PU Project Associate I Fuel Cells Recruitment 2026

PU Project Associate I Recruitment 2026: Overview

Pondicherry University (PU) is recruiting a Project Associate I for an AICTE-RPS-funded study at its Centre for Nanoscience and Technology. Based at R. V. Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry, the position is a research engagement tied to the project.

The study is titled Scalable Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Engineered with High Entropy Electrodes and Machine Learning Driven Optimization. Its focus brings fuel cells, electrode materials and machine learning into the same research project.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Initial engagement: The appointment starts with a one-year term. An extension can take it up to three years, within the project duration.
• Project-linked tenure: The position ends with the project. Keep that condition in mind when considering the longer period mentioned in the notice.
• Joining: If selected, you should be ready to join immediately. The notice asks for this readiness explicitly.
• Travel: The university will not pay travel or daily allowances if you attend the interview in person.
• Communication: Shortlisted applicants will receive information by email only. Watch the email account used for your application for further communication.

Application Submission Notes

Send your application to Prof. K. Suresh Babu at sureshbabu.nst@pondiuni.ac.in, with the application material combined into a single PDF.

Use the subject Application for the post of Project Associate- I so your email clearly identifies the position.

For questions about this notice, contact Dr. K. Suresh Babu, Professor, Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, through the same email address.