Life Sciences or Biotechnology Fellowships for Targeting Mycobacterium tuberculosis at NIPER

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, S.A.S. Nagar (NIPER S.A.S. Nagar), also known as NIPER Mohali, is the Topmost Pharmaceutical research institute in India & the main campus of the group of seven NIPER institutes, under India's Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The institute offers Masters and Doctoral degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. As an Institute of National Importance it plays an important role in the Human Resource Development for the ever-growing Indian Pharmaceutical industry, which has been at the forefront of India's science based industries with wide-ranging capabilities in this important field of drug manufacture.

Post : Project Associate-I - 01 Post

Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for the following temporary position under the project entitled “Discovery and Characterization of Small-Molecule Inhibitors Targeting the DarTG Toxin-Antitoxin System in Mycobacterium tuberculosis” (GP-506) sponsored by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the supervision of Dr. Krishan Gopal, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, NIPER-Mohali. This position is purely on temporary basis initially for a period of 01 year, is extendable up to three years, depending on the performance of the candidate, and is co-terminus with the duration of the project.

Age Limit : 35 years (as on the date of Walk-in- Interview)

Remunerations : i) Rs. 37,000/- p.m.+ HRA, as admissible. p.m. who are selected through :
a.) National Eligibility Tests, such as: CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) GATE Or b) A selection process through national-level examinations conducted by: Central Government Departments, their Agencies, or their Institutions.
ii) ₹30,000 per month + HRA for all other scholars who do not fall under category (i).

Essential Qualification : MSc/ B.Tech. (Biotechnology) or equivalent in any branch of life sciences with a minimum of 60% marks

Desirable Qualification : Molecular Biology, Protein Chemistry, Microbiology, Bioinformatics

Roles and Responsibilities : The fellow will engage in research related to molecular biology, protein purification, enzyme assays, small molecule screening, in silico analysis etc. The fellow would actively participate in lab seminars and other departmental activities. He/she will also maintain proper lab records and write research papers and present the work in scientific conferences.

Only eligible Indian nationals can apply for the position.

The engagement is full time and purely on temporary basis for all intent and purposes for an initial period of 01 year, extendable up to three years, and is co-terminus with the duration of the project.
The engagement will not establish any right/claim for regularization/absorption against any vacant post in the Institute.

The candidate(s) who fulfil the eligibility criteria may appear for a walk-in-interview/online interview along with the application form to be held on 30.07.2026 (Thursday) from 02:30 pm onwards in the office Dr. Krishan Gopal, Department of Biotechnology, NIPER-SAS Nagar – 160062 (Punjab). The duly filled application form must be submitted at the time of the registration from 02:00 pm to 02:30 pm. The candidates must ascertain their eligibility before coming for Walk-in- Interview, as ineligible candidates would not be interviewed.

• The selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in interview.
• The candidate(s) attending the interview must fulfil the eligibility criteria and should bring attested copies of testimonials / degrees / certificates in support of the averments made in the qualification & experience etc. along with Demand Draft of requisite application fee, if applicable, as mentioned.

• The candidature will be considered as invalid, ab-initio, in case he/she does not fulfil the eligibility criteria. Candidate should satisfy himself/herself regarding the possession of required qualification, age, experience, etc., as stipulated above, before appearing in interview.
• Candidates with incomplete application or without relevant supporting enclosures i.e. self-attested copies of degree/certificates/marks sheets/experience certificate/reprint of important publications (if any), without photographs, signatures, and prescribed fee will not be allowed to appear in Walk-in- Interview.
• Candidates shall have to produce original documents/testimonials at the time of the interview, failing which, such candidates shall not be allowed for interview. The original certificates/degrees etc. of the candidate(s) are subject to verification before joining, in case of selection.

The application fee as detailed below is required to be submitted at the time of the interview in the form of a Demand Draft in favour of ‘Director, NIPER-SAS Nagar’ payable at SAS Nagar (Mohali)/Chandigarh :
i. Application fee for General and OBC category candidates : Rs. 500/-
ii. Application fee for SC/ST/PWD/female candidates : NIL

• Request for virtual interview, if any, should reach by 27.07.2026 (Monday) through email at recruitmentcell@niper.ac.in. Web link for virtual interview will be shard to such candidates through email along with bank details to deposit application fee through NEFT.
• Age relaxation for SC / ST / OBC / PwBD etc. will be as per the Government of India rules. The candidates are required to attach valid proof for claiming relaxation as per the guidelines prescribed by the Government of India from time to time.
• Confirmation for attending the Walk-in-Interview/online interview can be dropped at recruitmentcell@niper.ac.in with a copy to krishang@niper.ac.in.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Walk-in-Interview.
• The Institute reserves the right to withdraw advertised position at any time without assigning any reason. Institute also reserves the right to fill or not to fill position and its decision in this regard shall be final.
• CANVASSING IN ANY FORM MAY LEAD TO CANCELLATION OF CANDIDATURE.