Recruitment for Professor, Assistant Professor at NIPER

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli (NIPER-R) is “an Institute of National Importance” set up by an Act of Parliament under the aegis of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, to impart higher education and undertake advanced research in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology.

NIPER-R desires to recruit Faculties for the institute in various departments as detailed below. NIPER-R is looking for candidates who exhibit a high level of achievement, scientific maturity, and ability to conduct research, guide students, and possess leadership qualities in the chosen field. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian Nationals for Direct Recruitment for the Faculty positions on a regular basis through open competition.

Professor (Pharmaceutical Analysis / Medicinal Chemistry)
Post Code : T-001
Pay Matrix : Pay level-14 (as per 7th CPC)
No of post : 01 (One)
Age : UR 50 Years
Qualification and Experience Criteria : Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmaceutical Analysis / Analytical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Organic Chemistry with First class or equivalent grade at the preceding degree (MS. Pharm/ M.Pharm/MS/M.Sc.) with an excellent academic record throughout and at least 10 years of teaching, research, or industrial experience. The candidate should have published high-quality work (in SCI Journals)/Patents, possess a well-recognized and established reputation, and have made significant, seminal contributions to knowledge in the relevant fields.
Desirable Qualification : Candidate should have expertise in Analytical method development and validation, impurity profiling, working knowledge of cGMP quality requirements and FDA / ICH regulatory requirements, molecular dynamic simulations and modelling reaction mechanisms and pharmaceutical synthesis, adequate knowledge in handling chromatographic equipment’s like HPLC, LCMS-MS, GCMS, ICPMS, etc. Preference will be given to the candidate having minimum of 4 years’ experience at the level of Associate Professor or equivalent post having completed at least one EMR or Industry sponsored project with administrative experience like establishment of Department, etc. Candidate should have demonstrated experience of independent research in terms of guidance of Master students and Ph.D students.
Period of Probation : One Year

Professor (Pharmaceutics / Regulatory Affairs)
Post Code : T-002
Pay Matrix : Pay level-14 (as per 7th CPC)
No of post : 01 (One)
Age : UR 50 Years
Qualification and Experience Criteria : Essential Qualification: Ph. D in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmaceutics / Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations) /Industrial Pharmacy with First class or equivalent grade at the preceding degree (MS. Pharm/ M.Pharm/MS/M.Sc.) with an excellent academic record throughout and at least 10 years of teaching, research, or industrial experience. The candidate should have published high-quality work (in SCI Journals)/Patents, possess a well-recognized and established reputation, and have made significant, seminal contributions to knowledge in the relevant fields.
Desirable Qualification : Candidates should have expertise in the field of pre- formulations studies, formulation development, fundamental and applied aspects of drug delivery, sustained and controlled release, kinetics, biopharmaceutics, development of biological & bio-similar, solid-state pharmaceutics, computational pharmaceutics, and biomaterials. Knowledge of eGMP quality requirements, and FDA/ICH regulatory requirements. Regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathways, compliance test requirements, or clarification and follow-up of submissions under review. Interpreting regulatory rules or rule changes; Legislations governing medical products and the understanding of the technicality involved in regulatory submission; regulatory changes and interpreting its implications on the drug development and authorization process. Preference will be given to the candidate having minimum of 4 years’ experience at the level of Associate Professor or equivalent post having completed at least one EMR or Industry sponsored project with administrative experience like establishment of Department, etc. Candidate should have demonstrated experience of independent research in terms of guidance of Master students and Ph.D students.
Period of Probation : One Year

