Air University has opened applications for a Research Assistant job at its Kharian Campus under an HEC-NRPU funded research project. The opportunity is suitable for research-oriented candidates from management, psychology, social sciences, behavioural sciences, marketing, data science, transportation, urban studies and related academic backgrounds. The official closing date for applications is September 13, 2026.
The position is associated with the Air University School of Management and is being offered as a part-time, project-based research role. According to the official Air University job portal, there is one Research Assistant position, and applicants should have an 18-year postgraduate qualification or be pursuing a relevant PhD.
HEC-NRPU Funded Research Project
The Research Assistant will work on the HEC-funded project titled “Humanistic Smart Transportation Prototype for Islamabad: Using Sensory, Neuro and Digital Marketing Interventions for Sustainable and Safer Urban Mobility.”
The research is being carried out under the National Research Program for Universities and focuses on interdisciplinary areas including behavioural research, sensory and neuro approaches, digital marketing and sustainable urban mobility.
Research Assistant Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should meet the following academic requirement:
- PhD students in a relevant discipline, or candidates who have completed an MS/MPhil in a relevant field.
- Relevant disciplines may include Business Management, Psychology, Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing, Data Science, Transportation, Urban Studies or another closely related discipline.
- Applicants should have a strong interest in academic and applied research.
- Candidates should be capable of working with research data, literature, field activities and project documentation.
- The official listing classifies the required education level as Masters with 18 years of education and the career level as experienced.
Key Responsibilities
The selected Research Assistant will support the Principal Investigator and research team in the execution of the project. Responsibilities may include planning and coordinating research activities, conducting quantitative and qualitative research, preparing and administering questionnaires and interview protocols, collecting research data, coding and analysing datasets, conducting literature reviews and helping prepare academic reports and manuscripts.
The role may also involve supporting fieldwork, maintaining research documentation, coordinating with project stakeholders and participating in online or remote research activities. The official listing also states that the selected candidate should be willing to travel between Kharian and Islamabad when required for project-related research activities.
Job Type
Position: Research Assistant
Department: Management Studies, Air University School of Management
Job Type: Part-Time / Project-Based
Total Positions: 1
Education: MS/MPhil or relevant PhD study
Location: Kharian, Punjab
Last Date: September 13, 2026
Location
The position is based at Air University Kharian Campus, Baharwal Road, near Bismillah Chowk, 1 KM off G.T. Road, Kharian, District Gujrat, Punjab. Air University's official campus information confirms this location, while Pakistan Post lists 50090 as the postal code for Kharian City.
Deadline
The last date to apply for the Air University Research Assistant Job is September 13, 2026. Candidates interested in the HEC-NRPU research opportunity should complete the online application before the closing date.
How to Apply
Applications are being accepted online through Air University. Candidates should review the Research Assistant vacancy, provide the required personal and academic information and submit their application before the deadline.
Apply Online – Air University Job Portal
Air University Kharian Campus Official Website
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the further selection process or interview.
