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Details of Job Advertisement by National University of Science and Technology (NUST) 17-May-2026

This job was posted on 17-May-2026 and has a last application date of 10-Jun-2026.

Overview: NUST Chip Design Centre (NCDC)

The NUST Chip Design Centre (NCDC) is a PSDP-funded project located at NUST H-12 Islamabad. Its primary mission is to support and enhance the fabless chip design ecosystem in Pakistan. NCDC is currently seeking talented, motivated individuals to join its core and support teams.

• Application Email: contact@ncdc.nust.edu.pk

• Subject Line Format: "Position Name"

• Application Deadline: June 10, 2026

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Detailed Job Openings

1. Professor (PPS-09)

• No. of Positions: 1

• Salary: As per PPS-Scale

• Role Description: A high-level leadership role for an expert with extensive academic and/or industrial experience in chip design, tape-outs, and research direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead research initiatives and foster partnerships with industry to advance cutting-edge developments in chip design.

• Lead and oversee cohesive chip design projects within the design group, ensuring the highest standards of quality and innovation.

• Work collaboratively with academic and industry partners to drive innovation and excellence in chip design and verification.

• Train, mentor, and lead advanced research teams within this domain.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Qualification: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant discipline.

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in chip design, including significant leadership roles.

• Skills: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills; outstanding communication, presentation, reporting, and collaboration skills.

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2. Associate Professor (PPS-08)

• No. of Positions: 1

• Salary: As per PPS-Scale

• Role Description: Ideal for an established academic/industrial professional capable of managing chip design projects and building a training ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and carry out chip design tasks in coordination with the design group.

• Build a strong ecosystem for chip-design training, including teaching, curriculum design, and assessments, to boost the pipeline of highly qualified workers.

• Work collaboratively with the core team toward achieving the fundamental objectives of NCDC.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Qualification: Ph.D. or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant discipline.

• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent communication, presentation, reporting, and collaboration skills.

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3. Assistant Professor / Consultant (PPS-07)

• No. of Positions: 2 (1x Assistant Professor, 1x Consultant)

• Salary: As per PPS-Scale

• Role Description: Mid-career roles focused on engineering chip design projects, training, and developing training content frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and engineer chip design projects alongside the design team.

• Establish an end-to-end chip-design training framework (content design, execution, exit testing, and reporting) to boost the skilled workforce in this domain.

• Collaborate with similar national/international setups to enhance program outcomes.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Qualification: Ph.D. or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant discipline.

• Skills: Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and presentation capabilities.

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4. Lab Engineer (PPS-03) — Core Team

• No. of Positions: 1

• Salary: As per PPS-Scale

• Role Description: A hands-on technical role focused on managing EDA tools, electronic testing equipment, and maintaining lab safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and test Integrated Circuits (ICs) for various applications.

• Procure chip-testing lab equipment based on thorough technical studies and comparisons.

• Maintain IC safety and operational standards; develop and implement SOPs/policies for providing lab testing facilities to external users.

• Assist project team members with lab experiments, guidance, and day-to-day NCDC activities.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Qualification: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or MS in Project Management (with a relevant technical background).

• Experience: More than 3 years of experience working in a chip design lab or a similar environment.

• Skills: Strong analytical skills, sharp attention to detail, and excellent collaboration skills.

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5. File Management Clerk (PPS-03) — Support Staff

• No. of Positions: 1

• Salary: As per PPS-Scale

• Role Description: An administrative support role focused on document control, data entry, mail distribution, and office coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately receive, log, and distribute incoming/outgoing mail (including packing and liaising with courier systems).

• Utilize physical and digital filing systems to store, arrange, and preserve NCDC records.

• Perform reliable data entry into document management systems or electronic databases.

• Maintain standard internal file management procedures and handle sensitive material with strict confidentiality.

• Execute additional administrative tasks assigned by the HR Manager or Accounts Officers.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Qualification: At least BA / F.Sc / Relevant Diploma.

• Skills: Organized, reliable, proficient in data entry, and strictly adherent to company confidentiality guidelines.