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 qualified person with basic degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Engineering and PhD or MS (18 years of education) with specialization in Horticulture, Soil Science, Food Science/Technology, Agriculture Economics, and Agricultural Engineering or a closely related discipline. The incumbent is expected to have experience in hydroponics/greencabins production system, value chain, and its marketing.

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.
2. Experience in supervising undergraduate and/or graduate students is desirable. Strong leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and an ability to work in collaboration with a 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 have the ability to deal effectively with students, colleagues and the general public.

Duties:

The Smart Greencabins Section of GreenAI seeks a Scientific Officer. The incumbent is also expected to contribute to on-going research program development and supervision of undergraduate research projects and graduate students. The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally funded, self-sustaining research program with industrial collaboration that addresses the site-specific agriculture needs of the region. Industry collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches are strongly encouraged. Secondary responsibilities include representation of PMAS-Arid University at workshops, on committees, task forces, and external bodies related to hydroponics agriculture and allied technologies. 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.