CUP Recruitment 2026 | Postdoctoral Fellow Opportunity | Apply Now for Pharma Careers | Earn ₹ 65,000 /- pm
The latest CUP Recruitment announcement brings an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking Pharma careers in advanced cancer therapeutics research. The Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position under the internationally funded project titled “First-in-class Small Molecule Therapeutics for Myeloid Leukaemias.” This CUP Recruitment initiative is ideal for researchers with expertise in pharmaceutical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or organic chemistry who want to build impactful Pharma careers in cutting-edge drug discovery research.
- Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow
- Location: Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India
About the Institute
The Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, was established vide Act No. 25 (2009) of Parliament. The university focuses on high-quality education and innovative research across multiple disciplines, including pharmaceutical sciences. Through CUP Recruitment, the university regularly offers research opportunities that help scientists grow their Pharma careers.
Project Details
Applications in the prescribed format are invited from Indian citizens for the following purely industry-sponsored project-based temporary position:
- Title of the Project: First-in-class Small Molecule Therapeutics for Myeloid Leukaemias
- Funding Agency: Health-Holland (Netherlands) (an internationally funded project)
- Project Duration: 18 months
This CUP Recruitment drive offers an opportunity for researchers to contribute to cancer therapeutics research and advance their Pharma careers through international collaborative research.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on in silico design and multi-step heterocycle synthesis.
- Characterisation of medicinal organic compounds.
- Assist and perform in vitro assays related to the research project.
- Contribute to the research activities for the project, First-in-class Small Molecule Therapeutics for Myeloid Leukaemias under this CUP Recruitment.
Qualifications
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PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Organic Chemistry or equivalent with at least 55% marks in Master’s degree.
Desirable
- Candidate should have experience in in silico design and multi-step heterocycle synthesis, and characterisation of medicinal organic compounds.
- The candidate should be familiar with in vitro assays.
- Candidates with a qualified national-level exam (GPAT, GATE, NET, etc.) and a publication track record related to cancer therapeutics will be given priority.
Monthly Emoluments
- ₹ 65,000 /- per month.
Term of Engagement
- 18 months or till the completion of the project, based on performance and availability of the fund.
Application Process
Applications in the prescribed format may be sent to the Principal Investigator on email ID raj.khunger@cup.edu.in on or before the last date. Further, applicants need to bring application forms along with testimonials during the interview.
- Last Date of Application: 12th March, 2026
- Date of Interview (Hybrid Mode): 13th March, 2026; 2:00 PM
- Venue of the Interview: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
Terms & Conditions
- The above mentioned post(s) is/are purely temporary for a limited period or duration of the Research Project funded by the funding agency.
- Applicants shall be required to show the original documents at the time of the interview/joining.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement or increase/decrease the number of posts at any time without assigning any reason.
- The right is also reserved with the University either to fill or not to fill the vacancies. The decision of the Competent Authority of the university in this regard shall be final.
- Suppression of factual information, supply of fake documents, providing false or misleading information or any other undesirable action by the candidate shall lead to cancellation of his/her candidature.
- The rules and regulations of the Central University of Punjab and the funding agency will apply to the selected candidates.
- In case of any dispute, the decision of the University will be final.
For More Details, Contact
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Raj Kumar
- E-mail: raj.khunger@cup.edu.in
- Mobile: +91 9914567224 for Central University of Punjab
