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LUMS
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Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Department Of Humanities & Social Sciences
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hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at LUMS invites applications for Adjunct professor in psychology. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students, as well as participate in the development of the psychology stream at LUMS.
Qualification:
Only candidates with a doctoral degree will be considered, with preference given to those who hold degrees from universities with strong research tradition. Candidates with teaching experience and published research preferred.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their current curriculum vitae and a cover letter, along with the names and contact information of three referees, to hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk by 30th October 2026.
LUMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply. More information on LUMS can be found at www.lums.edu.pk.
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LUMS
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Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Department
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Apply at Email
ali.rauf@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
About SBASSE
Established in 2008, the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) at LUMS is committed to multidisciplinary education and research. The School offers world-class teaching and research facilities, an outstanding academic environment, generous startup research funding, and competitive compensation. LUMS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates worldwide.
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), LUMS, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Chemical Engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and internationally competitive research while supporting the continued development of our BS and PhD programmes.
Priority Areas of Expertise
Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Process Systems Engineering
- Chemical Process Control, Automation
- Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Plant Design
Qualification:
- Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in research, reflected by a strong publication record.
- Commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF containing:
- Cover Letter
- Research Statement
- Teaching Philosophy Statement
- Curriculum Vitae, including the names and contact information of three professional referees
- Academic transcripts for all levels of education
Applications must be submitted by October 30, 2026, to ali.rauf@lums.edu.pk.
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LUMS
School
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Department
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Apply at Email
ghayoor.abbas@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites applications for full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Physical Chemistry.
Candidates must have strong potential and passion to develop a globally competitive research program of his/her own interest with a vision to address our national problems, in addition to addressing fundamental questions in Science and Technology. LUMS is committed to providing seed funds to develop such research programs, in addition to providing state-of-the-art research infrastructure and a conducive teaching/research environment. Faculty members will be expected to submit research proposals to the National/International funding agencies and develop linkages with the National/International research groups to make their research programs productive, viable and self-sustainable. They should also have a strong passion for teaching and will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate students in Chemistry. Information about the existing faculty members and their research programs is available at https://sbasse.lums.edu.pk/department-of-chemistry-and-chemical-engineering.
LUMS is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary, research funding support that includes start-up grant, moving allowance, and other related benefits.
Qualification:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, with specialization in Physical Chemistry, and postdoctoral experience is expected. Additional expertise in Computational Chemistry would be considered a strong asset.
Application Instructions:
Candidates wishing to apply for this faculty position should submit their application as a single PDF file that should include
1. Cover letter explaining their interest in this position and suitability for the advertised post
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts of all educational degrees and certificates
4. Research Statement
5. Teaching philosophy
6. Names of at least 03 professional referees
The above application materials should be sent via email to:
Dr. Ghayoor Abbas Chotana
Chair, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE)
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
Opposite sector U, D.H.A. Lahore Cantt-54792, and Pakistan.
E-mail: ghayoor.abbas@lums.edu.pk
Tel: + 92 42 3560 8281
UAN: +92 (42) 111-11-LUMS (8281)
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Faculty
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LUMS
School
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Department
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Apply at Email
ghayoor.abbas@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites applications for full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Inorganic Chemistry.
Candidates must have strong potential and passion to develop a globally competitive research program of his/her own interest with a vision to address our national problems, in addition to addressing fundamental questions in Science and Technology. LUMS is committed to providing seed funds to develop such research programs, in addition to providing state-of-the-art research infrastructure and a conducive teaching/research environment. Faculty members will be expected to submit research proposals to the National/International funding agencies and develop linkages with the National/International research groups to make their research programs productive, viable and self-sustainable. They should also have a strong passion for teaching and will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate students in Chemistry. Information about the existing faculty members and their research programs is available at https://sbasse.lums.edu.pk/department-of-chemistry-and-chemical-enginee…
Qualification:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, with specialization in inorganic chemistry, and postdoctoral experience is expected. Additional expertise in Computational Chemistry would be considered a strong asset.
