Apply for the latest NUST Jobs 2026 at the NUST Chip Design Centre (NCDC), Islamabad. Multiple positions available from PPS-03 to PPS-09. Apply by June 10, 2026!

The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), one of Pakistan’s premier higher education institutions, has announced exciting career opportunities for its newly established NUST Chip Design Centre (NCDC).

This is a prestigious, PSDP-funded project aimed at supporting and enhancing the fabless chip design ecosystem in Pakistan. Located at the NUST H-12 Campus in Islamabad, the project is seeking passionate, talented, and highly qualified professionals to join its core and support teams.

If you have experience in chip design, tape-outs, electronic labs, or office management, this is your chance to contribute to a groundbreaking national tech initiative.

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NUST Jobs 2026 – Available Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria

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1. NCDC Core Staff (Technical & Academic)

Professor (PPS-09)

• No. of Positions: 1x
• Salary: Market-competitive salary as per the PPS-Scale.
• Role Summary: The ideal candidate will possess extensive academic and/or industrial expertise in chip design and tape-outs. They must demonstrate strong leadership qualities with a proven track record of training, mentoring, and leading advanced research teams within this specialized domain.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate actively with academic and industry partners to drive continuous innovation and excellence in chip design and verification.
  • Spearhead cutting-edge research initiatives and foster strategic industry partnerships to advance chip design development globally.
  • Lead, manage, and oversee complex chip design projects within the design group, ensuring the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and innovation.
• Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
  • Qualification: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a strictly relevant discipline.
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in chip design, which must include significant leadership and managerial roles.
  • Skills: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, strategic thinking, outstanding communication, presentation, and reporting skills.

Consultant (PPS-09)

• No. of Positions: 1x
• Salary: Market-competitive salary as per the PPS-Scale.
• Role Summary: This role requires a highly experienced professional with a deep background in academic or industrial chip design, tape-outs, and leadership. The candidate must be capable of steering advanced research and guiding the core technical team.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Work collaboratively alongside academic and industry stakeholders to push the boundaries of innovation in chip design and verification.
  • Spearhead research developments and build bridges with the tech industry to contribute effectively to the global knowledge base.
  • Supervise and guide complex chip design projects, maintaining strict quality control and ensuring cutting-edge execution.
• Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
  • Qualification: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a strictly relevant discipline.
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years of robust experience in chip design alongside clear evidence of significant leadership roles.
  • Skills: Excellent problem-solving capabilities, strategic planning, elite communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.

Associate Professor (PPS-08)

• No. of Positions: 1x
• Salary: Market-competitive salary as per the PPS-Scale.
• Role Summary: The ideal candidate must have solid academic or industrial experience in chip design and tape-outs, combined with a passion and ability to train, teach, and mentor students and junior engineers.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate with the technical team toward achieving the core project objectives of the NCDC.
  • Build and sustain a strong ecosystem for chip-design training, which includes teaching, assessments, execution, and curriculum design to scale up the number of highly qualified professionals in Pakistan.
  • Oversee and actively execute day-to-day chip design tasks within the allocated design group.
• Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
  • Qualification: PhD or MS in Engineering (Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering) or a relevant discipline.
  • Experience: More than 5 years (>5 years) of hands-on experience in the chip design sector.
  • Skills: Strong analytical acumen, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication and reporting skills.

Assistant Professor (PPS-07)

• No. of Positions: 2x
• Salary: Market-competitive salary as per the PPS-Scale.
• Role Summary: Seeking dynamic professionals with academic or industrial experience in chip design and tape-outs who are capable of lecturing, training, and guiding students in high-level design methodologies.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and successfully implement specialized chip-design projects side-by-side with the core design team.
  • Establish a robust chip-design training ecosystem, taking charge of content design, execution, exit testing, and regular reporting to boost the skilled workforce in this domain.
  • Partner and collaborate with similar external setups and university faculties to enhance project outcomes.
• Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
  • Qualification: PhD or MS in Engineering (Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering) or a relevant discipline.
  • Experience: Proven technical experience in handling chip-design projects and training environments.
  • Skills: Strong analytical thinking, solid problem-solving skills, and excellent classroom management/communication capabilities.

Lab Engineer (PPS-07)

• No. of Positions: 1x (In Core Team)
• Salary: Market-competitive salary as per the PPS-Scale.
• Role Summary: The selected candidate will focus on the practical, hands-on side of the lab. They must have direct experience in chip design, tape-outs, and a deep working knowledge of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and laboratory testing equipment.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Handle the procurement of highly technical chip testing lab equipment after conducting thorough technical studies and comparative evaluations.
  • Assist project team members directly with lab experiments, testing procedures, and documentation.
  • Design and test Integrated Circuits (ICs) for various specific applications.
  • Maintain strict lab safety and operational standards at all times.
  • Formulate an end-to-end operational mechanism and structural policies to offer lab testing facilities to external users.
  • Assist in all overall activities initiated by the NCDC.
• Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
  • Qualification: BS or MS in Engineering (Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering), MS Project Management, or a relevant discipline.
  • Experience: More than 3 years (>3 years) of active experience working in a dedicated chip design lab or a highly similar electronic testing environment.
  • Skills: High-tier technical expertise, acute attention to detail, and top-tier collaboration skills.

2. NCDC Support Staff (Administrative)

File Management Clerk (PPS-03)

• No. of Positions: 1x
• Salary: Market-competitive salary as per the PPS-Scale.
• Role Summary: Responsible for maintaining organized internal operations, managing records, and executing routine administrative tasks smoothly to support the core technical team.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Accurately receive, systematically sort, and promptly distribute incoming mail and packages.
  • Prepare outgoing mail and parcels by packing them securely and arranging courier delivery.
  • Utilize existing filing frameworks to arrange and carefully preserve both physical and digital files.
  • Perform reliable, accurate data entry into designated document management systems or electronic databases.
  • Maintain seamless, professional lines of communication regarding mail and file management with internal departments.
  • Respect all organizational regulations regarding data confidentiality, exercising extreme caution when handling sensitive materials.
  • Undertake any additional tasks assigned by the HR Manager or the Accounts Officer.
• Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
  • Qualification: At least FA, FSc, or an equivalent intermediate Diploma.
  • Experience: Practical knowledge of digital office tools, registry systems, and database entry management.
  • Skills: Highly organized, observant, trustworthy, with solid interpersonal and office communication skills.

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How to Apply for NUST Chip Design Centre Jobs

Interested candidates who strictly meet the mentioned qualification and experience criteria can apply by following these steps:

Prepare Your Documents: Update your latest CV and compile proof of relevant professional experience.

Draft the Email: Compose a formal email. Ensure you write the “Position Name” clearly in the subject line of the email (e.g., Application for the Post of Lab Engineer (PPS-07)).

Send the Application: Email your documents to: contact@ncdc.nust.edu.pk

Important Note: Only candidates who meet the necessary eligibility criteria will be shortlisted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

Deadline to Remember

The last date for submitting your application via email is June 10, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be entertained.

Official NUST Contact Information

For further institutional details, you can visit the official channels:

U.A.N: 111-116-878

Official Website: www.nust.edu.pk

Social Media: @nust_official