Fully Funded Postdoc: Air Quality & Impact Research

Lahore University of Management Sciences; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMS invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher with CAPE to advance interdisciplinary air pollution research in Pakistan. You will join a collaborative team addressing environmental and societal impacts, with mentorship from CAPE directors and collaboration across national and international partners.

The role involves field sampling, lab analysis, data processing, and contributing to grant-ready outputs while mentoring students and staff.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
• Experience in air-quality monitoring, aerosol or particulate analysis.
• Strong scientific writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support field sampling, laboratory analysis, and data analysis.
• Maintain rigorous research records and QA/QC.
• Prepare papers, reports, and policy-relevant outputs.
• Present findings at meetings and conferences.
• Contribute to grant proposals.
• Mentor students and research staff.

Skills

Scientific writing

Oral presentation

Communication

Independent work

Education

PhD in air-quality related science/engineering

Tools

Ion chromatography

GC–MS

ICP–OES

XRF

OC/EC analysis

Aerosol samplers

Job description

The Center for Air Pollution and Environment (CAPE) at LUMS invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to interdisciplinary research addressing air pollution and its environmental and societal impacts. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team working to advance the scientific understanding of air pollution in Pakistan and develop evidence-based approaches to improve air quality.

Research Areas:

Ambient air-quality monitoring, chemical analysis of particulate matter, source apportionment, receptor and dispersion modelling, assessment of emissions, exposure, and environmental impacts

Funding:

This is a fully funded, full-time position supported through CAPE. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for two years, subject to satisfactory performance. A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, and in accordance with LUMS policies.

Research and Mentorship:

The selected applicant will work under the mentorship of the CAPE Director and collaborate with a diverse team of experts from national and international institutions working in high-impact research areas.

• The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Support field sampling, laboratory analysis, and data analysis using relevant computational or statistical tools;
• Maintain rigorous research records and follow relevant quality-assurance and safety protocols;
• Prepare research papers, technical reports, presentations, and policy-relevant outputs;
• Present findings at research meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements;
• Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals;
• Mentor students and research staff.

Qualification

A good PhD in a relevant science or engineering discipline, with research experience in the broad area of air-quality monitoring, including aerosol or particulate-matter characterization, analytical instrumentation, and/or modelling. Familiarity with instruments and techniques such as ion chromatography, GC–MS, ICP–OES, XRF, OC/EC analysis, aerosol samplers would be advantageous. Additionally, applicants should have strong scientific writing, presentation, and communication skills, and be able to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research team.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should email the following documents to [e-mail] as a single PDF file by the closing date of September 30th, 2026: a cover letter describing their research interests, relevant experience, and suitability for the position, a detailed CV including a complete list of publications, academic transcripts, PhD thesis, and contact details of three references. Use the subject line ‘Application for Postdoc - CAPE’.

LUMS is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.