Situations Vacant


Applications are invited from Pakistani Nationals, for appointment on the following two positions, under – Higher Education Commission project No. 6680 entitled “Study on biodegradation of polyethylene by microbial strains: a cost effective remedial approach with commercial prospects”, with the following terms and conditions.

Project Duties: 

Candidate having good working experience related to the Biotechnology/Microbiology and expert in Laboratory analysis & extractions, report and manuscript writing will be preferred. Duties and responsibilities include assisting P.I & Co-PI for project work, working in both field and lab including Samples collection from field, Travelling to project sites, chemical analyses, preparing project report, writing new proposals, Presenting data and manuscript writing.

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Positions

Qualification/Experience

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Research Assistant  (01) Ph. D research scholar
Salary: as per HEC policy

The eligible candidates should have strong academic background with 1st class or CGPA 3.0 in BS (Biotechnology/Microbiology) and M. Phil in Biotechnology/Microbiology from HEC recognized University. Scholar enrolled in Ph. D will be given preference.

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Research Assistant (01), M. Phil research scholar
Salary: as per HEC policy

The eligible candidates should have strong academic background with 1st class or CGPA 3.0 in BS (Biotechnology/Microbiology) and enrolled in M. Phil at the University of Peshawar. Scholar enrolled in M. Phil/Ph. D will be given preference.

 

The candidates are required to possess at least two first divisions and no third division in the academic career.

Project information: The project duration is 24 months. The above positions are purely on temporary basis. The incumbent will be required to sign a bond for entire duration of the project.

Contract duration: The initial appointment will be for six months, which will be extended for further six months based on the satisfactory performance of the applicant and availability of the funds from donor Agency.

How to apply: One page application having 1 Passport size photo, Attested copies of Certificates/Testimonials, Experience letter if any,  CNIC, Domicile including short CV must reach the office of the undersigned by August 8, 2017. 

 

Note: Incomplete application shall not be entertained. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview by the selection Committee. The candidates are required to bring along their original certificates and testimonials at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview. 

 

Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad
Principal Investigator HEC Project No.6680
Dean,
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences,
University of Peshawar,
Phone No: 091-9216683