Application Instructions:
LUMS is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary, research funding support that includes start-up grant, moving allowance, and other related benefits. Candidates wishing to apply for this faculty position should submit their application as a single PDF file that should include
- Cover letter explaining their interest in this position and suitability for the advertised post
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts of all educational degrees and certificates
- Research Statement
- Teaching philosophy
- Names of at least 03 professional referees
The above application materials should be sent via email to: ghayoor.abbas@lums.edu.pk before October 31, 2026.
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Karachi, Pakistan
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Research & Fellowships
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Location
LUMS
School
Suleman Dawood School of Business
Apply at Email
sumbal.farooq@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
Position Purpose:
The Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) at LUMS invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant to support an ongoing research project on the Pakistani healthcare system. Working closely with the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will be responsible for primary and secondary data collection, data management and analysis, and the preparation of research outputs. The role will contribute to generating evidence-based insights on healthcare delivery, management, and policy in Pakistan.
Main Responsibilities:
• Conduct primary data collection through surveys, structured and semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions with healthcare stakeholders, including hospital administrators, healthcare professionals, patients, and policymakers.
• Collect, compile, and organise secondary data from published reports, government and institutional databases and academic literature.
• Assist in the design and pilot testing of research instruments such as questionnaires, interview guides, and consent forms.
• Coordinate fieldwork, including scheduling, outreach to hospitals and healthcare organisations, and obtaining the necessary access and permissions.
• Clean, code, and manage datasets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality in line with research ethics requirements.
• Perform quantitative analysis using statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS, or Python) and qualitative analysis, including transcription, coding, and thematic analysis.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare summaries and annotated bibliographies on healthcare management, economics, and policy.
• Assist in drafting research reports, policy briefs, case studies, presentations, and academic manuscripts.
• Maintain proper documentation of research processes, field notes, and data files.
• Perform any other research-related tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Travel/Work Schedule:
Full-time, on-campus position. Business hours may extend into the evenings and weekends, depending on workload. Flexibility & commitment are necessary. Swift responsiveness is a requirement within and outside office timings.
The role involves field visits to hospitals and healthcare facilities for data collection, primarily within Lahore and, if required, other cities.
Qualification:
- Master’s degree (MS/MPhil/MBA; 16–18 years of education) in Management, Economics, Public Health, Public Policy, or a related Social Science discipline from an HEC-recognised institution.
- At least one year of research experience (including thesis or academic research) involving data collection and analysis. Fresh graduates with a strong research background are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates shall send their resumes to "sumbal.farooq@lums.edu.pk" before October 10, 2026. Kindly mention the subject title "Research Assistant (Healthcare) - SDSB".
Job Type
Research & Fellowships
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Location
LUMS
School
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Department
Department Of Physics
Apply at Email
adam.zaman@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Electronic Technician will support the installation, construction, operation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic and scientific equipment used in the Laboratory for Nanophysics. The position will involve supporting optical, electronic, vacuum, cryogenic, magneto-optical, ultrafast, and materials characterisation systems. The Electronic Technician will also assist in developing and integrating electronic circuits, control systems, data-acquisition systems, and research-grade scientific instruments, while observing all applicable electrical, laser, laboratory, and equipment safety requirements.
Main Responsibilities
• Install, operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instruments, electronic systems, and associated scientific equipment.
• Assemble, test, and integrate electronic circuits, power supplies, signal-conditioning units, control systems, sensors, detectors, and data-acquisition interfaces.
• Assist in the design and construction of research instruments and experimental setups for nano-optics, spintronics, magneto-optics, terahertz spectroscopy, quantum sensing, and materials characterisation.
• Support the installation, alignment, integration, and testing of optical and laser-based equipment in accordance with approved operating and safety procedures.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of vacuum systems, electromagnets, temperature-control systems, cooling systems, gas-handling systems, and other laboratory infrastructure.
• Develop, assemble, or modify cables, connectors, circuit boards, equipment enclosures, and instrument-control interfaces as required.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance, diagnostics, electrical testing, and minor repairs to maximise equipment availability and reliability.
• Support the commissioning and acceptance testing of newly acquired or locally developed research equipment.
• Provide technical assistance and hands-on training to researchers and students in the safe and effective use of laboratory instruments.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and service engineers regarding installation, warranties, repairs, preventive maintenance, and annual maintenance contracts.
