MS/PhD Researcher for Pakistan Science Foundation Project

Giki; Swabi; On-site; PKR 446,400 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering institute is seeking an MS/PhD Researcher for a project on nanotechnology and polymer fusion for energy storage. The position requires enrollment in a relevant graduate program and offers a stipend of PKR 50,000 for PhD candidates and PKR 40,000 for MS candidates. Responsibilities include research execution, technical oversight, and academic support. The deadline to apply is November 28, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an MS or PhD program in Materials Engineering or related fields.
• Strong academic record and preferably relevant research publications.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and document research samples and experimental data.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Guide students and trainees in research activities.
• Contribute to manuscripts, progress reports, and project documentation.

Skills

Research Execution & Data Management

Technical & Laboratory Oversight

Academic & Collaborative Support

Reporting & Dissemination

Education

MS or PhD in Materials Engineering

Degrees in Chemistry or Physics

Job description

MS/PhD Researcher for Pakistan Science Foundation Project

The candidate is required for the PSF-NSFC/202307/19 project entitled “Nanotechnology–Polymer Fusion for Revolutionizing Energy Storage and Socioeconomic Growth.” He/she must be enrolled in an MS or PhD program in Materials Engineering. The selected candidate will be required to sign a bond for the entire duration of the project. A fixed monthly stipend of PKR 50,000 will be offered to PhD scholars and PKR 40,000 to MS scholars.

Requirements

• Research Execution & Data Management: Collect, analyze, and document research samples and experimental data while ensuring ethical compliance, accuracy, and integrity.
• Technical & Laboratory Oversight: Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment; supervise lab activities and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Academic & Collaborative Support: Guide students and trainees, assist in workshops and meetings, and coordinate with collaborating institutions.
• Reporting & Dissemination: Contribute to manuscripts, progress reports, and the project reports, supporting publication and project documentation efforts.
• Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates having degrees in Materials Engineering, or in related disciplines such as Chemistry or Physics, with a strong academic record and preferably relevant research publications. Must be enrolled in a MS or PhD program.

Interested candidates must apply through the online website: https://giki.edu.pk/admissions/admissions-graduate/how-to-apply/ for MS/PhD and later will be hired under the PSF-NSFC/202307/19 project according to the GIK Institute rules.

LAST DATE TO APPLY: 28 th November, 2025

Dr. Mohsin Ali Marwat
Assistant Professor
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Tel.: [phone] (Ext.: 2248)
GIK Institute, Topi-23640,
Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa