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Tenure-Track Faculty Positions
LUMS School of Science and Engineering is seeking outstanding scientists and engineers committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and capable of developing independent research programs. Applications are invited for both full-time and visiting faculty positions and from junior as well as senior faculty members in all areas of science and engineering. We offer candidates an opportunity to have significant impact, participating in building the first private research university in Pakistan, and conducting nationally and globally relevant research. Both tenure earning and tenured positions will be considered. We offer competitive salaries and attractive research support.

Candidates for full-time faculty positions should hold a doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline. Appointments will be in one of the following departments, but candidates from other disciplines with closely related research are encouraged to apply:
 
  Biology
  Chemistry
  Computer Science
  Electrical Engineering
  Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
  Mathematics
  Physics
 
 
Applicants should send softcopies of the following to ssesearch@lums.edu.pk:
 
  Faculty Application Form (click here to download)
  Detailed Curriculum Vitae
  Statement of Research Interest
  A 2-6 page document describing the kind of research ideas you wish to pursue and how you plan to pursue them.
  Statement of Teaching Interest
  A 1-3 page document that includes a listing of course topics that candidates would like to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and their teaching philosophy/methodology.
  Sample Publications
  A copy of at least one sample publication.
  Names and Contact Information of 3 References
  The references should be people with PhDs engaged in academics directly or indirectly to be able to comment on the candidate’s research abilities. For example, industry references could be chief scientists or chief technology officers rather than CEOs or CFOs. Candidates should also indicate their relationship with the reference (PhD supervisor, teacher, company supervisor, etc) and may want to let the references know that a member of the search committee may contact them.
 
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
 
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Academic Staff
Postdoctoral Researchers in Applied Mathematics & Computation
Recent or graduating PhDs in mathematics, computer science, physics or engineering are invited to apply for a one year postdoctoral research position. Interested candidates should have a strong foundation in one or more areas related to dynamical systems, geometry and topology, quantum information, spectral theory, optimization and control, graph theory, analysis of PDEs or information theory. Responsibilities will primarily concern research in collaboration with other faculty members at LUMS SSE.

LUMS SSE offers highly competitive salaries. Salaries will be commensurate with the candidate's abilities and experience.

Interested individuals should electronically submit their CV, listing their academic achievements, detailed course work, publications, research projects and references, to: abubakr@lums.edu.pk

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 
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Research Assistants
Recent graduates with a B.Sc. in engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics are invited to apply for renewable short appointments as research assistants. Interested candidates should have a taste for mathematical investigations and numerical computation. Students with practical hands-on experience in signal processing, control systems and other areas of systems research are also encouraged to apply. Responsibilities will primarily concern aiding in fundamental research as well as helping establish a laboratory in distributed sensing and control. Successful applicants may also be offered to continue as Masters/PhD students at LUMS on the basis of their performance.

LUMS SSE offers highly competitive salaries. Salaries will be commensurate with the candidate's abilities and experience.

Interested individuals should electronically submit their CV, listing their academic achievements, detailed course work, publications, research projects and references, to: abubakr@lums.edu.pk

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 
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Postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Epigenetics at Department of Biology

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Epigenetics at Department of Biology in LUMS School of Science and Engineering. One of the laboratory’s main focuses is the process of cell fate determination and maintenance of cellular identity during development. We aim to identify and characterize factors responsible for modulation of Polycomb group proteins during process of cellular memory in Drosophila using genetic, molecular and biochemical approaches.

The ideal candidate is a talented and highly motivated PhD or MD/PhD with a good level of independence and a strong background in molecular biology and/or protein biochemistry. An interest in or experience with bioinformatics and analyses of high-throughput data sets is advantageous.

Candidates should include an updated CV, complete contact information for three references, and a cover letter describing their past research experience, career goals and potential future research interests. Please direct your application to (m.tariq@lums.edu.pk).
 
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Administrative Staff
Human Resource (Junior) Executive
Work will involve coordinating and developing efficient HR processes, generating periodic reports and assisting in HR reviews. The position offers opportunity for contributing considerably towards developing strategic HR policies and procedures and has tremendous prospects for growth. Individuals should have a 4-year bachelor's degree or a traditional master's degree in management or social sciences. The candidate should have excellent communication and organizational skills, be meticulous, be a problem solver and have sound leadership skills. Proficiency in MS Office is a must, knowledge of MS Access will be a plus.

Salary will depend on the individuals' abilities and experience.

Interested individuals should electronically submit their resume, clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject area, to: ssejobs@lums.edu.pk

The deadline to apply for this position has passed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 
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Administrative Assistant
Duties will involve set-up and maintenance of grant budgets, service contracts, procurement and other bookkeeping tasks for newly forming departmental offices at LUMS SSE. In addition, the individual will assist with grant preparation, progress reports and with arrangements for lectures, seminars and meetings. Applicants should have a B.Com or equivalent. Basic computer skills are highly desirable.

Salary will depend on the individuals' abilities and experience.

Interested individuals should electronically submit their resume, clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject area, to: ssejobs@lums.edu.pk

The deadline to apply for this position has passed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 
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