Professor (Pharmacology & Toxicology / Regulatory Toxicology)
Post Code : T-003
Pay Matrix : Pay level-14 (as per 7th CPC)
No of post : 01 (One)
Age : UR 50 Years
Qualification and Experience Criteria : Essential Qualification : Ph. D in Pharmaceutical Sciences with First class or equivalent grade at the preceding degree (M. Pharm / MS / M. Sc) in the Pharmacology & Toxicology / Regulatory Toxicology with a very good academic record throughout and at least 10 years of Teaching / Research / Industrial experience The candidate should have published high-quality work (in SCI Journals)/Patents, possess a well-recognized and established reputation, and have made significant, seminal contributions to knowledge in the relevant fields.
Desirable Qualification : Candidates should have expertise in the field of molecular pharmacology, Receptor Pharmacology, network pharmacology, network toxicology, regulatory toxicology in different areas of in vitro and in vivo pharmacology and toxicology. Also, the candidate should have scientific and administrative leadership in handling / Supervising the centers of excellence / National Centers such as Central Animal House and drug Testing facility etc.,
Preference will be given to the candidate having minimum of 4 years’ experience at the level of Associate Professor or equivalent post having completed at least one EMR or Industry sponsored project with administrative experience like establishment of department, etc. Candidate should have demonstrated experience of independent research in terms of guidance of Master students and Ph.D students.
Period of Probation : One Year

Assistant Professor (Biotechnology)
Post Code : T-004
Pay Matrix : Pay level-12 (as per 7th CPC)
No of post : 01 (One)
Age : UR 40 Years
Qualification and Experience Criteria : Essential Qualification : Ph.D. with first class or equivalent grade at the preceding degree in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and at least 5 years of Teaching / Research / Industrial experience with published work of high quality.
Desirable Qualification : Experienced researcher in the field of cell-based therapies, MABs protein therapeutics, Gene expression, CarT and other pharmaceutical biotechnology domains. The candidate should have taken an active role in pursuing basic as well as translational research and contributed to Institutional Building programs. Experience in obtaining extramural grants, national/international fellowships, consultancy projects, curriculum development and innovative teaching and learning methods. Experience in service to the departmental, institutional, and public level including serving on committees.
Period of Probation : One Year

Eligibility, Age, Qualification & Experience
a) Candidates of only Indian Nationality can apply for these posts.
b) Pay-levels mentioned are of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
c) The qualifications and experience of candidates must be relevant to the position applied for.
d) Age and experience requirements shall be reckoned as on the closing date of the advertisement.
e) Mere fulfillment of qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to be short-listed. The Institute reserves the right to restrict the candidates to be called for the selection process to a reasonable number based on relevant criteria, higher than the minimum prescribed.
f) The Institute reserves the right to act and take decisions as deemed fit, in all matters relating to 1) Eligibility. 2) Acceptance or rejection of the application. 3) Incomplete or incorrect information (if any) furnished by the applicant. 4) Shortlisting and selection. No request or correspondence of any kind in this regard would be entertained.
g) No vigilance or disciplinary case should have been contemplated, initiated, pending, or taken against the candidate as of the date of submitting the applications. Such candidateswould be ineligible and hence should not apply. If such a development arises after the candidate submits the application, the Institute must be promptly notified.
h) The Institute reserve the right to restrict the number of candidates for interview to a reasonable limit based on qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement and other academic achievements.
i) The candidates should not have faced any action by any law enforcement agency andshould not have been convicted by any Court of Law, either in India or abroad.
j) All the appointees including the in-service candidates shall be governed by the New Pension Scheme (NPS) introduced by Govt. of India.
k) The Institute reserves the right to:
1. Withdraw the advertisement either partly or wholly at any time without assigning any reason to this effect.
2. 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.
3. Any edition/deletion and changes in the matter of terms and conditions given in this recruitment notification.
4. Hold written test / skill test / trade test, presentation, and / or Interview for Selection, whenever circumstances warrant.
5. To frame the criteria rules by the committee while shortlisting / selection

