PCSIR Lahore — Contract Vacancies for Research Officer and Technicians for Cannabis Cultivation & Processing PSDP 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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Issuer: Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR), Laboratories Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore. Project: "Cultivation & Processing of Medicinal & Industrial Cannabis on Experimental Fields and Establishment of Testing and Product Development Facilities (PCSIR & Arid Agriculture University)" (PSDP).
PCSIR Lahore invites applications from Pakistani nationals for contract positions required for the PSDP project. Appointments will be on a contract basis initially for 12 months (extendable) with no promise of regularization.
| Position | Qualification & Experience | Key Responsibilities | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Officer | M.Phil (Microbiology) with 3–4 years' R&D experience, preferably in PSDP projects. Knowledge of precise analytical laboratory equipment required. | Operate analytical laboratory equipment; quality assurance of bioproducts through fermentation. | 01 |
| Technician (Agriculture-related) | BSc/BSc Agriculture, preferably with 2–3 years' experience in agriculture/plant breeding. | Assist pilot plant processes and chemical operations; cultivation, harvesting and processing of experimental agricultural crops; conduct chemical reactions and ensure safe handling of raw materials. | 01 |
| Technician (Textile/ Fiber Processing) | BSc/BS Textile Engineering with 2–3 years' experience in textile machinery, fiber processing, spinning and industrial production systems. | Work on fibre extraction and processing; practical experience in extraction of hemp fibre and spinning, and in design/development of fibre extraction machinery preferred. | 01 |
How to Apply & Terms: Applications must include CV and attested copies of CNIC, domicile, educational degrees/certificates and one passport-size photograph. Incomplete applications will not be entertained. Candidates may be posted to PCSIR laboratories across the country. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview; no TA/DA will be admissible. Government servants should apply through proper channel. The posts are purely contractual and there is absolutely no regularization. Applicants must write the name of the post on the top right corner of the envelope. Submit applications to the Project Director, PCSIR Labs Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore within 15 days of publication of the advertisement.
Contact/Signature: Project Director, Cultivation & Processing of Medicinal & Industrial Cannabis (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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