• Maintain equipment logs, circuit diagrams, technical manuals, calibration records, maintenance schedules, and service documentation.
• Manage the inventory of electronic components, spare parts, cables, tools, consumables, and maintenance supplies.
• Monitor laboratory utilities and infrastructure required for instrument operation, including electrical power, UPS systems, grounding, compressed gases, cooling water, and vacuum services.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, laser, laboratory, and equipment-safety procedures and institutional policies.
• Perform any other technical duties assigned by the Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigators.
Note: This is a contractual, PSDP project-based position.
Qualification:
Minimum qualification required for this position:
Diploma related to electrical, electronic, instrumentation, physics, or a related discipline with at least one year of relevant experience. Experience with laboratory instrumentation, electronic circuit assembly, data-acquisition systems, optical equipment, vacuum systems, or equipment interfacing will be preferred.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates shall send their resumes to adam.zaman@lums.edu.pk till October 22, 2026. Please mention "Electronic Technician - Nano Physics Lab (NPL)" in the subject line.
Job Type
Research & Fellowships
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Location
LUMS
School
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Department
Department Of Physics
Apply at Email
adam.zaman@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Graduate Research Students will conduct original research in the Laboratory for Nanophysics under the supervision of a Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator, or designated faculty collaborator. They will contribute to experimental, theoretical, or computational projects in nano-optics, spintronics, magnetism, ultrafast and terahertz dynamics, quantum materials, quantum sensing and measurement, quantum thermodynamics, AI, quantum algorithms, and related areas while fulfilling the academic and research requirements of their respective PhD or MS programs.
Main Responsibilities
• Conduct research aligned with the scientific objectives and assigned projects of the Laboratory for Nanophysics.
• Review relevant scientific literature and develop a sound theoretical and technical understanding of the assigned research problem.
• Design, perform, and analyse experiments, theoretical calculations, or computational simulations under the guidance of the research supervisor.
• Contribute to projects involving nano-optics, spintronics, magneto-optics, ultrafast or terahertz spectroscopy, quantum materials, quantum sensing, quantum thermodynamics, AI, quantum algorithms, or related areas.
• Assist in developing, constructing, testing, and optimising experimental setups, scientific instruments, computational tools, or research codes, where applicable.
• Operate relevant laboratory instruments and follow established procedures for calibration, maintenance, data acquisition, and safe operation.
• Analyse and interpret research data using appropriate analytical, numerical, or computational methods.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, computational records, source codes, datasets, and other research documentation.
• Prepare theses, research publications, technical reports, conference presentations, and other project deliverables.
• Present research progress at group meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences, and project-review meetings.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty members, research associates, technicians, students, visiting researchers, and external project partners.
• Assist in mentoring undergraduate students and supporting shared laboratory activities, training programs, workshops, and outreach events.
• Comply with laboratory safety requirements, research ethics, data-management practices, and institutional policies.
• Complete assigned research milestones and academic requirements within the prescribed timelines.
• Perform any other research-related duties assigned by the research supervisor, Principal Investigator, or Co-Principal Investigators.
Note: These are contractual, PSDP project-based positions.
Qualification:
Minimum qualification required for these positions:
Students already enrolled in relevant PhD or MS programs at LUMS are eligible to apply. Students from physics, electrical engineering, materials science, computer science, or other closely related disciplines may be considered according to the requirements of the assigned research project.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates shall send their resumes to adam.zaman@lums.edu.pk till October 22, 2026. Please mention "Graduate Research Students (PhD/MS) - Nano Physics Lab (NPL)" in the subject line.
Job Type
Research & Fellowships
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Location
LUMS
School
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Department
Department Of Physics
Apply at Email
adam.zaman@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Research Associates will support the Laboratory for Nanophysics' research activities through experimental, theoretical, or computational work, as appropriate to the assigned project. The Research Associates will contribute to research in areas including nano-optics, spintronics, magnetism, ultrafast and terahertz spectroscopy, quantum materials, quantum sensing and measurement, quantum thermodynamics, and AI and quantum algorithms. The position may involve developing experimental setups and scientific instruments, conducting measurements and simulations, analysing data, maintaining research documentation, and disseminating research outcomes.
