Periyar University Project Assistant (Microbiology) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Periyar University; Salem; In loco; INR 152.000 - 182.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, invites applications for a Project Assistant in a consultancy project led by Dr. A. Murugan.

The role offers Rs. 15,000 per month for 2 years for candidates with an MSc in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences, and age below 30 years. Selected candidate will work on valorisation of dairy whey into a postbiotic-enriched beverage, with preference given to practical experience in fermentation, metabolite extraction, and analytical

Competenze

• M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life Sciences from a recognized university.
• Candidate should possess relevant laboratory skills and show aptitude for research.
• Preference will be given to experience in fermentation and analytical methods.

Conoscenze

Fermentation technology

Postbiotic extraction

Analytical techniques

Formazione

MSc in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences

Descrizione del lavoro

One Project Assistant is needed for the consultancy project "Valorisation of Dairy Processing Whey into a Functional Whey Beverage Fortified with Health Promoting Postbiotics" at Periyar University, Salem, funded by Monarch Biotech Pvt. Ltd, Chennai. The post pays Rs. 15,000/- per month for 2 years and needs an M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Life Sciences, with an age below 30 years. Applications in the prescribed format must be received by Dr. A. Murugan, Principal Investigator, by 10 November 2026.

Periyar University Project Assistant - 1 at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu

Advertisement No. Proceeding No. PU/R/P&D6/ 017559/2026 dated 22.10.2026

Project Valorisation of Dairy Processing Whey into a Functional Whey Beverage Fortified with Health Promoting Postbiotics (Consultancy Project)

Funding Agency Monarch Biotech Pvt. Ltd, Chennai

Tenure 2 Years

Post Name Project Assistant

Vacancies 1

Pay Rs. 15,000/- per month

Age Limit Below 30 years

Job Location Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu

Application Mode Application in the prescribed format sent to the Principal Investigator

Last Date to Apply 10.11.2026 (last date of receiving application)

The official notification does not specify the application fee or the details of the selection process.

Periyar University is a State University in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Its letterhead describes it as NAAC A++ Grade, NIRF Rank 94, State Public University rank 40, and SDG Institutions Rank Band 11-50. This Project Assistant post is part of a consultancy project led by Dr. A. Murugan, Dean – Research Affairs and Professor, Department of Microbiology, who is the Principal Investigator.

Who Can Apply

M.Sc., in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life Sciences from recognized university.

According to the notice, candidates with the following skills will be given preference:

• Fermentation technology
• Postbiotic/metabolite extraction from microbial cultures
• Analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis spectrophotometry

Age Limit

Candidates must be below 30 years of age. The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age, and it does not mention any age relaxation.

See the official notification for the full eligibility for this post.

The Project Assistant will receive emoluments of Rs. 15,000/- per month. The appointment is for a duration of 2 years. The appointment is purely temporary, and the person appointed has no right to claim any regular appointment in the University. No TA/DA will be paid at the time of joining.

Documents named in the notice

• Recent passport sized photo, affixed on the application form
• Details of GATE/CSIR/UGC National Exam qualification, with percent of marks/rank and year of qualifying
• Educational qualification details for Class X, Higher Secondary, Under Graduation, Post Graduation and any other, with institution, year of passing, subjects, % of marks/CGPA and distinction/division
• List of publications (if any)
• Working experience (if any), and whether currently employed
• Names and addresses of two referees, with phone number and e-mail address
• A signed declaration that all entries in the form and attached sheets are true

The application form also asks for full name, date of birth, place of birth, sex, marital status, nationality, category (OC/BC/MBC/SC/ST), whether physically handicapped, father's name, address of correspondence, phone/mobile number and e-mail address.

Selection and Interview

The notice mentions an interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The interview date and venue are not specified in the notice.

Event

Date

Date of Proceeding 22.10.2026

Last date of receiving application 10.11.2026

• For any enquiry, candidates may contact the PI on 89034 46800.
• The university's letterhead also lists Phone: [phone] Ext 228, 2346269 and Fax: [phone].