Anna Univ Project Assistant Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Anna University BIT Campus is hiring 1 Project Assistant for a CMRG 2025-26 research project in Pharmaceutical Technology. If you have PG in Technology, Life Sciences, or Sciences, or UG/PG in Pharmacy and related fields, you can apply by post. The last date to submit the hard copy application is 15 June 2026. Salary is Rs. 25,000 per month on a consolidated basis.

Anna University Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

University College of Engineering, Anna University BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli, has released Advertisement No. AUBIT/PHARMA/CMRG250468 dated 11 May 2026. The post is under the CMRG 2025-26, DOTE Tamil Nadu sponsored project titled Smart Grain Shield: Nanoemulsion-Based Electro-spun Nanofibers Enriching Tebuconazole and Neem Oil to combat sheath blight disease and pest management. The position is purely temporary, initially for six months, and extension depends on performance.

Vacancy Details

• Post name: Project Assistant
• No. of posts: 1
• Project ID: CMRG250468
• Department: Pharmaceutical Technology, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
• Total project duration: 2 years

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• PG in Technology, Life Sciences, or Sciences such as Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, or Botany.
• OR UG/PG in Pharmacy, Pharm.D., Pharmaceutical Engineering/Technology, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Biomedical, Medical, Veterinary, or equivalent.

Desirable Qualification and Skills

• Analytical characterization and instrument handling relevant to the project.
• Cell biology, pharmacology, and biochemical techniques.
• Experience in nanoparticle formulation and drug delivery.
• Hands-on exposure to cell culture, in vitro assays, fluorescence microscopy, HPLC, DLS, and UV-Vis.
• Familiarity with microbial techniques.

Who should seriously consider this: This project is a good fit for candidates from pharmacy, biotechnology, nanotechnology, biomedical, medical, veterinary, microbiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, chemistry, and botany backgrounds who want hands-on research work in formulation, analytical tools, and plant disease management applications.

Project work area: The research focuses on nanoemulsion-based electro-spun nanofibers with tebuconazole and neem oil. Because the notice lists HPLC, DLS, UV-Vis, fluorescence microscopy, cell culture, and microbial techniques, candidates with laboratory exposure should highlight those skills clearly in the application.

Salary

• The selected candidate will get Rs. 25,000 per month as consolidated salary.
• The notice does not mention HRA or any separate allowances.

Application Fee

• Application fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notice.
• TA/DA: No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Selection Process

Selection is through shortlisting and interview as per Anna University guidelines.

1. Application Screening: The department will screen hard copy applications and supporting documents.
2. Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
3. Interview: The actual date and time will be sent only to shortlisted candidates by email.
4. Document Verification: Claims about qualification and experience must be supported by certificates.

The selected candidate will be required to register for Ph.D. research at Anna University, Chennai.

How to Apply

1. Fill the prescribed application form given in the official notification.
2. Attach self-attested photocopies of educational qualifications, experience certificates, mark sheets, and academic credential proof.
3. Send the completed hard copy application by post so that it reaches on or before 15 June 2026.
4. Address the application to Dr. A. Shanmugarathinam (PI), Assistant Prof (Sl.Gr), Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli - 620024, Tamil Nadu.
5. Write Application for the post of Project Assistant - Project ID. CMRG250468 on the top of the postal envelope.

Postal application note: The notice says that only hard copy applications with necessary enclosures will be considered. Do not rely on email submission unless the department separately asks for it.

Envelope note: Write Application for the post of Project Assistant - Project ID. CMRG250468 on the top of the postal envelope. This helps the department route your application to the correct project file.

Appointment duration: The first appointment is for six months. Extension depends on performance, and the total project duration is 2 years.

Application form details: The annexure asks for personal details, date of birth, category, contact information, address, education from matriculation onward, qualifying examinations such as GATE/CSIR/UGC/NET, professional experience, publications, awards, patents, and any other relevant information. Fill these carefully because the department will use the form for shortlisting.

Certificate proof: The notice says that any claim about qualification or experience must have the necessary certificates. Attach clear self-attested copies of degree certificates, mark sheets, experience proof, and academic credentials so your hard copy application is complete when it reaches the PI.

Important reminder: The interview date and time will be sent only to shortlisted candidates by email, so use a working mobile number and email address in the application form.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 11 May 2026
• Application Start: 11 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply by Post: 15 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced to shortlisted candidates by email

• Work on the CMRG research project on nanoemulsion-based electro-spun nanofibers
• Prepare and test formulations involving tebuconazole and neem oil as per project protocol
• Handle analytical characterization and instruments relevant to the project
• Assist with cell biology, pharmacology, biochemical, and microbial experiments
• Maintain lab records, sample logs, experiment notes, and project documentation
• Prepare data summaries, progress updates, and material for project review meetings
• Follow laboratory safety rules and support the Principal Investigator in research activities