University of Calicut Project Associate II Recruitment 2026

• A master's degree in chemistry or a relevant discipline from a recognized university, or an equivalent qualification, is required.
• Candidates must have two years of research experience in a relevant field.
• CSIR-UGC NET/GATE qualification or selection through a national-level examination conducted by a Central Government department, agency or institution is desirable.
• Research experience in nanomaterials, electrocatalysis or photocatalysis, energy-related applications, or atomically precise nanoclusters is desirable.

• Prepare a biodata containing your email ID and copies of relevant certificates.
• Check the official notification for the coordinator's email address and send the documents by email.
• Use the subject line “Application for the DST PURSE project”.
• Send the application on or before 20-11-2026.

About the position

The University of Calicut has announced one Project Associate II position under the DST-PURSE programme in its Department of Chemistry. The post is for the project “Harvesting Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future Explorations on Designer Molecules and Functional Materials”, coordinated by Senior Professor Dr. Abraham Joseph. The vacancy is in the Open Competition category and the appointment is purely temporary.

Eligibility and desirable experience

Applicants must hold a master's degree in chemistry or a relevant discipline from a recognized university, or an equivalent qualification. They also need two years of research experience in a relevant field. The stated maximum age is 35 years, with relaxation under DST, Government of India norms; the notice does not specify the date on which age is calculated.

CSIR-UGC NET/GATE qualification or selection through specified national-level examinations is desirable. The notice also identifies experience in nanomaterials, electrocatalysis or photocatalysis, energy-related applications and atomically precise nanoclusters as desirable. Relevant hands-on research and demonstrated expertise may receive consideration in selection.

Pay and appointment

The remuneration is ₹35,000 plus HRA. The position is tenable until 29 November 2027 or the project's completion, whichever comes first. The selected associate must work full-time on the project and must not receive a salary from another source. If no suitable Project Associate II candidate is available, the post will be treated as Project Associate I. The selected associate may register for a PhD under project team members, subject to prevailing University regulations.

Application and selection

Prepare a biodata with your email ID and copies of relevant certificates. Send these to the coordinator by email by 20 November 2026, using “Application for the DST PURSE project” as the subject. Refer to the official notification for the email address.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and must attend a written test followed by a personal interview. No test or interview date or venue is given. Candidates will not receive TA/DA for attending, and the selected candidate must join immediately.