Applications are invited from Pakistani nationals for the recruitment purely on contract basis, for a period of two years (extendible on satisfactory performance and need basis) against temporary posts in PSDP Project titled, “Development of ICT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) based Precision Agriculture systems utilizing dual-use Aerospace Technologies-GreenAI”. The place of posting will be at PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi throughout the duration of the contract.

Qualifications:

A PhD or MS (18 years of education) in Engineering with specialization in Mechatronics / Electronics / Agricultural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology / Software Engineering /Artificial Intelligence or closely related disciplines. Publications in relevant peer-reviewed scientific journals will be an asset. The incumbent is expected to have experience in electronics in machines, sensors, robotics, system controls, precision agriculture, internet of things (IoT) and/or Software Development related technologies. 

1. The incumbent must have a demonstrated ability or potential to develop competitive research grants by leading multidisciplinary teams; to publish original research in peer-reviewed journals; and effectively communicate in both oral and written formats in English. Experience in supervising undergraduate and/or graduate students is desirable. Strong leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and an ability to work in collaboration with number of universities, government, and industry groups are desirable assets. The individual must be highly motivated with sound judgment, high integrity, and strong organizational skills, and has ability to deal effectively with students, colleagues and the general public.
2. Hands-on experience of geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS), to agricultural production or management activities, such as pest scouting, site-specific pesticide application, variable-rate irrigation, variable-rate irrigation and yield mapping will be an asset
3. This position is for two years term with a possibility of extension based on need and satisfactory performance.

Duties:

The Precision Agriculture Section of project seeks Scientific Officers required to contribute to research and service. The incumbent will contribute on-going research program development and supervision of undergraduate research projects and graduate students. The successful candidate is expected to develop complete digital infrastructure for agriculture domain ranging from laboratory experiments to field cultivation and harvesting. Industry collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches are strongly encouraged. Secondary responsibilities include representation of PMAS-AAUR at workshops, on committees, task forces, and external bodies related to precision agriculture and biological systems. The candidate shall also contribute to on-going research program development and supervision of undergraduate research projects and graduate students. The selected candidate will have to device research proposals, draft projects and report writing as desired. S/He will also supervise the implementation of programs and coordinate the work between different labs and phases of the research and development for maximum efficiency and progress. S/He will then have to report to the executives about the results and progress.

S/He will have to device research proposals, draft projects and report writing as desired. S/He will also supervise the implementation of programs and coordinate the work between different labs and phases of the research and development for maximum efficiency and progress. S/He will then have to report to the executives about the results and progress.

NOTE:

• Incomplete and late applications and applications with fake/false documents will be rejected at any stage during or after recruitment process with no right of appeal.
• Only shortlisted candidates meeting the eligibility criteria (mentioned in the advertisement and detailed job description) will be invited for interview and written test.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in test /interview.
• The Organization reserves the right to withdraw/cancel the vacancies at any stage without assigning any reason.
• Those applicants who are already employed, must apply through proper channel after obtaining NOC from their department, otherwise their applications will not be considered.