The Central University of Punjab, has been established in 2009 along with other new Central Universities by an Act of Parliament (No 25, of 2009). Central University has completed a remarkable journey of 13 years. University is accredited ‘A+’ grade in 2023 in second accreditation cycle by NAAC and has secured 95th, 87th and 84th, 81st, 100th and 83rd rank in the year 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively in the University category of NIRF. It is credited with highest per capita research funding.
Post : Project Fellow
Title of the Project : Design and Synthesis of N-WASP (Neural Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein) inhibitors as Anticancer Agents Funding Agency : Bimini Biotech, Netherlands (an Industry sponsored project)
Project Duration : One (1) Year and extendable to another two (2) years
Monthly Emoluments : Rs. 30,000 /-
Term of engagement : Initially for One (1) Year, extendable to another two (2) years or till the completion of the project based on performance and availability of the fund.
Essential Qualification : M.Pharm / M.S. Pharm / M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Organic Chemistry with at least 55% marks.
Desirable Qualification :
• He/she should have experience in in silico design and synthesis of medicinal organic compounds.
• He/she should be familiar with in vitro assays.
• Candidate with a qualified national level exam (e.g. GPAT, GATE, NET, etc.) and publication related to cancer therapeutics will be given priority.
Terms & Conditions
i. The above mentioned post(s) is/are purely temporary for limited period or duration of Research Project funded by the funding agency
ii. Applicants shall be required to show the original documents at the time of interview/joining
iii. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
iv. The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement or increase/decrease the number of posts at any time without assigning any reason.
v. The right is also reserved with the University either to fill or not to fill the vacancies. The decision of Competent Authority of the university in this regard shall be final.
vi. Suppression of factual information, supply of fake documents, providing false or misleading information or any other undesirable action by the candidate shall lead to cancellation of his /her candidature. In case, it is detected at any point of time in future even after engagement that the candidate was not eligible as per the prescribed qualification, experience etc. which could not be detected at the time of Test/Interaction cum Interview due to whatever circumstances, his/her engagement shall be liable to be terminated forthwith as per this clause and also based on his/her undertaking.
vii. The rules and regulations of Central University of Punjab and funding agency will be applicable to the selected candidates
viii. In case of any dispute, the decision of the University will be final.
Application Process
Applications in prescribed format may be sent to the Principal Investigator on email ID raj.khunger@cup.edu.in on or before the date of Interview. Further, applicants need to bring application forms along with testimonials during the interview.
DATE OF INTERVIEW : 2nd January, 2026; 11:00AM
Venue : IQAC Office, 3rd Floor, Aryabhatta Academic Block.
FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT:
Prof. Raj Kumar,
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products
Principal Investigator
E-mail: raj.khunger@cup.edu.in
Project Associate : Application Form
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