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UAF PhD CLUB SWELLS TO 1168 On the recommendations of the external examiners and after fulfilling all the requirements, Amar Matloob S/o Matloob Hussain, Regd. No. 2003-ag-1987, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shakeel Imran S/o Maqsood-ul-Hasan, Regd. No. 2003-ag-1577, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Majid Hussain S/o Sabir Ali, Regd. No. 2001-ag-1053, National Institute of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Muhammad Adnan Bukhari S/o Syed Muhammad Nawaz Shah, Regd. No. 2003-ag-2375, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, MunawarShahzad S/o Muhammad Riaz, Regd. No. 2001-ag-1060, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture have passed the final examination for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (2013). The Vice Chancellor is pleased to sanction their admission to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The titles of their PhD research were “Weed dynamics and management studies in direct seeded rice (Oryza sativa L.)”, “Response of Maize to seed priming and foliar application with various combinations of growth promoting substances”, “Carbohydrate based prebiotic effects on quality attributes of yoghurt and its probiotic endurance”, “Attenuating adverse effects of water deficit stress on wheat (Triticumaestivum L.) through silicon application”, “Association mapping of seed traits in wheat (Triticumaestivum L.)”. Now the number of UAF PhD club has been raised to 1168. SITUATION VACANT 1. Applications along with complete bio-data and attested copies of certificates etc. should be submitted

in the offices of concerned PIs within 7 days after the publication of this notice. The selected candidates have to conduct their M.Sc. (Hons) research within the framework of the projects.

Sr. No.

Name of Project Name of PI

Name and No. of Post(s)

Qualification Consolidated pay per month

1. SDPI/NCCR funded research project “Rural Development in North-West Pakistan: Visions and Practices of Culturally Rooted Social Organizations-Implications for Agri. Extension.

Prof. Dr. Tanvir Ali

Two Posts of Research Assistant.

M.Sc. (Hons) student in the Inst. Of Agri. Ext. and Rural Development.

Rs. 6,000/- (till the completion of project or till the consumption of budget whichever is earlier).

2. SDPI/NCCR funded research project “Food Security and Livelihood Futures in Resource-Scarce Areas: Quest for the Inclusion of Marginalized Groups”.

Dr. Babar Shahbaz

Two posts of M.Sc. (Hons) students.

M.Sc. (Hons.) student in the Inst. Of Agri. Ext. and Rural Development.

Rs. 6500/- (till the completion of project or till the consumption of budget whichever is earlier).

2. Applications are invited for the recruitment of a Research Associate available in Endowment funded (EFS) Project entitled “Demonstration of in vitro clonal propagation system in elite Guava Cultivars” at a consolidated pay of Rs. 13,000/- per month with qualification of M.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture/PhD student or Rs. 8,000/-/ per month with qualification of B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture/M.Sc. Student having experience in Plant Tissue Culture and nursery establishment of Fruit crops with at least 3.00 CGPA. Applications along with all documents should reach the office of Dr. Muhammad Usman, PI within one week after the publication of this notice. Application forms could be obtained free of cost from the office of the Registrar (Personnel Section) in office hours

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3. A position of Research Fellowship is available at a consolidated pay @ Rs. 20,000/- per month in the HEC funded research project entitled “A Soil health Initiative for Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability in Pakistan”. Criteria: PhD student’s preferable wished to work in Soil Physics Section; Institute of Soil & Environmental Sciences with CGPA of 3.00/4.00 will be preferred. The intended students may apply for the said position in the office of the PI Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Assistant Professor within 7 days after the publication of this notice.

4. Applications are invited from the Pakistani nationals for one post of Research Fellow in a HEC funded project title “Seed invigoration of quinoa by employing seed priming strategies” at consolidated pay of PKR 10,000/- pm. The ideal incumbent will be a M.Sc. (Hons)/PhD Agronomy student. Application along with attested copies of all academic certificates should reached in the office of Dr. Hassan Munir, PI, Department of Crop Physiology, UAF within 7 days after the publication of this notice. Applications received after due date or incomplete will not be entertained.

5. Applications are invited for the post of Research Fellow in the Endowment funded Project Entitled “Introducing Farmers with UAF-11: A Brassica Oil Seed Elite Line of the UAF” at a consolidated pay of Rs. 13,000/- per month. The candidates, who are PhD students in PBG are eligible to apply. Applications complete in all respects on prescribed form (available from Personnel Section, Registrar Office) should reach in the office of Department of PBG during office hours within 7 days after the publication of this notice.

6. Applications are invited for one post of a Research Fellow @ Rs. 15,000/- per month available in the HEC funded project entitled “Etiology and Integrated Management of Declining Perennial Ornamental Plants”. Applicant should be student of M.Sc. (Hons) Plant Pathology having CGPA not less than 3.00 in B.Sc. (Hons). The applications should reach in the office of the Dr. SajidAleem Khan, Department of Plant Pathology upto November 8, 2014 during office hours.

