Details of Job Advertisement by National University of Science and Technology (NUST) 10-Aug-2026

This job was posted on 10-Aug-2026 and has a last application date of 15-Aug-2026.

NUST CHIP DESIGN CENTRE (NCDC)

HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT

NUST Chip Design Centre (NCDC) is hiring passionate and talented individuals to join its core team and contribute to strengthening Pakistan's chip-design ecosystem.

The NCDC is funded to support and enhance the chip-design ecosystem in Pakistan and is located at NUST H-12, Islamabad.

Only candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience will be shortlisted.

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AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Position	No. of Positions	Salary Scale
Professor	1	PPS-09
Consultant	1	PPS-09
Associate Professor	1	PPS-08
Assistant Professor	1	PPS-07
IC Designer (Core Team)	1	PPS-06
Trainee / Junior IC Designer (Core Team)	1	PPS-05

Note: The supplied advertisement has some OCR/typing errors, so certain position labels and salary-scale details have been organized according to the apparent original structure.

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1. PROFESSOR

Salary

As per PPS-09 Scale

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should have extensive academic and/or industrial experience in chip design, tape-outs, and leadership, with the ability to train, mentor, and lead advanced research in this field.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with academic and industry partners to promote innovation and excellence in chip design and verification.
• Lead research initiatives and develop industry partnerships.
• Advance cutting-edge developments in chip design.
• Contribute to global knowledge and technological advancement.
• Lead and oversee complex chip-design projects with the design group.
• Ensure high standards of quality and innovation.

Qualification & Experience

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in chip design, including significant leadership experience.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, reporting, and collaboration skills.

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2. CONSULTANT

Salary

As per PPS-09 Scale

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should possess extensive academic and/or industrial experience in chip design and tape-outs and be capable of training and mentoring students in this domain.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with academic and industry partners.
• Support innovation and excellence in chip design and verification.
• Contribute to research initiatives and industry partnerships.
• Support advanced developments in chip design.
• Assist in leading complex chip-design projects.

Qualification & Experience

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in chip design, including leadership roles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, reporting, and collaboration skills.

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3. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Salary

As per PPS-08 Scale

Ideal Candidate

The candidate should have strong academic and/or industrial experience in chip design and tape-outs and the ability to train and mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the NCDC team to achieve organizational objectives.
• Build a strong ecosystem for chip-design training, including:
  • Teaching
  • Assessments
  • Execution
  • Curriculum design
• Help increase the number of highly qualified professionals in chip design.
• Oversee and perform chip-design tasks with the design group.

Qualification & Experience

• PhD/MS Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, reporting, and collaboration skills.

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4. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Salary

As per PPS-07 Scale

Ideal Candidate

The candidate should have academic and/or industrial experience in chip design and tape-outs and be able to train and mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the NCDC team.
• Support the objectives and activities of NCDC.
• Contribute to the development of a strong chip-design training ecosystem.
• Participate in teaching, assessment, execution, and curriculum-development activities.
• Oversee and perform chip-design tasks with the design group.

Qualification

• PhD/MS Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, reporting, and collaboration skills.

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5. IC DESIGNER – CORE TEAM

Salary

As per PPS-06 Scale

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should preferably have relevant BS Final Year Project (FYP), MS thesis, or professional experience in IC design and should be able to work collaboratively with project team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and test ICs for various applications.
• Conduct hands-on laboratories in chip-design training programs.
• Collaborate with project team members on IC-design projects.
• Participate in project-planning and progress meetings.
• Assist in NCDC activities.

Qualification & Experience

• BS/MS Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• Experience in:
  • Analog IC Design
  • Digital IC Design
  • Mixed-Signal IC Design
  • Semiconductor PDKs
  • Digital Design Verification
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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6. TRAINEE / JUNIOR IC DESIGNER – CORE TEAM

Salary

As per PPS-05 Scale

Ideal Candidate

Candidates should preferably have relevant BS FYP, MS thesis, or academic/project experience in IC design and the ability to work collaboratively with project team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and test ICs for various applications.
• Conduct hands-on labs during chip-design training.
• Collaborate with team members on IC-design projects.
• Participate in project planning and progress meetings.
• Assist with various NCDC activities.

Qualification

• BS/MS Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• Experience or academic exposure to:
  • Analog IC Design
  • Digital IC Design
  • Mixed-Signal IC Design
  • Semiconductor PDKs
  • Digital Design Verification
• Quick-learning ability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE

Interested candidates are required to submit their CV and proof of relevant qualifications/experience through email.

Last Date for Applications

15 August 2026

Only candidates fulfilling the required qualification and experience criteria will be shortlisted.

NUST Chip Design Centre (NCDC)
NUST H-12, Islamabad