Main Responsibilities
• Conduct experimental, theoretical, or computational research aligned with the objectives of the Laboratory for Nanophysics.
• Assist in the design, construction, testing, and optimisation of research equipment and experimental setups.
• Perform experiments involving nano-optics, magneto-optics, spintronics, ultrafast and terahertz spectroscopy, quantum sensing, quantum materials, or related areas, as required by the assigned project.
• Assist in the growth, fabrication, preparation, and characterisation of quantum materials, thin films, heterostructures, and nanoscale devices, where applicable.
• Develop and implement analytical models, numerical simulations, data-processing routines, machine-learning methods, or quantum algorithms, where relevant.
• Operate laboratory instruments and support their routine maintenance, calibration, and performance verification.
• Analyse experimental or computational data using appropriate software and prepare technical reports, presentations, and research documentation.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, equipment logs, experimental databases, codes, and inventories of components and consumables.
• Contribute to research manuscripts, grant proposals, patent applications, technical documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Support the training and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students, interns, and visiting researchers.
• Assist with laboratory demonstrations, workshops, outreach activities, and services provided to external researchers or collaborating institutions.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety requirements, research ethics, quality-assurance procedures, and institutional policies.
• Perform any other research-related duties assigned by the Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigators.
Note: This is a contractual, PSDP project-based position.
Qualification:
Minimum qualification required for this position:
Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical or electronic engineering, materials science, nanoscience and nanotechnology, computer science, or a related discipline, with at least one year of relevant research or laboratory experience. Experience in optics, lasers, electronics, instrumentation, quantum materials, condensed-matter physics, scientific computing, machine learning, or quantum technologies will be preferred, depending on the assigned research area.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates shall send their resumes to adam.zaman@lums.edu.pk till October 22, 2026. Please mention "Research Assistant - Nano Physics Lab (NPL)" in the subject line.
Job Type
Faculty
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Location
LUMS
School
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Department
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Apply at Email
ali.rauf@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
About SBASSE
Established in 2008, the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) at LUMS is committed to multidisciplinary education and research. The School offers world-class teaching and research facilities, an outstanding academic environment, generous startup research funding, and competitive compensation. LUMS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates worldwide.
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE), LUMS, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Chemical Engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and internationally competitive research while supporting the continued development of our BS and PhD programmes.
Priority Areas of Expertise
Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Process Systems Engineering
- Chemical Process Control, Automation
- Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Plant Design
Qualification:
- Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in research, reflected by a strong publication record.
- Commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF containing:
- Cover Letter
- Research Statement
- Teaching Philosophy Statement
- Curriculum Vitae, including the names and contact information of three professional referees
- Academic transcripts for all levels of education
Applications must be submitted by October 30, 2026, to ali.rauf@lums.edu.pk.
Job Type
Faculty
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Location
LUMS
School
Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Department Of Humanities & Social Sciences
Apply at Email
hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at LUMS invites applications for Adjunct professor in psychology. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate students, as well as participate in the development of the psychology stream at LUMS.
Qualification:
Only candidates with a doctoral degree will be considered, with preference given to those who hold degrees from universities with strong research tradition. Candidates with teaching experience and published research preferred.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their current curriculum vitae and a cover letter, along with the names and contact information of three referees, to hssrecruitment@lums.edu.pk by 30th October 2026.
LUMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages underrepresented minorities and women to apply. More information on LUMS can be found at www.lums.edu.pk.
Job Type
Faculty
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Location
LUMS
School
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Department
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Apply at Email
ghayoor.abbas@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites applications for full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Inorganic Chemistry.
Candidates must have strong potential and passion to develop a globally competitive research program of his/her own interest with a vision to address our national problems, in addition to addressing fundamental questions in Science and Technology. LUMS is committed to providing seed funds to develop such research programs, in addition to providing state-of-the-art research infrastructure and a conducive teaching/research environment. Faculty members will be expected to submit research proposals to the National/International funding agencies and develop linkages with the National/International research groups to make their research programs productive, viable and self-sustainable. They should also have a strong passion for teaching and will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate students in Chemistry. Information about the existing faculty members and their research programs is available at https://sbasse.lums.edu.pk/department-of-chemistry-and-chemical-enginee…
Qualification:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, with specialization in inorganic chemistry, and postdoctoral experience is expected. Additional expertise in Computational Chemistry would be considered a strong asset.
