MPharm Job at Central University of Punjab | Apply Now for the Project Assistant Position
The Central University of Punjab (CUP), Bathinda, invites applications for ONE Project Assistant position under the BIRAC-supported E-YUVA Center at Ghudda. This MPharm Job offers a fixed salary of Rs. 25,000 per month and is open to candidates with an M.Sc./M.Tech./M.Pharm degree in Life Science, Biotechnology, or related fields. The incumbent will provide essential administrative and scientific support, aiding the project coordinator in innovation and entrepreneurship activities within the biotechnological/biopharma domain.
About The Institution
The Central University of Punjab (CUP), established in Bathinda under Act No. 25 of 2009 of Parliament, is a premier institution dedicated to higher education and research. As a central government-funded university, CUP focuses on fostering academic excellence and promoting innovation, particularly through initiatives like the BIRAC-supported E-YUVA Center. The university operates from its campus in Ghudda and maintains a commitment to equal opportunity, transparency, and research-led development across various scientific and academic disciplines.
Important Dates
- Date of Commencement of Application: 27th November, 2025
- Last date of Filling Application: 12th December, 2025 by 11:00 AM
- Date of Interview/Test: 12th December, 2025; 03:00 PM
MPharm Job Details
- Designation: PROJECT ASSISTANT
- Salary: Rs. 25,000 Per Month (fixed)
- Nature of Job: Contractual
Qualifications Required for the Project Assistant Job
Essential: MPharm with experience in Teaching/Research/Industry
Desirable
- Strong interest and passion for research and innovation; apply knowledge towards the creation of enterprise for nurturing technology innovation/entrepreneurship.
- Hands-on experience in analytical instruments, working on BSL-2 laboratory, animal handling, etc., is preferred.
- Experience 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.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with stringent deadlines.
- Open to traveling for organizing summits/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.
Project Assistant Job Description
Act as a project assistant for the center. The incumbent will directly report to the Project Coordinator/Chief Coordinator/Principal Project Investigators of the BIRAC E-YUVA Project, providing administrative and scientific support to the center. Responsibilities include maintaining the laboratory, co-working with fellows at different levels (UG to Post-Doctoral), monitoring laboratory instruments, purchase, project finance, and handling day-to-day activities and documentation for the project. The role also involves executing and organizing seminars, workshops, and assisting in writing research proposals, pitches, business plans, and fundraising. Other tasks will be assigned by the Project Coordinator/Chief Coordinator/Principal Project Investigator as needed.
General Information
- The application form (.docx) can be downloaded from the university website (https://cup.edu.in) and should 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 the interview.
- The age can be relaxed for experienced and/or meritorious candidates.
- The University reserves the right to:
- Withdraw the advertisement either partly or wholly at any time without assigning any reason.
- 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.
- Edit/delete and change the 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.
- Incomplete applications or those without relevant supporting enclosures will be outrightly rejected.
- The appointment is purely contractual and temporary in nature for 1 year, renewable up to 3 years (co-terminus with the project) depending upon performance and the sole discretion of the institution. The candidate will have no right to claim regularization of the post in the university.
- No interim enquiries/correspondence/communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
