Applications are invited from Pakistani Nationals for the appointment of the following positions under research project: 16683/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2021 entitled “Designing of two-dimensional IV-monochalcogenide materials for next-generation energy production technologies”. Hiring period will be from September 2025 to June 2026 provided funding will be available from HEC for the said period of time. The project involves nanostructure synthesis for energy production and computational optimization of 2D materials.

Sr. No.	Post	No. of Posts	Eligibility
1.	Research Associate (Postdoc/Equivalent to Assistant Professor)	01	1. Doctoral degree (Domestic or foreign). 2. Preference will be given to applicant having good experience to install, configure and use computational codes (CASTEP, WIEN2k, VASP etc) for Designing and investigating bulk & 2D IV-monochalcogenide materials for next-generation energy production technologies 3. Strong research and analytical skills. 4. Ability to design and conduct independent research projects. 5. Ability to communicate research findings clearly and effectively. 6. Ability to guide MPhil/PhD students working in the project group 7. Expertise in computational and experimental research both will be advantageous. 8. Selected applicant will be paid 80000-100000/-p.m. fixed
2.	Ph.D Studentship	01	1. Must be enrolled in Ph.D 2. Possesses an M.Phil./MS or equivalent degree in the field of physics and another related field with at least two first divisions and no third division in the academic career. 3. Must have good experience in computational designing of Energy –Materials / nanomaterials Synthesis. Candidate have to atleast publish two research papers in high impact papers/year. 4. The selected candidate will be paid Rs. 30000/- p.m. fixed.
3.	M.Phil  Studentship	03	1. Must be enrolled in M.Phil and completed course work. 2. Possesses BS (4-year) MSc, or equivalent degree in the field of physics and other related fields with at least two first divisions and no third division in the academic career. 3. Must have some experience in computational designing of 2D energy–materials / nanomaterials Synthesis. Candidate have to publish atleast one research paper in impact factor Journals. 4. The selected candidate will be paid Rs. 25000/- p.m. fixed.

The applications accompanied by attested copies of Certificate / Testimonials / CNIC / Domicile and the latest photograph should reach the office of the undersigned by 15.8.2025.
For any queries related to the project, please contact Dr. Rashid Ahmed (Principal Investigator). Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.