How to Apply and Other Terms and Conditions
a) The selection committee reserves the right to recommend higher initial pay and position to exceptionally qualified and deserving selected applicants.
b) No TA/DA and accommodation shall be provided for attending the interview and presentation.
c) Call letters and other correspondence for attending the interview, etc., will be sent only to the eligible candidates by Email only and the list will be displayed on the Institute’s website.
d) After joining the service of the Institute, the persons will have to abide by the Rules, Regulations, Ordinances, Statutes, and Acts of the Institute applicable from time to time. He/ She may be assigned any duty within or outside the Institute depending upon the exigency of the work.
e) No interim correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from Applicants regarding the conduct and result of the test(s) or Interviews and reasons for not being called for the test(s) or interview.
f) In case of any dispute/ambiguity that may occur in the process of selection, the decision of the Director, NIPER-Raebareli in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection, conduct of examination/ interview will be final and no query or correspondence will be entertained in this connection from any individual or his/her agency.
g) No person shall be recruited unless he/she is in good mental and physical health and free from any physical defect that is likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his official duties. Candidates, who are finally approved for appointment to the institute, shall produce Medical Certificate from an authorized Government Medical Officer at the time of joining the Institute.
h) Candidates are advised to visit the website: niperraebareli.edu.in regularly. Only Email communication will be sent.
i) In case any dispute arises on account of the interpretation of clauses in any version of this Advertisement in a language other than English, the English version available on the NIPER-Raebareli Website shall prevail.
j) Errors and omissions in the notification and selection process are subject to corrections as per Rules and regulations. Moreover, the guidelines relating to recruitment rules shall be followed as per NIPER Act, 1998, and as amended from time to time.
k) In the case of universities/institutes awarding CGPA/SGPA/OGPA grades etc., candidates are requested to convert the same into percentages based on the formula as per their university/institute guidelines.

Procedure for the Payment of Recruitment Fee
After successful Registration and before final submission of the application form, the candidates are required to Pay the Recruitment Fee through the SBI Collect portal. The application will be valid only after the payment of the required recruitment fee by the candidate and mentioning the transaction details in the appropriate column of the application form. The URL for Fee Payment is as under:- onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=4357359
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Candidates may also, directly pay the required Fee by visiting the SBI Collect Portal. The procedure for payment of the Recruitment Fee directly through the SBI Collect Portal is mentioned as under: Visit SBI Collect Website >> Click on ‘Recruitment’ >> Select State ‘Uttar Pradesh’ >> Select ‘National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research >> Enter Form/Registration Number along with basic Applicant Details and Click on to Pay the required Fee. For Payment of Recruitment Fee for the Faculty Positions, Select option ‘RECRUITMENT FEE FOR PAY LEVEL 10 AND ABOVE’ The fee of Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand Only) for all Faculty Positions has to be paid through the SBI Collect link provided inside the portal. Once the fee is submitted online, the candidates are requested to enter the reference number, payment date, and amount in the NIPER Raebareli recruitment portal, without which, the final submission will not be allowed. The fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances. No fee is required for the candidates belonging to SC/ST, PwD category.
The candidate, after submission of the Application and payment of the required Fee, are required to take the print of the PDF application form and fee receipt generated by SBI Collect portal, sign, and send the same along with all self-attested relevant supporting documents by Speed Post / Registered Post / Courier to: Registrar, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli New Transit Campus, Ahmadpur Urf Kamlapur (Near CRPF Base Camp and Bijnor Police Station), PO: Mati, Tehsil - Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, PIN : 226002 With super scribing the envelope as mentioned at 5 (l) above.

Only the Online Applications with required uploaded enclosures will be accepted. Applicants should send ONE hard copy of the application to reach before the date and time mentioned at 5 (s) along with all self- attested testimonials, certificates, and all supporting documents wherever required without which the application will not be considered. Applicants must produce original testimonials, certificates, and other documents at the time of the interview if called.
The envelope should be super-scribed as :
Application for the Post of ‘ ’ vide Advertisement No. 01/2024 Date: 01st July 2024.
Postal Address for sending the Application through Speed Post, Registered Post, or Courier:
Registrar,
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli
New Transit Campus, Ahmadpur-Kamlapur (Near CRPF Base Camp and Bijnaur Police Station),
Bijnaur-Sisendi Road, PO: Mati, Tehsil: Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh-226002

Last date of Online Application & Payment of Fees : 14-08-2024 up to 06:00 PM
Last date of receipt of hard copy of the online application at NIPER-R along with all relevant enclosures : 23-08-2024 up to 05:00 PM