The University of Sargodha’s Malik Firoz Khan Noon Business School (MFKNBS) is hiring research personnel under HEC-NRPU Project No. 87646, titled “Industry 5.0 Use and Innovation for Sustainable Business Growth in the Manufacturing Sector of Pakistan,” supervised by Prof. Dr. Arfan Shahzad (Principal Investigator). This August 2025 advertisement invites applications for Research Assistant (PhD Scholar), Research Assistant (MS/MPhil Scholar), and Research Associate roles, offering competitive monthly stipends and a chance to contribute to a high-impact national research project. Apply by 11 September 2025 via email with all required documents.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | University of Sargodha |
| School/Unit | Malik Firoz Khan Noon Business School (MFKNBS) |
| Project | HEC-NRPU Project No. 87646 — “Industry 5.0 Use and Innovation for Sustainable Business Growth in the Manufacturing Sector of Pakistan” |
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Dr. Arfan Shahzad |
| Advertisement Month | August 2025 (exact publication date not stated) |
| Positions | Research Assistant (PhD Scholar), Research Assistant (MS/MPhil Scholar), Research Associate |
| No. of Positions | 04 (1 + 1 + 2) |
| Location | MFKNBS, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan |
| Application Mode | Email (mumtaz.hussain@uos.edu.pk) |
| Email Subject Format | “Application for [Position Title] – NRPU Project” |
| Deadline | 11 September 2025 |
| Contact (PI) | arfan.shahzad@uos.edu.pk |
| Ad Reference | IPL-4258-LRM |
Vacant Positions & Details
Research Assistant (PhD Scholar)
- No. of Positions: 01
- Remuneration: Rs. 80,000 per month
- Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled in PhD at University of Sargodha in Management Sciences/Economics/Social Sciences
- Strong research skills in qualitative and quantitative methods
- Proficiency in SPSS/SmartPLS
- Strong academic writing and referencing skills
Research Assistant (MS/MPhil Scholar)
- No. of Positions: 01
- Remuneration: Rs. 20,000 per month
- Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled at University of Sargodha in MS/MPhil (Management/Economics/Social Sciences)
- Basic knowledge of research methods
- Good writing and data entry skills
- Proficient in MS Office
Research Associate
- No. of Positions: 02
- Remuneration: Rs. 50,000 per month
- Eligibility:
- Master’s degree or above in Management/Economics/Social Sciences or related discipline from an HEC-recognized university (Pakistan or abroad)
- Strong report writing and data handling skills
- Experience in research projects will be preferred
How to Apply
- Prepare a single email to mumtaz.hussain@uos.edu.pk by 11 September 2025.
- Subject line: Application for [Position Title] – NRPU Project (e.g., “Application for Research Associate – NRPU Project”).
- Attach the following:
- Updated CV
- CNIC copy
- Educational documents
- Experience certificates (if any)
Terms & Conditions
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test/interview.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.
- The University reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.
- All positions are project-based under HEC-NRPU Project No. 87646 at MFKNBS, University of Sargodha.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Arfan Shahzad — MFK Noon Business School