The National Food & Research Institute (NFRF) in Islamabad has new career opportunities opening up in 2024 for food scientists, researchers and support staff as the organization expands its mandate.
About National Food & Research Institute
NFRF operates under the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to conduct applied research on food science and agriculture issues.
It serves as the main national center on food science research and technology. NFRF runs advanced labs and experimental pilot plants.
Key focus areas include food safety, new product development, food processing technologies, quality testing, and policy research. NFRF assists government and industry through R&D, testing services and technical advice.
Agriculture Policy Institute
A new Agriculture Policy Institute is being established under NFRF to support policymaking through research.
The Institute will undertake analysis and modeling on topics like climate change impacts, water conservation, agricultural sustainability, value chain upgrades and international trade.
It aims to guide policy decisions through evidence-based recommendations. The Institute has multiple new openings for research officers, analysts and support staff.
Why Jobs are Available at NFRF
New positions are arising at NFRF and its Agriculture Policy Institute due to:
- Expanding into new research areas and food technologies.
- Modernizing lab infrastructure and analytical capabilities.
- Enhancing testing and services for domestic and export markets.
- Developing skilled researchers through international partnerships.
- Recruiting specialists for the new Policy Institute undertaking key studies.
- Digitizing records and collection of agriculture data.
- Improving research quality and applying for international accreditations.
NFRF Jobs in 2024
Some key openings include:
Research Officers
Food scientists and technologists to lead studies in food safety, biotechnology, nanotechnology, functional foods etc.
Analysts
Examining agriculture data to model scenarios and support policy development.
Lab Technicians
Managing instruments, collecting samples, performing tests and recording results.
Pilot Plant Operators
Working on food processing equipment and scaling up formulations.
Quality Assurance Experts
Overseeing test procedures, technique validations, calibrating equipment and maintaining standards.
Agriculture Information Officers
Collecting, compiling and analyzing agriculture statistics to establish databases.
Librarians and Publications Staff
Maintaining scientific repositories and disseminating research through technical publications.
Attractive Government Benefits
NFRF careers come with civil service perks like:
- Competitive salaries as per government pay scales.
- Medical benefits, paid leave and pensions.
- Merit-based promotions and foreign trainings.
- Stimulating work environments at state-of-the-art facilities.
- Opportunity to serve Pakistan through science and innovation.
Application Criteria
Candidates should have:
- Relevant educational qualifications as stipulated for each role.
- Work experience in associated fields.
- Strong communication, collaboration and analytical capabilities.
- Expertise in required technical specializations.
- Passion for food and agriculture research.
Visit NFRF’s website for details on applying when 2024 job advertisements appear. Serve Pakistan through cutting-edge food and agriculture research!
