PU Project Associate Nanoscience Recruitment 2026

PU Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026: Overview

Pondicherry University (PU) is hiring a Project Associate-I at its Centre for Nanoscience and Technology in Kalapet, Puducherry. The contract supports a research project funded by the All India Council for Technical Education Research Promotion Scheme (AICTE-RPS). The project explores 3D printing of composite materials for hard tissue replacements, using Fused Deposition Modelling. Its materials combine rare-earth-doped zirconia-toughened alumina with polylactide and polyetheretherketone, placing this opening within the centre's materials and nanoscience research.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Initial term: You would join for one year at first. The notice allows an extension of up to another two years within the project's three-year duration; it does not offer the full duration as an unconditional appointment.
• Project-linked engagement: The position ends with the project. Keep that limit in mind when considering the appointment and any plans that depend on a longer period of employment.
• Joining readiness: The selected person must be ready to join immediately. You should take this condition into account before applying if you have another commitment that could delay your start.
• Travel costs: If you attend in person, the university will not reimburse travel or daily allowances. You will need to meet those costs yourself.

Application Submission Notes

Send your application to Prof. S. Kannan at skannan.nst@pondiuni.ac.in and para_kanna@yahoo.com, with the attachments combined into a single PDF. Use the subject Application for the post of Project Associate-I in AICTE Project so the email identifies this opening.

For questions about the notice, contact Prof. S. Kannan, Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, at skannan.nst@pondiuni.ac.in. The centre is at R.V. Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry 605014.