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.

Qualification:

MS (Agricultural Engineering / Mechatronics / Electronics / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) from HEC recognized university (PhD scholar will be preferred).

Duties:

This position is two years term with possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance or need basis.

The research associate will work in team and assist his/her superordinate in research activities, writing papers, preparing funding projects, field visits, software development and any other tasks as required.

The candidate will create, layer, and analyze maps of precision agricultural data, such as crop yields, soil characteristics, input applications, terrain, drainage patterns, or field management history. S/He will also compile and analyze geospatial data to determine agricultural implications of factors such as soil quality, terrain, field productivity, fertilizers, weather conditions, divide agricultural fields into georeferenced zones, based on soil characteristics and production potentials.

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.

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.