Advertisement for Pharma, Life Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology candidates at BIRAC E-YUVA Centre, Kannur University

Kannur University was established by the Act 22 of 1996 of Kerala Legislative Assembly. The University by the name “Malabar University” had come into existence earlier by the promulgation of an Ordinance by the Governor of Kerala, on 9th November 1995. The University was inaugurated on 2nd March 1996 by the then Chief Minister of Kerala, Sri. A.K Antony. The objective of the Kannur University Act 1996 is to establish in the Kerala state, a teaching, residential and affiliating University, promoting the development of higher education in Kasargod and Kannur revenue Districts and the Mananthavady Taluk of Wayanad District.

Applications are invited for the Project Assitant Position at the BIRAC E-YUVA Centre, Kannur University, Dr. Janaki Ammal Campus, Thalassery

Post : Project Assistant

No. of Post : 01
Salary : ₹25,000 per month (fixed)
Nature of Job : Contractual
Qualifications Required : Essential : M.Sc. in any branch of Life Science / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Agriculture / M.Tech. / M.Pharm.
Desirable : Experience in research or industry, with demonstrated experience in handling individual projects, scientific report writing, and carrying out scientific and technical tasks.

Job Description
The Project Assistant will report to the Project Coordinator and the Chief Coordinator/Principal Investigator of the BIRAC E-YUVA Project. The role involves providing comprehensive scientific and administrative support to the Centre. Key responsibilities include maintaining laboratory facilities, collaborating with fellows from undergraduate to post-doctoral levels, and managing laboratory instruments.
The Project Assistant will also handle purchases, oversee project finances, manage day-to-day activities, and ensure meticulous documentation. The role also includes organizing seminars, workshops, and other events; assisting the Project Coordinator in preparing research proposals and business plans. The Project Assistant will support innovation and entrepreneurship activities and undertake other tasks as assigned by the Project Coordinator and Chief Coordinator/Principal Investigator.

Age Limit : The candidate must not exceed 32 years as on the last date of application. Age may be relaxed by five years for women candidates.

General Information
1. The Application form (.docx) can be downloaded from the university website (kannuruniversity.ac.in/en/infodesk/careers/). The filled Application Form along with all relevant testimonials (as single attachment) must be mailed to eyuva@kannuruniv.ac.in on or before the deadline (30th August, 2026).
2. The Institute reserves the right to: (a) Withdraw the advertisement at any time without assigning any reason. (b) Fill or not to fill up the post advertised for any reasons whatsoever. (c) Any addition/deletion and changes in matter of terms and conditions given in this notification of recruitment. (d) Hold Written Test, Skill/Trade Test, Presentation and/or Interview for selection, whenever circumstances so warrant.
3. The applicants serving in Government / Semi-Government / Public Sector Undertakings/ Autonomous organizations must send their application on the prescribed format along with relevant documents ‘Through proper channel’. However, to save the time, candidate may send an advance copy and bring the NOC at the time of interview/test.
4. Incomplete applications or without relevant supporting enclosures will be out-rightly rejected.
5. All appointments are purely contractual and temporary in nature for 1 year and same is renewable up to 3 years (co-terminus with the project) depending upon the performance and sole discretion of the institution. The candidates will have no right to claim for his/her regularization of the post in the university.
6. No interim enquiries/correspondence/communication of any sort will be entertained regarding the matter.
7. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Application : Interested candidates may submit their applications in the prescribed format via email to eyuva@kannuruniv.ac.in on or before 30th August 2026.