Postdoctoral Researcher

Description:

The Center for Air Pollution and Environment (CAPE) at LUMS invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to interdisciplinary research addressing air pollution and its environmental and societal impacts. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team working to advance the scientific understanding of air pollution in Pakistan and develop evidence-based approaches to improve air quality.

Research Areas: Ambient air-quality monitoring, chemical analysis of particulate matter, source apportionment, receptor and dispersion modelling, assessment of emissions, exposure, and environmental impacts

Funding: This is a fully funded, full-time position supported through CAPE. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for two years, subject to satisfactory performance. A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, and in accordance with LUMS policies.

Eligibility: A good Ph.D. in a relevant science or engineering discipline, with research experience in the broad area of air-quality monitoring, including aerosol or particulate-matter characterization, analytical instrumentation, and/or modelling. Familiarity with instruments and techniques such as ion chromatography, GC–MS, ICP–OES, XRF, OC/EC analysis, aerosol samplers would be advantageous. Additionally, applicants should have strong scientific writing, presentation, and communication skills, and be able to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research team.

Research and Mentorship: The selected applicant will work under the mentorship of the CAPE Director and collaborate with a diverse team of experts from national and international institutions working in high-impact research areas.

Expectations: The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Support field sampling, laboratory analysis, and data analysis using relevant computational or statistical tools;
• Maintain rigorous research records and follow relevant quality-assurance and safety protocols;
• Prepare research papers, technical reports, presentations, and policy-relevant outputs;
• Present findings at research meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements;
• Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals;
• Mentor students and research staff.