Associate - Research & Development (PNEC)

About This Job

Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC), a NUST constituent college in Karachi, is recruiting an Associate for its Research & Development function within the Department of Electronics and Power Engineering. The role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the R&D Department, coordinating research administration activities, maintaining official records, facilitating communication with faculty, researchers and funding agencies, and ensuring efficient execution of research, innovation, consultancy and project-management processes per NUST policy.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Administration or equivalent, with an MBA or Master's in Management Sciences considered desirable. Three years of administrative experience in a university, research organization or government institution is required, and five years in a university/ORIC/research-administration setting with grants and procurement documentation experience is preferred. Skills sought include MS Office proficiency, strong written and verbal communication, organizational and record-management abilities, and confidentiality. The eligible age range is 20 to 45 years.

Interested candidates should apply online through the NUST Recruitment Portal (hr.nust.edu.pk), completing their profile and uploading attested documents, before the closing date of August 18, 2026. Candidates serving in Government departments or the Armed Forces must furnish a No Objection Certificate, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further stages.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NUST

Place of posting

Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC), NUST, Karachi

City

Karachi

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

20–45 years

Age (Female)

20–45 years

Advt. No.

Job/NG-89/08/03/2026

Advt. date

3 August 2026

Fee note

Application fee, if applicable, is payable online or via any Askari Bank branch using the generated challan.

Last date

18 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:Essential: Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Public Administration or equivalent. Desirable: Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Management Sciences or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience:Essential: 03 years of administrative experience in a university, research organization, government institution or similar office. Desirable: minimum 05 years in a university, ORIC, or research administration office, with experience in research projects, grants, procurement and financial documentation.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published3 August 2026
2. Last Date to Apply18 August 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the NUST Recruitment Portal at hr.nust.edu.pk
2. Register and build your candidate profile
3. Select this vacancy and submit your application with required documents
4. Pay the application fee if applicable. Contact: NUST Human Resources Directorate, H-12, Islamabad.

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