Prof. Malik started his research career from the Nuclear Institute for Agriculture & Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad (1971-1992) Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission.
In view of his research and management experience, Dr Malik was appointed Chairman of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) http://www.parc.gov.pkwhich is the apex body responsible for coordinating research and development activities related to agriculture in the country (15 September 1998 - 27 February 2001).