Last Updated: 25 October 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Newspaper source: Jang Lahore, 25 October 2026, page 13 (University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Situation Vacant, IPL-11330)
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Quick answer: The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) has advertised 1 post of Research Associate on an ACIAR (Australia) funded wheat project. Salary is Rs 70,000 per month (negotiable) for 6 months or till the project is completed. Applications (two sets, on the prescribed form from uaf.edu.pk) must reach the Principal Investigator’s office by 20 November 2026. Naukri ki last date: 20-11-2026.
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UAF Research Associate Job October 2026: Details at a Glance
| Item | Detail (as printed in the ad) |
| Employer | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), “Situation Vacant” (ad no. IPL-11330) |
| Post | Research Associate (01 post) |
| Project | “Accelerating genetic gain in wheat through hybrid breeding in Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Pakistan” |
| PI / PM named in the ad | Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, UAF |
| Funding agency | ACIAR, Australia |
| Duration | 06 months / till completion of the project |
| Salary package | Rs 70,000/- per month (negotiable) |
| Qualification | M.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. PBG / MS Biotechnology or MS Molecular Biology (see the ad image above for the exact wording) |
| Apply | Two sets of the application on the prescribed form (available on www.uaf.edu.pk), with recent attested photographs and attested copies of documents, to reach the office of the respective Principal Investigator during office hours |
| Last date | 20-11-2026 (Friday). Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained. |
| Signed by | Prof. Dr. Sultan Habibullah Khan, Director |
The ACIAR Project Behind This Job: What the Official Page Says
We checked the funder’s own page for this project on 25 October 2026: aciar.gov.au/project/crop-2020-167 (last updated by ACIAR on 15 June 2026).
| Item | ACIAR project page |
| Project code | CROP/2020/167 |
| Aim | Bring the benefits of hybrid wheat to researchers, wheat breeders, farmers and consumers in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Ethiopia by building a hybrid wheat seed industry in each country |
| Duration | December 2021 to December 2026 |
| Budget | AUD 2,397,261 |
| Commissioned organisation | The University of Sydney (Project Leader: Prof Richard Trethowan) |
| Partners listed | Bangladesh Agricultural University, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, ICARDA, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture (Punjab), The University of Sydney |
| Activities | Multi-year, multi-site trials for hybrid vigour and yield stability; producing and testing F1 hybrids locally; finding elite hybrids and rust-resistance genes; hybrid seed production methods; training local staff; farmer and market studies |
Two things to notice: (1) ACIAR lists the project end as December 2026, while the ad offers 6 months / till completion of the project. If you are hired in December, ask in writing what happens if the funding period ends. (2) The ACIAR page lists MNS University of Agriculture (Punjab) as the Pakistani partner and does not name UAF. The UAF ad is the only source linking UAF’s post to this project, so ask the Principal Investigator’s office how the post is funded and contracted.
Who Can Apply for the UAF Research Associate Post?
- Candidates with M.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture in Plant Breeding & Genetics (PBG), or MS Biotechnology, or MS Molecular Biology, as printed in the ad.
- The ad does not print an age limit, a minimum experience, or a gender line. Do not assume; ask the PI’s office.
- The ad asks for experience certificates with specific dates, so any lab, field or research-assistant work should be documented properly.
- Government or semi-government employees should keep an NOC ready, as UAF notices usually ask for one. This ad does not say so, so confirm.
Documents Checklist (from the Ad)
| # | Document | Note |
| 1 | Application on the prescribed form | Two sets (two complete copies) |
| 2 | Recent attested photographs | Attested means signed and stamped by a gazetted officer |
| 3 | Academic certificates and degrees (attested copies) | Matric up to the highest degree |
| 4 | Testimonials (attested copies) | |
| 5 | Detailed marks certificates (attested copies) | The DMCs, not only the degrees |
| 6 | Experience certificates with specific dates | Start and end date of each job or project |
| 7 | CNIC copy and domicile (usual, not printed in the ad) | Keep spare copies in case the office asks |
How to Apply: Step by Step
Never pay anyone for this job and do not send money to private accounts. The ad asks for no fee. Verify every detail with the UAF office.
What the Ad Does Not Tell You: Honest Gaps
- It is a short, project-based job. “06 months / till completion of the project” means no permanent post, no regular pay scale and no guarantee of extension. ACIAR lists the project end as December 2026.
- No selection method is printed. The ad does not say whether there will be a test, an interview or only shortlisting on documents. Be ready for questions on wheat breeding, genetics and molecular techniques.
- No age limit, experience or gender line is printed.
- Place of work is not printed. The PI is at UAF’s Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics; field trials may be at several locations.
- Salary is “negotiable”. Rs 70,000 is the printed package; ask whether it includes allowances and what is deducted.
- No contact number or email for the PI is printed.
What Does a Research Associate Usually Do on a Project Like This?
The ad does not list duties. The ACIAR page describes the project’s work: multi-site wheat trials, producing and testing F1 hybrids, identifying elite hybrids and rust-resistance genes, hybrid seed production and training local staff. On a project of this kind, a Research Associate normally helps the PI with field and lab work: crossing and sowing, data recording, sample handling, molecular or DNA work where relevant, data entry and reports. (This is a general description, not a statement from the UAF ad. Confirm the duties in your offer letter.)
Karna / Nahi Karna
✅ Karna (Do)
- Apply with two full sets and keep a full photocopy.
- Make sure the file reaches the PI’s office before 20 November 2026 (Friday, office hours).
- Get every copy attested and add dated experience certificates.
- Ask for the contract terms (duration, extension, pay, leave) in writing.
❌ Nahi karna (Don’t)
- Do not post it on the last day; it must arrive, not just be sent.
- Do not send an incomplete file (the ad says it will not be entertained).
- Do not expect a permanent job or a fixed pay scale from a project post.
- Do not pay money to anyone who claims to “arrange” this post.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date for the UAF Research Associate job October 2026?
The ad says applications must reach the office of the Principal Investigator by 20-11-2026 (Friday) during office hours.
What is the salary of the UAF Research Associate on the ACIAR wheat project?
Rs 70,000 per month (negotiable), for 6 months or till the completion of the project.
What qualification is needed for this UAF Research Associate post?
M.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture in Plant Breeding & Genetics, or MS Biotechnology, or MS Molecular Biology, as printed in the ad.
How do I apply for the UAF Research Associate job (naukri kaise apply karein)?
Download the prescribed form from uaf.edu.pk, fill two sets, attach attested photographs and attested copies of certificates, degrees, testimonials, detailed marks certificates and dated experience certificates, and deliver it to the Principal Investigator’s office before 20 November 2026.
Can I apply online for this UAF job?
The ad does not mention an online portal. It asks for applications to reach the office of the Principal Investigator. UAF’s Jobs page does not list this ad.
Is this a permanent job?
No. It is a project-based post for 6 months or till project completion. ACIAR lists the project end as December 2026.
What is the ACIAR hybrid wheat project?
It is ACIAR project CROP/2020/167, led by the University of Sydney, aiming to build hybrid wheat seed industries in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Ethiopia (December 2021 to December 2026).
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