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Research Assistant (AI-Heal)
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
- MS/BS in Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Business/Management, or related discipline with at least 1 or more years of relevant experience. (MS preferred)
- Knowledge of technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, or business aspects of research translation will be an advantage.
Experience / Skills:
- Experience in developing AI systems that integrate with healthcare applications.
- Strong logical reasoning skills to improve AI system decision-making capabilities in healthcare. Dynamic understanding of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare.
- Exposure to commercialization aspects such as technology transfer, business planning, and startup ecosystems.
- Gather relevant medical datasets, ensuring data quality and compliance with regulations, along with preprocessing of data.
- Implement and fine-tune machine learning algorithms.
- Apply deep learning, NLP techniques, and neural networks for AI healthcare and digital human applications.
- Research publications in reputed journals related to AI in healthcare.
- Ability to collaborate on projects and liaise effectively across domains in disease diagnosis and data consolidation for unified platforms
Number of positions:
02
Last date to apply:
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Research Executive - Marketing & Communication
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
- Atleast 1+ years of proven expereince in digital marketing, having developed and implemented successful marketing strategies and created compelling content for various channels.
- BBA / MBA Marketing or equivalent.
- Proficiency in using MS Office, online marketing tools, analysing campaign performance and metrics, & market research. Background in video editing / graphic designing & digital marketing (Preferred)
Experience / Skills:
Filmmaking / video editing / content development, presentation skills, marketing strategies for PPC, email marketing, SEO, report writing, event management, & digital media
Number of positions:
01
Salary:
PKR 35,000 Per Month
Last date to apply:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Research Associate (AI-Heal)
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
- PhD (Preferred) with demonstrated research output in AI, computer vision, or medical imaging Or MS (Completed) with more than 2 year research/industry experience in deep learning/medical imaging or a strong thesis in these areas, from a reputable university.
Experience / Skills:
- Strong programming in Python with PyTorch; solid understanding of CNN/Transformer architectures, training loops, and experiment tracking.
- Familiarity with medical imaging workflows: DICOM, HU/windowing, basic preprocessing, and use of tools like 3D Slicer / CVAT for annotation.
- Hands-on with classification, detection, and segmentation tasks; data augmentation.
- Good grasp of statistics and ML model evaluation (ROC/AUC, Precision/Recall, Dice/IoU) and XAI (GradCAM, SHAP) with skills in MLOps & deployment (Docker, ONNX/TensorRT), PACS/HL7/FHIR integration, web dashboards.
- Strong written/oral communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
- Data pipeline & governance: curate datasets; perform QC; coordinate and audit annotations; maintain versioned labels.
- Model R&D: design, implement, and tune state-of-the-art models for hemorrhage detection, localization, and segmentation.
- Training & evaluation: set up robust experiments (K-Fold/repeated runs), select losses, track metrics, perform ablations and error analyses; prepare model cards.
- Compliance & ethics: support IRB submissions; ensure privacy, security, and responsible AI practices throughout the lifecycle.
- Reporting & dissemination: write technical reports, co-author papers, prepare datasets/code for release as approved, and present progress to PI/Co-PIs and clinical partners.
Number of positions:
01
Last date to apply:
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Research Executive - Marketing & Communication
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
- Atleast 1+ years of proven expereince in digital marketing, having developed and implemented successful marketing strategies and created compelling content for various channels.
- BBA / MBA Marketing or equivalent.
- Proficiency in using MS Office, online marketing tools, analysing campaign performance and metrics, & market research. Background in video editing / graphic designing & digital marketing (Preferred)
Experience / Skills:
Filmmaking / video editing / content development, presentation skills, marketing strategies for PPC, email marketing, SEO, report writing, event management, & digital media
Number of positions:
01
Salary:
PKR 35,000 Per Month
Last date to apply:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Lab Technologist
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in IT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred. Fresh graduates with strong technical skills may also apply.
Experience / Skills:
- Sound knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, and networking concepts.
- Familiarity with system installations, basic troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
- Understanding of data backups, inventory handling, and documentation.
- Strong problem-solving attitude, time management, and teamwork.
- Ability to follow instructions, multitask, and maintain accuracy in documentation.
- Assist in the installation, configuration, and basic troubleshooting of IT hardware, software, and lab equipment.
- Support routine maintenance and smooth functioning of computers, servers, printers, and network systems.
- Provide first-line technical support to users for hardware- and software-related issues.
- Maintain inventory of lab and IT equipment, including physical checks and documentation.
- Support configuration and upkeep of High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems.
- Assist in setting up lab equipment for meetings, workshops, or demonstrations.
- Perform regular backups, maintain system logs, and assist in the upkeep of digital records.
- Ensure lab and IT resources are functional, organized, and ready for daily operations.
- Work closely with the IT Officer and researchers to fulfill technical requirements for R&D activities.
- Exhibit a proactive and cooperative attitude, with readiness to learn and adapt.
Number of positions:
01
Last date to apply:
Sunday, June 29th, 2025
Research Executive - Marketing & Communication
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
- Atleast 1+ years of proven expereince in digital marketing, having developed and implemented successful marketing strategies and created compelling content for various channels.
- BBA / MBA Marketing or equivalent.
- Proficiency in using MS Office, online marketing tools, analysing campaign performance and metrics, & market research. Background in video editing / graphic designing & digital marketing (Preferred)
Experience / Skills:
Filmmaking / video editing / content development, presentation skills, marketing strategies for PPC, email marketing, SEO, report writing, event management, & digital media
Number of positions:
01
Salary:
PKR 35,000 Per Month
Last date to apply:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Research Executive - Web & Graphic Designing
Description
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelors degree in relevant field.
Proven experience with a strong portfolio showcasing web development and graphic designing.
Experience in a corporate/agency seting is preferred.
Experience / Skills:
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Ilustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and web design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, AdobeXD).
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Understanding of UX/UI design and development.
- Excelent communication and colaboration skils.
- Strong attention to detail and an eye for aesthetics.
- Familiarity with content management systems (e.g.,WordPres) and SEO principles is a plus.
Number of positions:
01
Last date to apply:
Tuesday, June 25th, 2024
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The National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) in Pakistan, based at NUST Islamabad, is a pioneering hub for AI innovation, research, and training. With strategic collaborations and a diverse team of experts, NCAI has developed 221 AI products, secured substantial funding, and established itself as a leader in sectors like smart cities, agriculture, healthcare, and judiciary. NCAI's initiatives also include training professionals, boosting digital exports, and shaping national AI policies, positioning Pakistan as a global AI powerhouse and driving sustainable growth across various industries.
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