Research Associate

3 days ago

Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan KANUPP Full-time PKR 540,000 - PKR 840,000/year

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY)

Active Prep Research Grade / Project Scale NIAB-RES-2026-05 AD-NIAB-2026/05

Official recruitment notification, eligibility criteria, pay scale (Research Grade / Project Scale), quota allocation, and written screening test syllabus for RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY) in the Nuclear Institute for Agriculture & Biology (NIAB).

Job Specifications & Posting Details

Case Number NIAB-RES-2026-05

Pay Scale / BPS Research Grade / Project Scale

Department / Ministry Nuclear Institute for Agriculture & Biology (NIAB)

Total Positions 2 Posts

Job Type / Status Full Time / Permanent

Place of Posting Islamabad

Age Limit 22 - 35 years

Estimated Base Salary Package Market Competitive Package / Standard Pay Scale

Posting Date October 25, 2026

Apply Before November 15, 2026

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualification M.Sc. (Hons) / M.Phil. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Plant Breeding & Genetics with minimum 3.0 CGPA

Prescribed Experience & Eligibility Criteria Minimum 01 to 02 years of hands‑on experience in PCR, DNA cloning, and molecular marker analysis in research labs

Job Description & Position Overview

NIAB Faisalabad invites applications for Research Associate to conduct molecular marker‑assisted crop breeding, gene expression analysis, and stress tolerance research.

  • Perform DNA/RNA extractions, optimize PCR primer amplification, analyze crop genetic diversity using SSR/SNP markers, manage tissue culture plantlets, and record bio‑statistical research data.

100 MCQs screening test comprising domain specialization, administrative governance, and English analytics.

Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology is a premier PAEC research establishment renowned for pioneering mutant crop varieties, agricultural biotechnology, and nuclear techniques.

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