PhD Research Fellow — Nanomaterials & Energy Systems

Lahore University of Management Sciences; Lahore; On-site; PKR 446,400 - 781,200; Part time

Job summary

Lahore University of Management Sciences invites Graduate Research Students to join the Functional Nanomaterials Laboratory (FNL). The position supports original research in nanomaterials, renewable energy, energy storage, sensing, and related fields while fulfilling the PhD program requirements.

The incumbent will design, perform, analyse experiments, publish findings, and collaborate with faculty and project partners under supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: PhD/MS students enrolled at LUMS may apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research aligned with FNL objectives.
• Design, perform, and analyse experiments under supervision.
• Contribute to research projects in nanomaterials, energy storage and sensing.
• Maintain accurate lab records and ensure safety and ethics compliance.
• Prepare publications, reports, conference presentations, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, students, and partners.
• Mentor junior students and support lab activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/PI.

Skills

Research planning

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Publication writing

Education

PhD/MS student at LUMS

Job description

The Graduate Research Students will conduct original research in the Functional Nanomaterials Laboratory (FNL) under the supervision of a PI/Co-PI or designated faculty

collaborator. The incumbent will contribute to research projects in nanomaterials, renewable energy, energy storage and conversion, sensing, and related fields while fulfilling the academic requirements of the PhD program.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research aligned with the objectives of the Functional Nanomaterials Laboratory (FNL).
• Design, perform, and analyse experiments under the guidance of the research supervisor.
• Contribute to ongoing research projects related to nanomaterials, electrocatalysis, green hydrogen, energy storage and conversion, electrochemical sensing, biosensing, water treatment, and related areas.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with laboratory safety and research ethics.
• Prepare research publications, technical reports, conference presentations, and project deliverables.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty members, researchers, students, and project partners.
• Assist in mentoring junior students and supporting laboratory research activities as required.
• Perform other research-related duties assigned by the research supervisor or Principal Investigator.

Note: This is a Contracutal/PSDP Project-based position.

Qualification

Minimum qualification required for this position:

Students already enrolled in the PhD/MS program(s) at LUMS are eligible to apply.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates shall send their resumes to [e-mail] till September 01, 2026. Please mention "Graduate Research Students (PhD/MS) - Functional Nanomaterials Lab" in the subject line.