M.S Pharm, M.Pharm or PhD openings as Research Associate at NIPER | Salary Rs. 60,000 month

Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for the following temporary position under the project entitled “Efficacy and Toxicity Evaluation of Lysofylline prodrug in diabetic animals against insulin” (SP-231) sponsored by Anya Capitals Holdings Private Ltd., under the supervision of Prof. Anupama Mittal (PI), Department of Pharmaceutics, NIPER-Mohali. This position is purely on temporary basis initially for a period of 01 year. It may be extended for next year subject to the performance of the candidate and availability of funds and is co-terminus with the duration of the project.

Post : Research Associate (01 post)

Age Limit : 32 years
Remunerations : Rs. 60,000/- p.m. (consolidated)
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or allied areas or first class Post Graduate (PG) degree including M. Pharm./ M. Tech./ M. S. (Pharm) or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences with at least 03 years of research experience of working on formulation development, molecular biology techniques and animal experimentation.
Desirable Qualification : Candidates having experience in nanoformulation development, polymer synthesis, molecular biology based cell culture assays and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynami c/toxicity studies in animals will be given preference.

• The engagement is full time and purely on temporary basis for all intent and purposes for an initial period of 01 year, which may be extended for next year subject to the performance of the candidate and availability of funds and is co-terminus with the duration of the project.
• The interviews will be held on-line and only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Interview call letters will be sent through e-mail only. Candidate should keep their email id & mobile no. provided in the application form active. Institute will not be responsible for non-receipt / delay in receipt of any communication due to deactivation of email id and or mobile number given or due to change in address etc.
• Only eligible Indian nationals can apply for the positions

Application Fee :
i. Application fee for Unreserved and OBC category : Rs. 500/-
ii. Application fee for SC/ST/PwBD/female candidate : NIL
Details of the Institute’s Bank are:
Account Name : Director, NIPER, SAS Nagar.
Name of the Bank : State Bank of India,
SCF No.32, Phase -X, Sector- 64
SAS Nagar-160062
Bank Account No. : 55034549623
IFSC Code : SBIN0004421

How to apply
The candidate(s) who fulfil the eligibility criteria should send the duly filled application form in the prescribed proforma along with attested copies of testimonials / degrees / certificates etc. in support of the averments made in the qualification, experience and other columns in the application form to,
Prof. Anupama Mittal,
Department of Pharmaceutics,
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER),
Sector- 67, SAS Nagar – 160062 (Punjab)
on or before 31.10.2025 (Friday).
Latest passport size photograph and the proof of payment of prescribed fee as detailed below payable through NEFT in the Institute’s Bank is also to be attached. Scanned copy of application form along with all attachments (in .pdf format) is required to be send at recruitmentcell@niper.ac.in with a copy to anupamamittal@niper.ac.in by 31.10.2025 (Friday).

• Last date of receipt of application form/Soft Copy of application form through e-mail is 31.10.2025 (Friday) by 05:00 pm. Hard copy of application form can be submitted through Speed Post/Registered Post/Courier/By Hand on or before 31.10.2025 (Friday).
• Candidates are required to attach the valid proof of deposit of the prescribed application fee, wherever applicable, with the application form. The application form received without valid proof of deposit of the prescribed application fee will be summarily rejected and no representation/request shall be entertained in this regard.
• 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, without photographs, signatures and prescribed fee) will not be interviewed.
• 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, as on the last date of receipt of application, before appearing in on-line interview, if shortlisted.
• Since, the interviews will be conducted through on-line mode, therefore, the joining of the selected candidate will be subject to verification of educational and experience certificates, testimonials, etc. from the originals at the time of joining.

• 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.
• In exceptionally meritorious cases or under special circumstances, the eligibility requirements of age, educational qualification and experience for the position may be relaxed by the competent authority.
• The process of selection may include presentation and/or interview or any other process as decided by the competent authority.
• 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.
• The Institute will NOT be responsible for non-receipt of application(s) within the stipulated date due to any postal delay/loss of application/document sent in transit. Late receipt of applications may not be considered and applications received after due date i.e. 31.10.2025 (Friday)/Soft copy of application form received through E-mail after 31.10.2025 (Friday) shall not be entertained at any circumstances.
• CANVASSING IN ANY FORM MAY LEAD TO CANCELLATION OF CANDIDATURE