Required Qualifications

• Registered in a PhD Programme in Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Epidemiology, or related field.
  
• Completed or nearing completion of PhD coursework and ready for the research phase.
  
• Strong grounding in laboratory methods and quantitative analysis (STATA, R, Python).
  
• Demonstrated interest in ageing, dementia, cardiovascular disease, or biomarker science.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage a multi-year research project.
  
• Excellent academic writing and communication skills.
  

Relevant Experience

• Experience with biomarker assays (e.g., immunoassays, proteomics, metabolomics).
  
• Familiarity with biobanking or biospecimen management.
  
• Exposure to population-based or clinical research.
  
• Interest in translational and policy-relevant ageing research in LMICs.
  

Doctoral research design

• Develop a biomarker-focused PhD protocol aligned with LOSHAK priorities; define analyte panels and analytical strategy; secure ethics and regulatory approvals.
  

Laboratory & biospecimen workflows

• Design and implement biospecimen handling, storage, and assay pipelines for AD/ADRDs and CVD biomarkers; contribute to SOPs development and Quality Assurance (QA)
  

Data integration & analysis

• Link biomarker data with cognitive, clinical, and longitudinal survey data; apply appropriate statistical and epidemiological methods.
  

Scholarly outputs

• Produce thesis chapters; prepare manuscripts; disseminate findings to scientific and clinical audiences.
  

Platform & team engagement

• Contribute to LOSHAK laboratory and biobank development; engage with multidisciplinary teams (epidemiology, neurology, cardiology, data science)
  

Professional development

• Build expertise in biomarker science, neurocardiovascular ageing, and longitudinal analysis; complete relevant training