Application Instructions:
LUMS is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary, research funding support that includes start-up grant, moving allowance, and other related benefits. Candidates wishing to apply for this faculty position should submit their application as a single PDF file that should include
- Cover letter explaining their interest in this position and suitability for the advertised post
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts of all educational degrees and certificates
- Research Statement
- Teaching philosophy
- Names of at least 03 professional referees
The above application materials should be sent via email to: ghayoor.abbas@lums.edu.pk before October 31, 2026.
Job Type
Faculty
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Location
LUMS
School
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Department
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Apply at Email
ghayoor.abbas@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites applications for full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Physical Chemistry.
Candidates must have strong potential and passion to develop a globally competitive research program of his/her own interest with a vision to address our national problems, in addition to addressing fundamental questions in Science and Technology. LUMS is committed to providing seed funds to develop such research programs, in addition to providing state-of-the-art research infrastructure and a conducive teaching/research environment. Faculty members will be expected to submit research proposals to the National/International funding agencies and develop linkages with the National/International research groups to make their research programs productive, viable and self-sustainable. They should also have a strong passion for teaching and will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate students in Chemistry. Information about the existing faculty members and their research programs is available at https://sbasse.lums.edu.pk/department-of-chemistry-and-chemical-engineering.
LUMS is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary, research funding support that includes start-up grant, moving allowance, and other related benefits.
Qualification:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, with specialization in Physical Chemistry, and postdoctoral experience is expected. Additional expertise in Computational Chemistry would be considered a strong asset.
Application Instructions:
Candidates wishing to apply for this faculty position should submit their application as a single PDF file that should include
1. Cover letter explaining their interest in this position and suitability for the advertised post
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts of all educational degrees and certificates
4. Research Statement
5. Teaching philosophy
6. Names of at least 03 professional referees
The above application materials should be sent via email to:
Dr. Ghayoor Abbas Chotana
Chair, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE)
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
Opposite sector U, D.H.A. Lahore Cantt-54792, and Pakistan.
E-mail: ghayoor.abbas@lums.edu.pk
Tel: + 92 42 3560 8281
UAN: +92 (42) 111-11-LUMS (8281)
Job Type
Research & Fellowships
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Location
LUMS
School
Suleman Dawood School of Business
Apply at Email
sumbal.farooq@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
Position Purpose:
The Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) at LUMS invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant to support an ongoing research project on the Pakistani healthcare system. Working closely with the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will be responsible for primary and secondary data collection, data management and analysis, and the preparation of research outputs. The role will contribute to generating evidence-based insights on healthcare delivery, management, and policy in Pakistan.
Main Responsibilities:
• Conduct primary data collection through surveys, structured and semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions with healthcare stakeholders, including hospital administrators, healthcare professionals, patients, and policymakers.
• Collect, compile, and organise secondary data from published reports, government and institutional databases and academic literature.
• Assist in the design and pilot testing of research instruments such as questionnaires, interview guides, and consent forms.
• Coordinate fieldwork, including scheduling, outreach to hospitals and healthcare organisations, and obtaining the necessary access and permissions.
• Clean, code, and manage datasets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality in line with research ethics requirements.
• Perform quantitative analysis using statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS, or Python) and qualitative analysis, including transcription, coding, and thematic analysis.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare summaries and annotated bibliographies on healthcare management, economics, and policy.
• Assist in drafting research reports, policy briefs, case studies, presentations, and academic manuscripts.
• Maintain proper documentation of research processes, field notes, and data files.
• Perform any other research-related tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Travel/Work Schedule:
Full-time, on-campus position. Business hours may extend into the evenings and weekends, depending on workload. Flexibility & commitment are necessary. Swift responsiveness is a requirement within and outside office timings.
The role involves field visits to hospitals and healthcare facilities for data collection, primarily within Lahore and, if required, other cities.
