National Center for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology NCNN LUMS Jobs 2026

National Center for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (NCNN) LUMS Jobs 2026

The National Center for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (NCNN), a flagship national research initiative established through the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Planning Commission, Government of Pakistan, is inviting applications for various positions. These PSDP-funded opportunities are available in its Nano Physics Lab (NPL), which is hosted at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

Pakistani nationals who are highly motivated and qualified are encouraged to apply for these roles, which include Research Associate, Electronic Technician, PhD Students, and MS Students. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in nanoscience and nanotechnology within a prestigious academic environment.

Job Overview

Detail	Information
Organization	National Center for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (NCNN) at LUMS
Positions	Research Associate, Electronic Technician, PhD Students, MS Students
Total Vacancies	12
Location	Lahore
Application Deadline	22-10-2026
Application Method	Email

Available Vacancies

The NCNN at LUMS is seeking applications for the following positions:

Position	No. of Positions	Minimum Qualification
Research Associate (PPS-7)	04	Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical or electronic engineering, materials science, nanoscience and nanotechnology, computer science, or a related discipline, with at least one year of relevant research or laboratory experience. Experience in quantum technologies, optics, lasers, electronics, instrumentation, quantum materials, condensed-matter physics, scientific computing or machine learning will be preferred, depending on the assigned research area.
Electronic Technician (PPS-6)	01	Diploma related to electrical, electronic, instrumentation, physics, or a related discipline with at least one year of relevant experience. Experience with laboratory instrumentation, electronic circuit assembly, data-acquisition systems, optical equipment, vacuum systems, or equipment interfacing will be preferred.
PhD Students	04	PhD students already enrolled in relevant program(s) at LUMS
MS Students	03	MS students already enrolled in relevant program(s) at LUMS

Eligibility and Qualifications

Research Associate (PPS-7)

Candidates for the Research Associate position must possess a Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific or engineering fields. A minimum of one year of research or laboratory experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in quantum technologies, optics, lasers, electronics, instrumentation, quantum materials, condensed-matter physics, scientific computing, or machine learning, depending on the specific research area.

Electronic Technician (PPS-6)

Applicants for the Electronic Technician role should hold a Diploma in electrical, electronic, instrumentation, physics, or a related discipline. A minimum of one year of relevant experience is essential. Preferred experience includes working with laboratory instrumentation, electronic circuit assembly, data-acquisition systems, optical equipment, vacuum systems, or equipment interfacing.

PhD and MS Students

These opportunities are specifically for PhD and MS students who are already enrolled in relevant programs at LUMS. This indicates a focus on integrating current students into ongoing research projects within the Nano Physics Lab.

Last Date to Apply

The deadline for submitting applications is 22-10-2026. Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to ensure their applications are considered.

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