DPSRU announces Research hiring in Government funded projects- Pharmacy and Sciences candidates may join for 6 positions

Walk-in-interviews will be conducted for the following positions purely on a temporary basis as per University and ANRF norms. Candidates must bring original certificates and one set of self-attested copies of educational qualifications, experience, and valid ID proof. Documents will be verified before interview.

(Under ANRF-PAIR Grant Project No .ANRF/PAIR/2025/000029/PAIR)

Senior Project Associate
No of posts : 5 (5 UR)
Monthly emolument (₹) : 57000 +HRA 30%
Tenure : Upto 1 years (initially for 1 year, extendable based on performance)
Essential Qualifications : Four years Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences / Master's Degree in Natural Sc/BVSc / BPharm or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent AND Four years' experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services OR Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent AND Two years experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services OR Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma MD / Master of Surgery from a recognized University or equivalent

Research Associate- I
No of posts : 1
Monthly emolument (₹) : 58000 +HRA 30%
Tenure : Upto 1 years (initially for 1 year, extendable based on performance)
Essential Qualifications : Four years Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences / Master's Degree in Natural Sciences / BVSc / В. Pharm or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent and Eight years' experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services, out of which four years should be in science and technology program, planning, development and co-operation OR Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent and Six years' experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific activities and services OR Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology / Pharma / MD / Master of Surgery from a recognized University or equivalent and Four years’ experience in R&D in industrial and academic institutions or S&T organizations and scientific

Desirable skills with expertise and publications in assay system :
1. Harnessing different chemical libraries like Zinc 15/20, PubChem, etc., for virtual screening.
2. Analysis of protein–ligand binding interactions using Molegro, Maestro, etc.
3. Utilizing in-silico tools like Swiss Target Prediction and Swiss ADME to find drug-like molecules using Lipinski’s Rule of 5 and further eliminating toxic molecules from the developed library.
4. Synthesis, purification, and characterization of novel heterocyclic compounds.
5. Preformulation studies: solubility studies, permeability assays, solution and solid stability, and compatibility studies.
6. Analytical method development and validation using HPLC/LC-MS.
7. Development and optimization of conventional and novel formulations (using QbD/Gastroplus).
8. Physicochemical and biological characterization (ex vivo, in vitro) of formulations.
9. In-vitro studies and analysis of formulations: study of in-vitro drug release mechanisms (kinetics study).
10. Preformulation studies: solubility studies, permeability assays, solution and solid stability, and compatibility studies.
11. Sample tracking and data collection — clinical metadata entry, tissue quality control, blood/fecal sample processing, PBMC isolation using Ficoll gradient, and data coordination.
12. Transcriptomics & Proteomics Profiling: RNA extraction, library preparation, RNA-Seq workflow, sample QC, next-generation sequencing, and data visualization.
13. Proteomics (Metaproteomics / Tumor Proteome):
• Protein extraction and protein quantification.
• Trypsin digestion.
• Sample preparation for LC-MS/MS.
• GO term enrichment and pathway mapping (e.g., DAVID, Metascape).
• Maintaining sample records, QC records, and experiment run sheets.
• Documenting SOPs.
14. In-vivo animal modeling, in-vitro efficacy assays, pharmacokinetics (PK):
• Dosing and sampling.
• Plasma separation.
• LC-MS/MS-based assays.
• Pharmacodynamics.
• Biomarker evaluation.
• Documentation: logbooks with ethics compliance.
15. R package for analysis of biological data, R for meta-analysis, PhNViD for disproportionality analysis (frequency-based and Bayesian methods), GRADE Pro for GRADE analysis, Evidence Gap Map analysis, Genome-wide association analysis with longitudinal phenotypes using FgWAS of R package, GROMAC for molecular simulation studies including DCCM and PCA analysis, network creation and analysis.

Service conditions of project manpower
1. Age Limit: Upper Age Limit for all the manpower positions specified in Table will be 50 yrs. The service duration will not exceed beyond 60 yrs of age.
2. Dearness Allowance (DA) & Child Care Allowance (CCA): Manpower in projects are not entitled to DA & CССА.
3. House Rent Allowance (HRA): HRA is allowed as per Central Government norms applicable in the city/location where they are working.
4. Medical Benefits: The Project manpower will be entitled for medical benefits applicable as per DPSRU norms.
5. Leave and other entitlements: The project manpower is entitled to leave as per rules of DPSRU.
6. Bonus, Gratuity & Leave Travel Concession: The project manpower will not be entitled to these allowances.
7. Remuneration is taxable as per norms.
8. All manpower positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
9. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
10. The University reserves the right to cancel/ modify the recruitment process or increase/decrease the number of positions at any stage without assigning any reason.
11. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in-interview.

Instructions to Candidates
1. Bring this filled-in form along with one set of self-attested photocopies of certificates and testimonials.
2. Bring all original documents for verification.
3. Reporting time: 09:00 AM, 18th November 2025.
4. Venue: Auditorium, DPSRU Campus, Pushp Vihar, Sector-III, New Delhi-110017.
5. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Walk in Interview
Date : 30st Oct, 2026
Reporting Time : 09:00 AM
Venue : Auditorium, DPSRU Campus, Pushp Vihar, Sector-III, New Delhi-110017