Anna University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

Anna University Chennai is hiring 1 Project Assistant on contract for a research project funded by the Chief Minister's Research Grant (CMRG) 2025-26. If you have a B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, or M.Sc in Biotechnology, Computational Biology, or Bioinformatics, you can apply by post. The last date to submit your hard-copy application is 1 June 2026 by 5:00 PM. The salary is a consolidated Rs. 25,000 per month and the appointment is for one year, extendable based on performance.

Anna University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Anna University, Chennai, has released a notification for one Project Assistant post in its Centre for Biotechnology. The post is linked to a CMRG project titled "Screening and testing of antivirals for controlling Banana bunchy top virus in fields using AI-based structural insights", sanctioned by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Government of Tamil Nadu. This is a one-year contract role, ideal for biotech and bioinformatics graduates who want hands-on AI-driven plant virology research experience.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have one of the following:
  • B.E / B.Tech in Biotechnology or Bioinformatics
  • OR / AND M.E / M.Tech in Biotechnology, Computational Biology, or Bioinformatics
  • OR M.Sc in Biotechnology, Computational Biology, or Bioinformatics
• Preferred skills: Research experience, computational biology tools, AI / structural bioinformatics, and scientific writing are useful.

Salary

• Consolidated pay: Rs. 25,000 per month
• This is a project-linked contract post — no separate allowances are mentioned
• Appointment is for one year, extendable based on performance until the project ends

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

Selection is done in the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: Based on your qualification and experience mentioned in the application and CV.
2. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called. The interview date and time will be sent to eligible candidates by email only.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. No postal delay will be entertained.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from the official Anna University notification.
2. Fill the application form and attach your curriculum vitae (CV).
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates.
4. Write a one-page self-assessment explaining how you are the most suitable candidate.
5. Place everything in a sealed envelope superscribed "Application for Project Assistant - CMRG Project, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University".
6. Send the hard-copy application to The Director, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai-600025 so as to reach on or before 1 June 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 9 May 2026
• Last Date to Submit Hard-Copy Application: 1 June 2026 by 5:00 PM
• Age Reference Date: 1 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be intimated to shortlisted candidates by email

• Conduct research activities aligned with the objectives of the CMRG project on Banana bunchy top virus
• Collect and analyse experimental and computational data for the research
• Apply AI-based and structural bioinformatics tools to screen and test antivirals
• Collaborate with team members to achieve project milestones on time
• Prepare reports, presentations, and manuscripts to share research findings
• Help in preparing draft publications and conference posters
• Assist the Principal Investigator with other suitable project-related tasks