7. Applications are invited from Pakistani nationals who are not married to a foreign national, for the post of Research Associate in an International FICP funded research project titled “Studying plant defence responses in oilseed rape (Brassica napus) forsustainable pest management” being run by Dr. Jam Nazeer Ahmad , Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, UAF, Pakistan, on the prescribed format obtainable free of cost on any working day during office hours from the office of the Registrar (Personal Section) or from the University website i.e., www.uaf.edu.pk. Details are as under: One Research Associate and One PhD research fellow on temporary basis each at consolidated pay Rs. 30,000/- per month. (Qualification: M.Sc. (Hons.) / M. Phill in Entomology/Agri. Entomology with minimum CGPA-3.00) and he/she must be enrolled in PhD program in Entomology/Agri. Entomology. One M.Sc. research fellow at consolidated pay Rs. 20,000/- per month (Qualification: B.Sc. (Hons.) in

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Entomology/Agri.Entomology with minimum CGPA-3.00). Preference will be given to candidates having research interest/experience in the insect Molecular Biology/Biotechnology with special focus on Molecular Insect-Plant Interaction regarding Genes Expression Regulation. Two copies of application are required along with attested copies of the certificates. Incomplete application or those received after the due date will not be entertained. Applications along with relevant documents should reach in the office of the P.I, Dr. Jam Nazeer Ahmad, Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, UAF, Pakistan, in office hours within7 days after the publication of this notice. Persons already employed in any government or other organizations should submit their applications through proper channel, advance copies may however be sent to save time.

ASSUMPTION OF CHARGE AS CHAIRMAN DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Prof. Dr. Haq Nawaz Bhatti has assumed the charge of the office of the Chairman, Department of Chemistry w.e.f. 20-10-2014 (F.N.). in future, all official and demi-official correspondence may please be addressed to the him. PhD THESIS/SYNOPSIS DEFENSE PhD student of the Department of Crop Physiology Mr. Shahbaz Khan, Regd. No. 2007-ag-2271 is going to defend his synopsis October 30, 2014 at 11:00 am in the lecture room of the Department of Crop Physiology. The title of his synopsis is “Efficacy of fresh and stored moringa (MoringaOleifera) leaf extract as biostimulant in comparison with synthetic growth promoters for wheat (Triticumaestivum. L.)”.All interested are invited to attend the synopsis defense. TWO DAY WORKSHOP ON “HAND-LOOM WEAVING & OFF-LOOM WEAVING” Institute of Rural Home Economics is going to organize Two day workshop on “Hand-loom weaving & off-loom weaving” on 29th& 30th October, 2014. Last date for Registration is 25th October, 2014. For registration and any other information Contact: Miss NajmaShaheen Lecturer, Institute of Rural Home Economics UAF. Ph. No: 041-9200161 Ext: 3406. COMPETITION FOR MONOGRAM Endowment Fund Secretariat (EFS), UAF is holding a competition for preparation of a monogram for Endowment Fund Secretariat. Endowment Fund Secretariat was created in the UAF to strengthen agriculture academia through Technology Transfer, Faculty Development, Product Commercialization and R&D, with financial support from USDA. Therefore, UAF and USDA must also be reflected in the monogram. The competition is open to all campus community. For further details, EFS may be visited. A handsome amount as cash prize will be awarded to the creator of selected monogram. Monograms may be submitted to EFS within one month of the publication of this notice. QUOTATIONS/BIDS Sealed quotations are invited from the sales tax registered firm of the UAF for the purchase of Water Distillation Operates under the Project entitled “Exploring the Potential of Moringa as a Crop Growth Enhancer and Forage Crop” in the Department of Crop Physiology. Detail and other pre-requisites can be had from the PI of the project. The bid should reach in the office of the PI within 7 days after the publication of this notice. TENDER NOTICE Sealed Tender/Quotations are invited from Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Registered firm on the Item rate/Percentage basis for building works at UAF mentioned under:- date of Receiving and Opening 25-10-2014 11:00 am to 11:30 am.

Sr. No. Name of Work Amount (Rs.) Bid Security @ 2% of Estimated cost

Time Limit

1. Repair and Renovation work to set No. 01 Club Rest House, UAF

54,600/- 1,092/- 2 Weeks

2. Repair and Renovation work to H. No. 21 Lalazar Colony UAF

54,200/- 1,084/- 2 Weeks

3. Repair and Renovation work to H. No. 08 GP Road, UAF

80,200/- 1,604/- 2 Weeks

4. Purchase of material for up gradation and shifting of electric line from GP Road to the Khadija-tul-Kubra Hall, UAF

70,500/- 1,410/- 1 Week

Tender documents can be obtained from the office of Executive Engineer, Engineering Construction Department (Maintenance), UAF during office hours upto 24-10-2014 on deposit f requisite tender fee into the account No. 270-5/NBP, UAF Branch. Please attached CDR & fee mentioned abouve (non refundable) in favour of Executive Engineer for cities other than Faisalabad by adding Rs. 200/- in actual tender fee amount. The firm/contractor who is not enlisted with the UAF will deposit an amount of Rs. 10,000/- for C-6 and Rs. 30,000/- for C-5 & above category in the University account No. 270-5/NBP, UAF Branch. Tendered rates and amount should be filled in figure as well as in words and tenders should be signed as per general direction in the tender documents. No telephonic tender or post will be entertained. Conditional tender or tender without bid security @ 2% of stimated cost in shape of deposit at call of any scheduled bank and attested copies of registered partinership and power of attorney in case of firm will not be entertained. The Executive Engineer (ECD-M) reserve the rights to reject all tenders at any time prior to acceptance. The concerned contractor shall be communicated the ground of its rejection but it is not required to justify the ground of rejection.

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