PGIMER Hiring Pharmacy Graduates | Senior Research Fellow Vacancy
Looking for a Senior Research Fellow opportunity in a prestigious Govt Pharma Job? PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 has announced a Senior Research Fellow vacancy under an ANRF-funded liver organoid research project. Candidates with qualifications in Pharmacology and related disciplines can apply for this excellent Govt Pharma Job offering a salary of ₹42,000 + 20% HRA, along with advanced research training and outstanding career development opportunities.
- Job Title: SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
- Location: Chandigarh
About the Institute
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, is one of India’s premier medical education and research institutes. PGIMER is known for excellence in patient care, medical education, and cutting-edge biomedical research across multiple specialties.
Project Details
- Project Name: ANRF-Funded Project: “iPSC-Derived Liver Organoids for Multi-Axial Drug Testing, PBPK-Guided Dose Optimization, and Clinical Evaluation in Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease”
- Number of Vacancies: One
- Nature and Tenure of Appointment: Temporary and co-terminus with the project. Initially for one year and extendable according to the sanctioned project duration, satisfactory performance, availability of funds, and applicable institutional rules.
- Salary: 42,000 per month plus 20% HRA, subject to sanction letter.
- Place of Work: Department of Hepatology, PGIMER, Chandigarh 160012
- Reporting Officer: Dr. Nipun Verma, Additional Professor, Department of Hepatology, PGIMER, Chandigarh
About the Research Opportunity
- The project brings together basic science, computational research, and clinical medicine to improve the understanding of alcohol-associated liver disease and support the development of safer and more individualized approaches to drug treatment.
- The selected candidate will work in a collaborative environment involving clinicians, basic scientists, and computational biologists.
- The position offers an opportunity to learn advanced research methods, address clinically relevant scientific questions, and contribute to research that may improve patient care.
Qualification
- Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, including Pharmacology or another related field.
- The candidate should have a minimum of two years of research experience after completion of the Master’s degree, as per applicable funding-agency and institutional requirements.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in one or more of the following areas would be useful:
- Cell culture, stem-cell research, organoids, molecular biology, or related laboratory techniques
- Bioinformatics or biological data analysis
- Mathematical, pharmacokinetic, or PBPK modelling
- Machine learning or statistical analysis
- Clinical or biomedical data collection and analysis
- Scientific writing and preparation of research reports
These skills are desirable and are not expected to be present in a single candidate. Motivated candidates with a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
Expected Responsibilities
Depending on the candidate’s background, responsibilities may include selected activities such as:
- Experimental or computational components of the project
- Collecting, analysing, and interpreting laboratory and clinical research data
- Conducting literature reviews and scientific documentation
- Coordinating with clinicians, laboratory researchers, and data-analysis teams
- Preparing presentations, progress reports, manuscripts, and research outputs
- Participating in project meetings and research discussions
The final work plan will be defined as per project requirements.
Learning and Career Development Opportunities:
The selected candidate will receive opportunities for:
- Mentorship from clinical and research faculty
- Training in relevant laboratory, computational, or clinical-research methods
- Exposure to interdisciplinary and translational liver-disease research
- Participation in scientific presentations and manuscript preparation
- Development of skills relevant to doctoral studies, academic research, biotechnology, healthcare, and data-science careers
- Appropriate authorship or acknowledgement based on contribution, ICJME guidelines
Age Limit: Below 35 years, subject to applicable rules and permissible age relaxations.
Who Should Apply?
- Candidates from basic-science, biomedical, computational, and allied backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants are not expected to possess expertise in every component of the project. Responsibilities will be aligned with the selected candidate’s previous experience, aptitude, and research interests.
- Appropriate guidance and training will be provided.
Documents Required for Application
Candidates should combine the following documents into a single PDF file:
- Updated CV
- Brief statement of research interests and relevant experience
- Application Email: drnipun.projects@gmail.com
- Email Subject: Application for Senior Research Fellow – ANRF Liver Organoid Project
- Application Deadline: 21.7.2026
Selection Process
- Applications will be reviewed on the basis of academic background, relevant experience, research aptitude, and alignment with the project.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed through both email and/or telephone.
- The interview will also provide candidates with an opportunity to understand the project, expected responsibilities, available mentorship, and learning opportunities.
Interview details
- Interview Date: 23.7.2026
- Interview Time: 11:00 AM
- Interview Venue: Room No. 35, Ground Floor, A2 Block, Nehru Hospital Extension Block, Department of Hepatology, PGIMER, Chandigarh 160012
- Online Interview: An online interview option may be considered for shortlisted outstation candidates, subject to the committee’s approval.
