PCSIR Lahore — Vacancies for Research Officer and Technicians (Cannabis Cultivation & Processing Project)
PCSIR Lahore · Lahore · The Nation,
Job advertisement published in The Nation on Thursday, 18 June 2026, listed under Lahore. Issued by PCSIR Lahore.
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Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR), Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore invites applications from Pakistani nationals for contract positions in the PSDP project titled “Cultivation & Processing of Medicinal & Industrial Cannabis on Experimental Fields and Establishment of Testing and Product Development Facilities (PCSIR & Arid Agriculture University)”. Appointments are on contract basis for an initial period of 12 months, extendable for one more year on satisfactory performance.
| Post | Qualification | Experience / Key Responsibilities | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Officer | M.Phil (Microbiology) | 3–4 years R&D experience (preferably on PSDP projects). Knowledge of operation of precise analytical laboratory equipment; responsible for quality assurance and R&D through fermentation. | 01 |
| Technician (Agriculture/Plant Breeding) | BSc/BSc Agriculture | Preferably 2–3 years experience in agriculture/plant breeding. Responsibilities include pilot plant processes, chemical reactions, cultivation, planting/harvest operations, processing, storage, establishing experimental field conditions, and safe handling of raw materials. | 01 |
| Technician (Textile/Fiber Extraction) | BSc/BS Textile Engineering | Preferably 2–3 years experience in textile machinery, fiber processing, spinning and industrial production systems. Preference for candidates with practical experience in hemp/fiber extraction, fibre processing and development/design of fiber extraction machinery and spinning. | 01 |
How to apply & required documents: Submit application on plain paper with CV and attested copies of CNIC, domicile, educational certificates/degrees and two passport-size photographs. Write the post title on the top right corner of the envelope.
Selection & other terms: Selection will be strictly on merit. Appointments are purely on contract initially for 12 months (extendable). Govt. servants should apply through proper channel. No TA/DA will be paid for test/interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called. Age relaxation as per government rules. Applications must be submitted within 15 days of publication of the advertisement.
Project / Issuer: Project Director — Cultivation & Processing of Medicinal & Industrial Cannabis on Experimental Fields and Establishment of Testing and Product Development Facilities (PCSIR & Arid Agriculture University), PCSIR Labs Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore.
Published in The Nation on Thursday, 18 June 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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