Scientist Positions at NIPER Mohali, Punjab, India

June 22, 2025

Designation/Position- Scientist Positions at NIPER Mohali

NIPER, Mohali, Punjab, India, invites applications for the Scientist Positions at NIPER Mohali from eligible and interested candidates.

About- The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), SAS Nagar is an autonomous Institute of National importance set up by the Government of India, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers by an Act of Parliament, to impart higher education and undertake advanced research in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Technology and Management. The Institute intends to fill the posts of Assistant Professors, one in each below-mentioned discipline in Pay Level 12-A (Academic Pay Level) as per 7^th CPC (Pay Range Rs. 1,01,500-1,67,400) on direct recruitment basis.

Research/Job Area- Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biological Science/ Chemical Science/ Pharmacoinformatics/ Cheminformatics/ Bioinformatic/Microbiology/ Biotechnology

Location- NIPER, Mohali, Punjab, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

Post Name	Essential Qualification	Desirable Qualification	Job Responsibilities
Scientific Coordinator	Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biological Science/ Chemical Science/ Pharmacoinformatics/ Cheminformatics/ Bioinformatics/ with relevant experience.	Experience in development of AI/ML based predictive algorithm to identify potential antivirals. Experience in CADD/ Drug targets identification/ /Omics based antiviral drug discovery. Experience in database development and management.	Candidate will perform AI/ML based predictive algorithm to identify potential antivirals and CADD /Drug targets identification/Omics based antiviral drug discovery. Additionally, candidate will be responsible for database development and management.
Scientific Coordinator	Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Life Science/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology with relevant experience	Research experience in handling BSL2/3 bacterial pathogens and drug screening/ Molecular Biology/ diagnostic assay development/molecular recognition element (aptamers, antibodies, and nanobodies development).	Candidate will be actively involved in the antibacterial drug discovery work (screening the synthetic compounds, natural products and biologics). He/She will also be responsible for diagnostic assay development work. Additionally, candidate will be responsible for data management and report preparation.
Scientific Coordinator	Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Life Science/Chemical Science/ Microbiology/Biotechnolog y with relevant experience.	Research experience in molecular biology, or protein chemistry, or cell culture, or BSL2/BSL3 pathogen handling.	Candidate will be actively involved in the antiviral drug discovery and development. He/She will also be responsible for antiviral assay development work. Additionally, candidate will be responsible for data management and report preparation.

Job/Position Description-

The positions are purely on temporary basis initially for a period of one (01) year which may be extended for other term(s) on case to case basis depending upon the job/specific requirement and performance of the individuals.

Positions	No. of Position	Upper age limit	*Remunerations (Fixed)**
Scientific Coordinator	03	40 years	Rs. 58,000/- pm
Sr. Research Fellow	06	37 years	Rs. 42,000/- pm
Technical Assistant	08	35 years	Rs. 37,000/- pm
Clerk	02	35 years	Rs. 30,000/- pm

The application fee prescribed for the post is mentioned below:

i. for General and OBC candidates: Rs. 500/-

ii. for SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidate: NIL

How to Apply-

A scanned copy of duly filled application form in the prescribed proforma along with proof of payment of application fee, wherever applicable and all supporting documents towards claim of eligibility is also required to be sent (in .pdf format) through e-mail at recruitmentcell@niper.ac.in. However, the application will only be considered on receipt of hard copy of application.