Qualification:
- Master’s degree (MS/MPhil/MBA; 16–18 years of education) in Management, Economics, Public Health, Public Policy, or a related Social Science discipline from an HEC-recognised institution.
- At least one year of research experience (including thesis or academic research) involving data collection and analysis. Fresh graduates with a strong research background are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates shall send their resumes to "sumbal.farooq@lums.edu.pk" before October 10, 2026. Kindly mention the subject title "Research Assistant (Healthcare) - SDSB".
Job Type
Research & Fellowships
Apply By
Location
LUMS
School
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Department
Department Of Physics
Apply at Email
adam.zaman@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Research Associates will support the Laboratory for Nanophysics' research activities through experimental, theoretical, or computational work, as appropriate to the assigned project. The Research Associates will contribute to research in areas including nano-optics, spintronics, magnetism, ultrafast and terahertz spectroscopy, quantum materials, quantum sensing and measurement, quantum thermodynamics, and AI and quantum algorithms. The position may involve developing experimental setups and scientific instruments, conducting measurements and simulations, analysing data, maintaining research documentation, and disseminating research outcomes.
Main Responsibilities
• Conduct experimental, theoretical, or computational research aligned with the objectives of the Laboratory for Nanophysics.
• Assist in the design, construction, testing, and optimisation of research equipment and experimental setups.
• Perform experiments involving nano-optics, magneto-optics, spintronics, ultrafast and terahertz spectroscopy, quantum sensing, quantum materials, or related areas, as required by the assigned project.
• Assist in the growth, fabrication, preparation, and characterisation of quantum materials, thin films, heterostructures, and nanoscale devices, where applicable.
• Develop and implement analytical models, numerical simulations, data-processing routines, machine-learning methods, or quantum algorithms, where relevant.
• Operate laboratory instruments and support their routine maintenance, calibration, and performance verification.
• Analyse experimental or computational data using appropriate software and prepare technical reports, presentations, and research documentation.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, equipment logs, experimental databases, codes, and inventories of components and consumables.
• Contribute to research manuscripts, grant proposals, patent applications, technical documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Support the training and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students, interns, and visiting researchers.
• Assist with laboratory demonstrations, workshops, outreach activities, and services provided to external researchers or collaborating institutions.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety requirements, research ethics, quality-assurance procedures, and institutional policies.
• Perform any other research-related duties assigned by the Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigators.
Note: This is a contractual, PSDP project-based position.
Qualification:
Minimum qualification required for this position:
Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical or electronic engineering, materials science, nanoscience and nanotechnology, computer science, or a related discipline, with at least one year of relevant research or laboratory experience. Experience in optics, lasers, electronics, instrumentation, quantum materials, condensed-matter physics, scientific computing, machine learning, or quantum technologies will be preferred, depending on the assigned research area.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates shall send their resumes to adam.zaman@lums.edu.pk till October 22, 2026. Please mention "Research Assistant - Nano Physics Lab (NPL)" in the subject line.
Job Type
Research & Fellowships
Apply By
Location
LUMS
School
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Department
Department Of Physics
Apply at Email
adam.zaman@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Electronic Technician will support the installation, construction, operation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic and scientific equipment used in the Laboratory for Nanophysics. The position will involve supporting optical, electronic, vacuum, cryogenic, magneto-optical, ultrafast, and materials characterisation systems. The Electronic Technician will also assist in developing and integrating electronic circuits, control systems, data-acquisition systems, and research-grade scientific instruments, while observing all applicable electrical, laser, laboratory, and equipment safety requirements.
Main Responsibilities
• Install, operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instruments, electronic systems, and associated scientific equipment.
• Assemble, test, and integrate electronic circuits, power supplies, signal-conditioning units, control systems, sensors, detectors, and data-acquisition interfaces.
• Assist in the design and construction of research instruments and experimental setups for nano-optics, spintronics, magneto-optics, terahertz spectroscopy, quantum sensing, and materials characterisation.
• Support the installation, alignment, integration, and testing of optical and laser-based equipment in accordance with approved operating and safety procedures.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of vacuum systems, electromagnets, temperature-control systems, cooling systems, gas-handling systems, and other laboratory infrastructure.
