Applications in the prescribed format for Pharma and Life sciences Projects Assistant at Central University of Punjab

Applications in the prescribed format are invited for ONE post of PROJECT ASSISTANT under BIRAC-supported E-YUVA Centre at Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, purely on a contractual basis.The post is temporary and co-terminus with the project. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage women candidates to apply.

Post: PROJECT ASSISTANT

Salary: Rs. 25,000 Per Month (fixed)
Nature of Job: Contractual
Essential Qualifications:
Masters in any branch of Sciences (Life Science/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Physics/Microbiology/Agriculture and allied subjects) and Technology /M.Tech/MPharm or equivalent with experience in Teaching/Research/Industry.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Should have strong interest and passion for research and innovation; apply knowledge towards creation of enterprise for nurturing technology innovation/entrepreneurship.
- Hands-on experience in analytical instruments, working on BSL-2 laboratory, animal handling etc. is preferred.
- Work experiences and/or qualifications in business management/IP management/project management/law and agreements/tech transfer/incubation would be a plus.
- Excellent communication skills with experience in scientific writing/content development etc.
- Should be self-motivated with the ability to work with stringent deadlines.
- Must be open to travelling for organising summit/collaborative and outreach programs.

Age Limit: The candidate must not exceed 35 years on the last date of application. Age may be relaxed for experienced and well-qualified candidates.

Job Description:
Act as a project assistant for the centre. The incumbent would directly report to the Project Coordinator/Chief Coordinator/Principal Project Investigators of the BIRAC E-YUVA Project and be involved in administrative and scientific support to the centre. Shall be engaged in maintaining laboratory and co-working with fellows at different level (UG to Post-Doctoral).
Must be able to monitor laboratory instruments, purchase, project finance, day-to-day activities and documentation for the project.
Shall be able to execute organize seminars, workshops etc. Helping the project coordinator in activities related to writing research proposals/pitches/business plans and fundraising. Any other activities necessary to support and strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurship activities related to the biotechnological/bio-pharma domain. Other tasks assigned by Project Coordinator/Chief Coordinator/Principal Project Investigator on time-to-time basis.

General Information:
1. The Application form (.docx) can be downloaded from the university website (https://cup.edu.in) completed in all manner may be sent to eyuva1@cup.edu.in on or before the last date. The Filled Application Form along with all relevant testimonials must be brought at the time of interview.
2. The age can be relaxed for experienced and/or meritorious candidates.
3. The University reserves the right to :
- withdraw the advertisement either partly or wholly at any time without assigning any reason to this effect.
- fill or not to fill up some or all the posts advertised for any reasons whatsoever.
- increase/decrease the number of posts without giving any reason.
- make any edition/deletion and changes in matter of terms and conditions given in this notification of recruitment.
- hold Written Test, Skill/Trade Test, Presentation and/or Interview for selection, whenever circumstances so warrant.
4. Incomplete application or without relevant supporting enclosures will be out-rightly rejected.
5. The appointment is purely contractual and temporary in nature for 1 year and same is renewable up to 3 years (co-terminus with the project) depending upon the performance and sole discretion of the institution. The candidate will have no right to claim for his/her regularization of the post in the university.
6. No interim enquiries/correspondence/communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
7. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

The commencement date and last date for submission of applications are as under:
Date of Commencement of Application: 14th September 2026
Last date of Filling Application: 28th September, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Date of Interview/Test: 29th September, 2026 at 3:00 PM

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB, BATHINDA
(Established vide Act No. 25 (2009) of Parliament)
Advt. No. PRO-354 (2026) Dated: 14.09.2026