Job Opportunity at LUMS: Hiring “Research Assistant – Content Writer” || June-2025
Latest Job Opportunity at Lahore University of Management Sciences
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), established in 1985, is one of the largest universities in Pakistan. It offers undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate programmes through its five schools: Suleman Dawood School of Business, Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering, Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law and the School of Education.
LUMS looking for the services of dynamic and self-motivated professional for the position of “Research Assistant – Content Writer” at Lahore.
Details are as follows:
Position Title: Research Assistant – Content Writer
Location: Lahore
Position Purpose:
We are seeking a skilled Content Writer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the Office of Research’s communication and research initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing, editing, and drafting skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Requirements:
- At least a Bachelor degree in relevant field
- At least 1 – 2 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Considerable knowledge of office procedures and practices. Basic level skills in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and CorelDRAW.
- Strong verbal, reading, and written communication skills.
- Excellent content writing, graphical representation, and high-level document preparation skills.
- Proficiency in the latest IT office productivity tools.
- Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in scientific and technical research proposal/report writing, including budgets.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Behaviours:
- Integrity
- Accountable
- Committed
- Team player
Key Skills
- Creative storytelling
- Strong research and interviewing abilities
- Content planning and project management
- Visual sense for layout and design
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Flexibility and problem-solving skills
Key Accountabilities:
- Engage in content writing, editing, and drafting for monthly news bulletins, bi-annual newsletters, annual reports, and reports for donors and stakeholders.
- Support change management in research policies to align with organizational goals.
- Ensure high standards of written English in all communications. Proofread and edit content to ensure consistency in tone, style, and messaging.
- Design and manage content for social media and the website, maintaining a cohesive and engaging online presence.
- Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in content creation and management.
- Coordinate and manage University Research Council meetings to support effective communication and collaboration.
- Contribute efficiently to departmental events and project management activities.
- Undertake any other duties assigned by senior management, contributing to the overall success of the department.
- Preparation of PowerPoint presentations at regular intervals.
What We Offer:
A Learning Ecosystem
LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.
Intellectual Freedom
We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.
Campus Perks
The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical center, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.
Discounts
LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).
LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Last Date To Apply: 30 June, 2025
To Apply: Send your CV to muhammad.faisal@lums.edu.pk
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