The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli is an Institute of National Importance established in 2008 under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India. It is an autonomous institute dedicated to advanced education, research, and innovation in pharmaceutical sciences. The institute offers postgraduate and doctoral programmes in various disciplines, including Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Biotechnology. It promotes high-quality pharmaceutical research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industry-oriented training. Currently, NIPER Raebareli operates from its transit campus at Bijnor-Sisendi Road, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Walk-in interview for SRF position under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, funded project.
Applications are invited for the position of ONE Senior Research Fellow (SRF) to work in the CCRAS-sponsored collaborative project entitled “Pharmaceutical Development and Standardization of a Lodhradi Yonivarti, Ayush LPM Vaginal Tablet, and Ayush LPM Vaginal Gel, along with its Evaluation of Vaginal Irritation Study, Shelf-life, and Antimicrobial Study” under the supervision of the undersigned. The position is temporary and available immediately, for the duration of the project, or based on the candidate's performance.
Duration: Up to the termination of the project (September 2027).
PI: Dr. Keerti Jain, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics.
Essential Qualifications: M.Pharm / M.Pharm (Ayurveda) / M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science) from a recognized University and Institution.
Desirable Qualification: A candidate with a GPAT/GATE/NET qualification and having knowledge of formulation development, particularly tablet and gel, and standardization techniques (HPLC, UV-Vis, and FTIR), knowledge of drug-excipient interaction studies, and hands-on experience in preclinical irritation/biocompatibility studies with animals will be preferred.
Preference will be given to those who possess:
(a) Higher qualifications or those who have previous relevant research experience in the development of pharmaceutical formulations and their characterization and evaluation.
(b) Experience of working on any research project funded by the Ministry of AYUSH, ICMR, CSIR, DST or equivalent organization.
(c) Skills in drafting and editing scientific documents/articles/technical reports, etc.
(d) Publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
(e) Working knowledge of computers.
Upper Age Limit: 32 Years (as on 01.01.2026).
The upper age limit is relaxable by up to 5 years for SC/ST, physically handicapped, and female candidates, and by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
Emoluments: SRF - Rs. 42,000 p.m. + HRA (as per norms).
Last date of application: November 26, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY: The candidates interested in the above area of research may apply for this post in the prescribed application form (format attached) with complete information and attachments (certificates/documents) along with a CV, and may appear for a walk-in interview at the NIPER, Raebareli Transit Campus, Lucknow, as advertised on the website. The candidate should send the filled and duly signed application form along with the CV to Dr. Keerti Jain (Principal Investigator) by e-mail to keerti.jain@niperrbl.ac.in on or before November 26, 2026.
Candidates may also note the following points:
1. NIPER Raebareli reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates.
2. The project team will have the right to put any screening criteria in case of large numbers of applications/applicants
3. The committee also reserves the right not to select any candidate in case candidates are not found suitable for the post applied.
4. The interview will be held at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli, Bijnor-Sisendi Road, Sarojini Nagar, Near CRPF Base Camp, Lucknow.
5. Please note that no TA/DA will be given to the candidates called for the interview. The candidate should bring their original certificates at reporting time on the scheduled date as notified on the website.
6. The above post is purely temporary and is co-terminus with the completion of the duration of the project.
For any further information/clarifications, the applicants may contact the PI directly by email.
Dr. Keerti Jain (Principal Investigator),
Department: Pharmaceutics,
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research,
Raebareli, Bijnor-Sisendi Road, Sarojini Nagar,
Near CRPF Base Camp,
Lucknow (UP)-226002.
E-mail: keerti.jain@niperrbl.ac.in.
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