Project Technical Support III

The Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Sector-12, Chandigarh – 160012, invites applications for Project Technical Support-III (01 post), purely temporary and contractual, in the ICMR-funded extramural research project (Intermediate Grant) "Synergistic Novel Anti-Metabolic Intranasal Drug Formulation for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance in Invasive Fungal Infections," led by Principal Investigator Dr Sourabha Kumar Patro, Associate Professor, PGIMER, and funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi (project period 21.09.2026 to 20.09.2027, first year).
Remuneration is ₹28,000/month (consolidated) plus 20% HRA (₹5,600), i.e. ₹33,600/month, and the age limit is below 35 years on the last date of application (relaxation as per ICMR/Government of India norms).
The engagement is initially till 21 September 2027, extendable with the project's extension by ICMR.
Essential qualification (any one):
(1) full-time, on-campus graduation (minimum 3 years) in Molecular Biology or Biotechnology with 3 years of research experience in the relevant field after graduation; or
(2) full-time, on-campus post-graduation in Biotechnology or Molecular Biology;
or
(3) full-time, on-campus 4-year B.Tech in Biotechnology with 3 years of relevant research experience.
Cell culture experience is desirable.
Send a detailed CV and filled application form in the website with self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark sheets, experience certificates, proof of date of birth, valid ID proof and other relevant documents to "sourabha.patro.project@gmail.com", with the subject line "Application for Project Technical Support-III - ICMR Project," by 31 October 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be emailed the interview date, time and venue (hybrid mode); no TA/DA will be paid.
Terms and conditions:
1. The post is subject to initiation and continuation of the project, and continuation depends on satisfactory performance, the annual progress review and release of funds.
2. There is no employer-employee relationship with ICMR or PGIMER, and no claim for regularization, continuation in any other project, or additional emoluments or perquisites will be entertained.
3. The selected candidate will work under the PI's supervision, and qualification, experience and age will be reckoned as on the last date of application.
4. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee an interview, and the PI may shortlist candidates and reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.
5. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
link: PGIMER Chandigarh https://share.google/30Z9uHwBi9MtiOMrD

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