The Central University of Punjab, has been established in 2009 along with other new Central Universities by an Act of Parliament (No 25, of 2009). Central University has completed a remarkable journey of 13 years. University is accredited ‘A+’ grade in 2023 in second accreditation cycle by NAAC and has secured 95th, 87th and 84th, 81st, 100th and 83rd rank in the year 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively in the University category of NIRF. It is credited with highest per capita research funding. The university has a mission of providing a wide range of instructional and research facilities across integrated and cross-disciplines, promote innovation in teaching, learning and research, and cross-pollinate new ideas, new technologies and new world-views.
Post : Project Assistant
A Walk-in-interview shall be held for following project positions under BIRAC supported E-YUVA Center at Central University of Punjab, Ghudda purely on contractual basis
Salary : Rs. 25,000 Per Month (fixed)
Nature of Job : Contractual
Qualifications Required : Essential M.Sc. in any branch of Life Science/ Biotechnology/Chemistry/Physics/Microbiology/ Agriculture/M.Tech/MPharm with experience in Teaching/Research/Industry.
Desirable
i) Should have strong interest and passion for research and innovation; apply knowledge towards creation of enterprise for nurturing technology innovation/ entrepreneurship.
ii) Hands-on experience in analytical instruments, working on BSL-2 laboratory, animal handling etc. is preferred.
iii) Work experiences and/or qualifications in business management/ IP management/ project management/ law and agreements/ tech transfer/ incubation would be a plus.
iv) Excellent communication skills with experience in scientific writing/ content development etc.
v) Should be self-motivated with ability to work with stringent deadlines.
vi) Must be open to travelling for organizing 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 center. The incumbent would directly report to the Project Coordinator/ Chief Coordinator/ Principal Project Investigators of BIRAC E-YUVA Project and be involved in administrative and scientific support to the center. 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 fund raising. Any other activities necessary to support and strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurship activities related to 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 (cup.edu.in). The Filled Application Form along with all relevant testimonials must brought at the time of interview. Applications completed in all manner may also be sent to eyuva1@cup.edu.in on or before the last date.
2. Date and time of walk-in Interview : 10th November, 2025 at 11:00 AM.
3. The age can be relaxed for experienced and/or meritorious candidates.
4. The University reserves the right to :
(a) Withdraw the advertisement either partly or wholly at any time without assigning any reason to this effect.
(b) Fill or not to fill up some or all the posts advertised for any reasons whatsoever.
(c) Increase/decrease the number of posts without giving any reason.
(d) Any edition/ deletion and changes in matter of terms and conditions given in this notification of recruitment.
(e) Hold Written Test, Skill/Trade Test, Presentation and/ or Interview for selection, whenever circumstances so warrant.
5. Incomplete application or without relevant supporting enclosures will be out-rightly rejected.
6. All appointments are 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.
7. No interim enquiries/correspondence/communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter. 8. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
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