Project Associate Position Open at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan’s Pharmaceutical School

The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPS) at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is looking to hire a Project Associate-I. This is a temporary, contractual position for a project titled “Preparation and characterization of genistein-loaded polylactic acid 1 hyaluronic acid (PLA/HA) co-axial nanofiber film for the management of peri-implant mucositis.”

The project, which is funded by the DHR, Government of India, has a tenure of three years.

Essential Qualifications and Emoluments

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated monthly salary of ₹37,200, which includes HRA.

To be considered for the role, applicants must have a valid GPAT, GATE, or NET qualification and one of the following postgraduate degrees:

M.Tech
M.S (Pharm)
M.Pharm
MSc in Pharmacy or Nanotechnology

Candidates must also demonstrate sound knowledge in the application of nano formulations for drug delivery.

Application Process and Important Dates

This is a single-vacancy position, and the selection will be based on a shortlisting process followed by an offline interview.

To apply, candidates must submit their application via email by September 21, 2025. Your application package must include a detailed CV and all supporting documents (certificates, mark sheets, etc.) compiled into a single PDF file. The email should be sent to jituhalder@soa.ac.in with the mandatory subject line: “Application for the post of Project Associate-l, SUG2025-1132”.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email to attend an in-person interview tentatively scheduled for October 6, 2025. Please note that attending the interview will not be reimbursed with TA/DA.