Global Fellows Program
Habib University's two-year Global Fellows Program offers advantages over typical postdoctoral positions. It caters to outstanding scholars worldwide, integrating them as faculty, offering diverse opportunities, and supporting long-term career prospects.
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Benefits of Being a Global Fellow
As a Global Fellow at Habib University, we understand that you may have overseas obligations that we are
glad to facilitate. In addition to offering competitive remuneration and welcoming you into our closely-knit
community, we offer a variety of additional benefits to help you adjust to living in Pakistan:
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Diverse Research Opportunities
The Global Fellows Program uniquely combines individual and interdisciplinary collaboration, enriching both research and teaching opportunities across diverse fields.
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Academic Freedom
Rather than being confined to instructing predetermined courses within a particular department, Global Fellows are motivated to create courses aligned with their research interests or explore related fields by choosing to teach courses across our fundamental curriculum.
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A Well-Defined Career Trajectory
Unlike a conventional postdoctoral position, the Global Fellows Program offers a well-defined pathway for applying to a permanent position at Habib University, with the two-year program duration contributing toward our five-year promotion timeline for full-time faculty members.
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Financial Security
Global Fellows receive significant compensation in Karachi's cost-effective environment. You will be protected from the uncertainty of global foreign exchange movements in the US dollar against other currencies via quarterly compensation adjustments to account for any devaluations.
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Furnished Accommodation
Experience comfort and safety throughout the program by residing in the city's most prestigious areas, in shared accommodation provided and paid for by the University.
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Transportation Support
As a Global Fellow, you can opt for private University-operated transportation to and from the campus at a subsidized rate.
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Medical Insurance
Rest easy with the University's health coverage, which extends to all full-time faculty, fellows, their spouses, and dependent children under 25
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Paid Leave
Take advantage of 60 days of paid leave during the winter and summer breaks to recharge, unwind, and pursue your interests
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Travel Fare Coverage
Reconnect with loved ones by taking advantage of a paid return ticket at the end of the first year of the program. The cost of airfare for your arrival and departure at the beginning and conclusion of the fellowship will also be covered.
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Habib University Experience at a Glance
We seek to provide an interdisciplinary, intellectual experience that is contextualized, locally grounded and globally engaged.
As the best university in Pakistan, Habib University’s core mission is to create an environment which fosters thoughtful, engaged, and empathetic learners. As a Global Fellow, you are a key custodian of the intellectual experience and success of students.
Our Intellectual Fabric
- Liberal Core
- Majors
- Minors
Liberal Core
The foundation of Habib University’s intellectual experience comprises of 10 distinct courses, taught over the course of four years. Each course incorporating the seven forms of thought: Historical & Social Thought, Philosophical Thought, Language & Expression, Formal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Natural Scientific Method & Analysis, and Creative Practice.
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Majors
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BSc (Honors) Social Development and Policy
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BA (Honors) Communication & Design
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BA (Honors) Comparative Humanities
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BS Electrical Engineering
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BS Computer Science
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BS Computer Engineering
- Comparative Literature
- Philosophy
- South Asian Music
- Communication Design
- Religious Studies
- History
- Physics
- Social Development & Policy
- Mathematics
- Bio-Science
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Meet Our Faculty and Fellows
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Thusita Kumara
Ph.D. in Economics, Kobe University, Japan.
Global Fellow
Social Development and Policy
School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
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Albert Wolf
Ph.D. in Political Science, University of California, Irvine
Global Fellow
Social Development & Policy
School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
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Hear From Our Academics
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Habib’s faculty and support services are extremely helpful to all those willing to embrace Karachi as their home. They go out of their way to ensure your well-being and the city’s culture of hospitality means that settling in is mostly straightforward.
Marcelo Alves De Paula
Assistant Professor,
Comparative Humanities, Habib University Ph.D.
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I wanted to pursue a liberal arts career in a big city in the Global South, that’s why I joined Habib University.
Dr. Coline Ferrant
Assistant Professor,
Social Development and Policy, Habib University,
Ph.D. Sociology, Northwestern University, USA,
and Sciences Po, France
Life in Karachi
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Ethnic and Cultural
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Timeless Architecture
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Intellectual Centre
As Pakistan’s largest cosmopolitan city, Karachi’s cultural tapestry is woven with the traditions, languages, and customs of various groups, creating a vibrant and multifaceted urban landscape.
The city boasts architecture with an interesting juxtaposition of old city, British colonial era and contemporary urbanization, creating a diverse and visually intriguing urban landscape.
Karachi has played a significant role historically in shaping the intellectual discourse of Pakistan. Not only is it home to some of the country’s most prestigious educational institutions but it also hosts numerous intellectual and cultural festivals.
