proficient in statistical software, etc.
- Ability to work in a team of researchers.
- Strong written and verbal communications with a strong command of the English Language.
- Ability to flexibly work on and lead a range of assignments simultaneously
Important
- Specialization in relevant field will be preferred
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