Research Associate (NCBC Research Project)

About This Job

The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar, one of the oldest and best-known engineering universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has announced a vacancy for a Research Associate. The position is attached to a research project approved under the National Centre of Big Data and Cloud Computing (NCBC), a national research centre whose UET Peshawar lab works on data-intensive computing, cloud infrastructure and related applied research. The notice was posted on the university's vacancies page on 14 October 2026 and describes a single Research Associate role working directly under the project's Principal Investigator. For engineers and computer scientists who already hold a postgraduate degree and several years of professional or research experience, this is a chance to join a funded national research programme at a leading public sector university in Peshawar, and to build a record of applied research that can support future academic or industry roles.

The eligibility bar set by the advertisement is clear and fairly senior for a project post. Candidates must hold an MS degree in the relevant field, and they also need seven years of experience in the relevant field, which means this is not an entry-level research assistant role but one aimed at experienced professionals. The notice does not spell out a specific discipline, so applicants should judge relevance against the centre's focus on big data and cloud computing and make sure their CV explains how their degree and past work fit that area. No age limit, domicile restriction or gender condition is mentioned, so the post appears open to all qualified Pakistani candidates. The pay package and the length of the appointment are also not stated in the advertisement, which is common for project-funded positions where the terms are set by the project budget and are usually discussed with shortlisted candidates at the interview stage.

Applications are not submitted online for this post. Interested candidates should write an application on plain paper and send it along with an updated CV and supporting documents to the office of the Principal Investigator, NCBC, located in the Basement of the New Academic Block at UET Peshawar. The file should include attested copies of academic degrees and certificates, relevant testimonials, a copy of the CNIC, experience certificates where applicable, and recent photographs. There is no application fee mentioned. The closing date is 19 October 2026, and the university has made it clear that incomplete applications or those received after that date will not be considered, and that only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Since the deadline is only a few days after the announcement, anyone interested should prepare their documents straight away and deliver or post the application early enough to reach the PI's office in time.

Job Information

Commission / Board

University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar

Place of posting

NCBC, UET Peshawar

City

Peshawar

Postal Code

25000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–65 years

Age (Female)

18–65 years

Age note

No age limit is stated in the advertisement.

Salary / BPS

Not stated in the advertisement

Advt. date

14 October 2026

Last date

19 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: MS degree in the relevant field.
• Experience: 07 Years of experience in the relevant field.

Test / Selection Process

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published14 October 2026
2. Last Date to Apply19 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Prepare an application on plain paper along with an updated CV and supporting documents.
2. Attach attested copies of academic degrees/certificates, relevant testimonials, CNIC, experience certificates (if applicable), and recent photographs.
3. Submit the application to the office of the Principal Investigator, NCBC, Basement, New Academic Block, UET Peshawar, on or before 19 October 2026.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Additional Details

Project

NCBC-approved research project at the University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar

Submit To

Principal Investigator (PI), National Centre of Big Data and Cloud Computing (NCBC)

Important Note

Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Selection Note

The University reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.

Required Documents

Updated CV; attested copies of academic degrees/certificates; relevant testimonials; CNIC; experience certificates (if applicable); recent photographs

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