The CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh has released Rolling Advertisement No. 2026-06-02 inviting applications for the post of Senior Project Associate under a research project titled “Scaleup and Validation of Plasmonic Photothermal Based Sterilizer for a Batch of Large Surgical Tools.” This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related background who have research experience.
CSIR-IMTECH Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH) |
| Advertisement No. | 2026-06-02 |
| Post Name | Senior Project Associate |
| Total Vacancy | 01 |
| Job Location | Chandigarh |
| Project Title | Scaleup and Validation of Plasmonic Photothermal Based Sterilizer for a Batch of Large Surgical Tools |
| Salary | ₹42,000 + HRA per month |
| Age Limit | 40 Years |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | 01 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must satisfy any one of the following qualifications:
Option 1
- Master’s/Integrated Master’s in:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
- MVSc
- Animal Sciences
AND
- Minimum 3 years of Research & Development experience in Industrial, Academic, or Scientific organizations.
OR
Option 2
- Master’s/Integrated Master’s in Engineering or Technology
OR
Option 3
- PhD in:
- Science
- Pharmacy (Pharma)
- MD/MS or equivalent
AND
- Minimum 2 years of Research & Development experience.
Desirable Qualification
Preference will be given to candidates having experience in:
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Life Sciences
- BSL-2 Laboratory
- Drug-resistant pathogen handling
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- Microbiological assays
- Biological efficacy evaluation
- Microscopy techniques
Salary
Selected candidates will receive:
- ₹42,000 per month
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age relaxation:
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women – 5 Years
- OBC – 3 Years
Important Notes
- Candidates whose results are awaited are not eligible to apply.
- In case of any discrepancy, the English version of the advertisement shall prevail.
Why Pharma Candidates Should Apply?
This recruitment is highly beneficial for M.Pharm, PhD (Pharma), and Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates with research experience. The project focuses on advanced sterilization technology, antimicrobial testing, and microbiological research, making it an excellent opportunity to work in a prestigious CSIR laboratory.
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