Central University Recruitment 2026: Senior Project Associate at Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya

Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (M.P.), has announced a high-level research opening for a Senior Project Associate. This position is part of the prestigious DBT-BUILDER program, an interdisciplinary initiative funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) designed to advance research and education in the life sciences.

Project Context: DBT-BUILDER Program

The project, “Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Programme for Advanced Research and Education (Level II),” is a five-year initiative aimed at upgrading research infrastructure and fostering collaborative science. As a Senior Project Associate, you will be at the helm of advanced analytical tasks and mentoring.

Role Details at a Glance

Feature	Details
Post	Senior Project Associate (01 Post)
Total Emoluments	₹45,360 (₹42,000 + 8% HRA)
Funding Agency	Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India
Project Period	5 Years (Role is co-terminus with project)
Location	Sagar, Madhya Pradesh

Eligibility & Qualifications

The university is seeking highly experienced candidates capable of independent research and supervision.

Essential: * M.Sc. in Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or Zoology with 4+ years of R&D experience.
- OR a Ph.D. in any of the above Life Science disciplines.
Desirable Skills: * Hands-on experience with Molecular Biology techniques, HPLC, Microarray, and Nanoparticle analysis.
- Strong background in data collection, manuscript writing, and report analysis.
Key Responsibility: Monitoring research activities and assisting Ph.D. and Master’s students with their dissertations.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted within 15 days of the advertisement (approx. by February 11, 2026).

Format: Use the prescribed application format (available via the university).
Documents: Attach self-attested mark sheets, degree certificates, experience letters, and the first page of your publications.
Submission: * Speed Post: Send to Dr. Chandrama Prakash Upadhyay, Project Coordinator, Dept. of Biotechnology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar-470003, M.P.
- Email: Send a single PDF containing the form and all enclosures to cpupadhyay@gmail.com and rkkoiri@gmail.com.

Selection & Interview

Interview Mode: Offline (In-person) at the Department of Biotechnology, Sagar.
Guidelines: Selection will follow DST OM SR/S9/Z-05/2019 norms.
Note: Candidates already employed in projects must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC).