Berhampur University Project Assistant Physics 2026

The P.G. Department of Physics, Berhampur University is hiring 1 Project Assistant on a contract basis for the MRIP-2025 project funded by OSHEC, Government of Odisha. If you have an M.Sc in Physics with at least 55% marks and want to work on advanced condensed matter research under Dr. Sashi Sekhar Behera, this is your chance. The selection is by a walk-in-interview on 30 April 2026 at 10:30 AM with a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 12,000 per month.

Berhampur University Project Assistant Physics 2026 — 1 Post

Berhampur University, located at Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur (Ganjam District, Odisha), has issued Advertisement No. 01/BU/PHY/MRIP/SSB/2026 dated 17 April 2026 for a Project Assistant position under the Extramural Project titled "Carrier-induced local moment magnetisation and determination of exchange constant from step Magnetisation in p-Sn1-xEuxTe". The appointment is purely temporary for 2 years and co-terminus with the project funds.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• Candidates must hold an M.Sc degree in Physics with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized University.

Desirable Qualification

• Specialisation in Condensed Matter Physics.
• Knowledge of any programming language such as FORTRAN, Python, Mathematica, MATLAB, or Scilab.

Age Limit

• The advertisement does not specify a fixed age limit.
• You must mention your age (as on the date of interview) on the prescribed Application Form (Annexure-I).

Salary

• Consolidated fellowship: Rs. 12,000 per month (as per funding agency guidelines).
• No travelling or other allowances are admissible for attending the interview.
• Selected candidates cannot claim regular or part-time appointments in the institute or any other institute during their tenure.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement.

Selection Process

1. Walk-in-Interview at the P.G. Department of Physics, Berhampur University.
2. Reach the venue with a complete CV and self-attested photocopies of all certificates.
3. Original certificates and mark sheets must be produced before the selection committee.
4. The committee evaluates academic record and research-area fit.
5. Final selection is at the discretion of the committee. Canvassing in any form will disqualify candidature.

How to Apply

1. Download the Application Form (Annexure-I) from buodisha.edu.in.
2. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, experience, technical skills, M.Sc dissertation title, NET / GATE qualification (if any), and publications.
3. Attach a complete CV and self-attested photocopies of certificates.
4. Carry the originals for verification at the time of interview.
5. Report at the P.G. Department of Physics, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur-760007 (Odisha) on 30 April 2026 at 10:30 AM.
6. Contact Dr. Sashi Sekhar Behera (PI) at 7436901318 or by email sashisekhar10@gmail.com / ssb.phy@buodisha.edu.in for any queries.

Important Dates

• Notification date: 17 April 2026
• Walk-in-Interview date: 30 April 2026
• Interview time: 10:30 AM
• Tenure of appointment: 2 years (co-terminus with project funds)

• Carry out experimental and theoretical work on the MRIP-2025 project on local moment magnetisation in p-Sn1-xEuxTe.
• Perform step magnetisation measurements and determine exchange constants.
• Run programs in FORTRAN, Python, Mathematica, MATLAB, or Scilab to analyse data.
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and data logs.
• Assist the Principal Investigator with literature review and reporting.
• Prepare draft research notes and contribute to publications and conference presentations.
• Support the P.G. Department of Physics in lab management and student demonstrations as required.