Founding Faculty (Open-Rank) – Daanish University Islamabad (Six STEAM Schools)

Daanish University is recruiting founding, open-rank faculty for a new interdisciplinary university in Islamabad, Pakistan. The university seeks scholars with strong fundamentals, multidisciplinary ability and ethical grounding to build and lead research-led, STEAM-focused schools and Grand Challenge institutes.

Key facts

Issuer: Daanish University (Islamabad). Employment type: Open-rank founding faculty positions across six STEAM schools. Location: Islamabad, Pakistan. Eligibility: PhD or terminal degree required; open to Pakistani nationals and international scholars. Visa and relocation support available. Preferred start: Q3 2026. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Qualifications & who they seek

Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree, demonstrate an ability to design and lead interdisciplinary programs, and have a track record of research, teaching and mentorship. International candidates are encouraged to apply; the university supports visa processing and relocation for foreign nationals.

How to apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact / application email: [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Founding STEAM Schools

Grand Challenge Institutes (examples)

What the university offers

Support to build research groups and curricula in a new institution, competitive resources and a collaborative interdisciplinary environment. International candidates are supported with visa and relocation assistance.

Contact

Email: [email protected]. Preferred start date: Q3 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; no fixed closing date provided.