• Develop, assemble, or modify cables, connectors, circuit boards, equipment enclosures, and instrument-control interfaces as required.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance, diagnostics, electrical testing, and minor repairs to maximise equipment availability and reliability.
• Support the commissioning and acceptance testing of newly acquired or locally developed research equipment.
• Provide technical assistance and hands-on training to researchers and students in the safe and effective use of laboratory instruments.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and service engineers regarding installation, warranties, repairs, preventive maintenance, and annual maintenance contracts.
• Maintain equipment logs, circuit diagrams, technical manuals, calibration records, maintenance schedules, and service documentation.
• Manage the inventory of electronic components, spare parts, cables, tools, consumables, and maintenance supplies.
• Monitor laboratory utilities and infrastructure required for instrument operation, including electrical power, UPS systems, grounding, compressed gases, cooling water, and vacuum services.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, laser, laboratory, and equipment-safety procedures and institutional policies.
• Perform any other technical duties assigned by the Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigators.
Note: This is a contractual, PSDP project-based position.
Qualification:
Minimum qualification required for this position:
Diploma related to electrical, electronic, instrumentation, physics, or a related discipline with at least one year of relevant experience. Experience with laboratory instrumentation, electronic circuit assembly, data-acquisition systems, optical equipment, vacuum systems, or equipment interfacing will be preferred.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates shall send their resumes to adam.zaman@lums.edu.pk till October 22, 2026. Please mention "Electronic Technician - Nano Physics Lab (NPL)" in the subject line.
Job Type
Research & Fellowships
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Location
LUMS
School
Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering
Department
Department Of Physics
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adam.zaman@lums.edu.pk
Job Description:
The Graduate Research Students will conduct original research in the Laboratory for Nanophysics under the supervision of a Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator, or designated faculty collaborator. They will contribute to experimental, theoretical, or computational projects in nano-optics, spintronics, magnetism, ultrafast and terahertz dynamics, quantum materials, quantum sensing and measurement, quantum thermodynamics, AI, quantum algorithms, and related areas while fulfilling the academic and research requirements of their respective PhD or MS programs.
Main Responsibilities
• Conduct research aligned with the scientific objectives and assigned projects of the Laboratory for Nanophysics.
• Review relevant scientific literature and develop a sound theoretical and technical understanding of the assigned research problem.
• Design, perform, and analyse experiments, theoretical calculations, or computational simulations under the guidance of the research supervisor.
• Contribute to projects involving nano-optics, spintronics, magneto-optics, ultrafast or terahertz spectroscopy, quantum materials, quantum sensing, quantum thermodynamics, AI, quantum algorithms, or related areas.
• Assist in developing, constructing, testing, and optimising experimental setups, scientific instruments, computational tools, or research codes, where applicable.
• Operate relevant laboratory instruments and follow established procedures for calibration, maintenance, data acquisition, and safe operation.
• Analyse and interpret research data using appropriate analytical, numerical, or computational methods.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, computational records, source codes, datasets, and other research documentation.
• Prepare theses, research publications, technical reports, conference presentations, and other project deliverables.
• Present research progress at group meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences, and project-review meetings.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty members, research associates, technicians, students, visiting researchers, and external project partners.
• Assist in mentoring undergraduate students and supporting shared laboratory activities, training programs, workshops, and outreach events.
• Comply with laboratory safety requirements, research ethics, data-management practices, and institutional policies.
• Complete assigned research milestones and academic requirements within the prescribed timelines.
• Perform any other research-related duties assigned by the research supervisor, Principal Investigator, or Co-Principal Investigators.
Note: These are contractual, PSDP project-based positions.
Qualification:
Minimum qualification required for these positions:
Students already enrolled in relevant PhD or MS programs at LUMS are eligible to apply. Students from physics, electrical engineering, materials science, computer science, or other closely related disciplines may be considered according to the requirements of the assigned research project.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates shall send their resumes to adam.zaman@lums.edu.pk till October 22, 2026. Please mention "Graduate Research Students (PhD/MS) - Nano Physics Lab (NPL)" in the subject line.
Job Type
Staff
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Location
Karachi, Pakistan
Department
Office of Advancement
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