NIPER hiring Research Assistant | Candidates with PG in Pharmaceutical sciences, Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Life sciences can apply

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER - Raebareli) is an autonomous body which has been established under the aegis of the Department of pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, in the Government of India, to provide leadership in pharmaceutical Sciences and other related areas. It admits students for M.S (Pharm), programmes in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Regulatory Toxicology and Biotechnology every year. Ph.D programmes in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology & Toxicology started from 2017 and in Biotechnology from 2021.

Post: Research Assistant

Advertisement for the post of Research Assistant (RA) for the UPCST-sponsored Project Applications are invited from Indian citizens, who are residents of Uttar Pradesh for the post of Research Assistant (RA) for a research project entitled “Synthesis and Evaluation of Nitrogen Tethered Derivatives in Cell-Based and Animal Models of Acute Lung Injury” (Project ID-4041) (Sanction letter no. CST/CHEM/D 679 DATED 02.08.2024) sponsored by Council of Science and Technology, U.P. Lucknow. The position is purely temporary with a consolidated stipend of INR 25000/- per month for the first 6 months and INR 28000/ per month for last 12 months (without any benefit of HRA, CCA, PF, LTC, medical claim etc.) and will be governed by the funding agency CST U.P. guidelines & service conditions of NIPER-Raebareli.

No. of position: 1
Essential qualifications: The candidates should possess (M.Pharm/ M.S.(Pharm.)/ M.Sc.) in Medicinal Chemistry /Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Life sciences) or a PG degree in other relevant branch of Chemical Sciences. High academic achievement with 1st class graduate and post-graduate examination with fulfillment of basic qualification.
Desirable skills: Preference may be given to candidates with exposure to organic synthesis, characterization, and purification, In vitro, In vivo expertise.
Age limit: Max. 28 years as of 1st May 2026 (age relaxation for SC/ST/PH is as per GoI rules).
Tenure of Appointment: 18 months. The performance of the recruited RA will be evaluated at the end of one year from the start of the project; and will be extended for remaining based on satisfactory performance.
Date and Venue of Interview: Walk-In Interview on 06th, May 2026 @ 9:00 AM, Department of Medicinal Chemistry transit campus NIPER Raebareli, Lucknow- 226002

The duly completed application (as per attached proforma), along with self-attested copies of supporting documents must reach to the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Sandeep Chandrashekharappa, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, NIPER-Raebareli, Transit Campus, Bijnor-Sisendi Road, Sarojini Nagar, Near CRPF Base Camp, Lucknow (UP)- 226002. The email should be subjected “Application for the post of RA for UPCST sponsored Project” containing a scanned copy of the duly filled and signed application form along with all the certificates, domicile of UP, CV, required to be sent to PI: c.sandeep@niperrbl.ac.in and/or to Co-PI: Dr. Rakesh Kumar Singh, Professor Dean & Head of Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, rakesh.singh@niperraebareli.edu.in

Notes:
1. The candidate must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh.
2. Mere possessing the prescribed qualification does not ensure that the candidate will be called for an interview.
3. All candidates are required to submit the duly filled application before last date of application.
4. All candidates must appear for the interview in person along with original certificates for verification.
5. No TA/DA will be permissible for the interview.
6. Since the position is purely temporary, no claim for regular appointment/continuation of services in any other project will be entertained.

Last Date of application for this post: 05.05.2026 (Till 5.00 pm). via online/email