Summary
Bharathiar University, Department of Biotechnology, invites applications for one Project Associate-I (PA-I) under a DBT-funded project on enhancing production of high-value therapeutics (Carnosol) using metabolically engineered Salvia officinalis cell cultures, offering Rs. 25,000 per month plus 18% HRA for up to 3 years or till project funding. Applications must be submitted in both soft and hard copy within 10 days from the notification date (12/09/2025), with interview details to be emailed to shortlisted candidates.
Job Details
| Detail | Information |
| Department | Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641046 |
| Employment Type | Project-based, temporary, up to 3 years or till funding |
| Job Title | Project Associate-I (PA-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 01 |
| Location | Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Method | Soft copy by email and hard copy by post with all enclosures |
| Official Site | University website for reference; application via email/post as instructed |
| Project No. | BT/PR54483/BSA/33/332/2024 |
| PI Details | Dr. R. Sathishkumar, Professor & Head, Plant Genetic Engineering Laboratory |
| Email for Submission | pgel.lab.recruitment@gmail.com |
| Last Date | Within 10 days from 12/09/2025 (i.e., by 18/09/2025) |
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Recruitment notification dated 12/09/2025 for DBT Project Associate-I
Post and Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancy | Qualification | Stipend |
| Project Associate-I (PA-I) | 01 | M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Botany; preference for Plant Tissue Culture and Plant Molecular Biology experience | Rs. 25,000/- per month + 18% HRA (as per DST norms) |
Salary Details
- Consolidated stipend Rs. 25,000 per month plus 18% HRA, in line with DST norms for Project Associate-I.
Educational Qualification
- Essential: M.Sc. in Biotechnology or Botany.
- Desirable: Experience in Plant Tissue Culture Techniques and Plant Molecular Biology Techniques.
Age Limit
- Not specified in the notification.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on eligibility; only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for interview; no TA/DA for attending the interview.
How to Apply
- Submit both soft and hard copies:
- Email: Send digitally signed filled application form (PDF) with soft copies of all supporting documents to pgel.lab.recruitment@gmail.com.
- Post: Send printed, manually signed application form with hard copies of all supporting documents to: Prof. Dr. R. Sathishkumar, PI (DBT Project), Plant Genetic Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641046.
- Envelope superscription: “PGEL – DBT Project Associate Application – 2025”.
- Deadline: On or before 18/09/2025 (10 days from notification).
Instructions
- Attach Curriculum Vitae; educational mark sheets and degree certificates (10th, 12th, M.Sc); research experience certificates and project reports; copies of publications; proof of SET/SLET/GATE/CSIR/DBT/ICAR or similar, if applicable.
- Ensure data accuracy; discrepancies lead to rejection; applications without the prescribed application form are not accepted.
Important Dates
- Notification date: 12/09/2025.
- Application deadline: 18/09/2025 (within 10 days).
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
