Pondicherry University has currently issued 2 live job notices with 2 open vacancies. Details are provided below.
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1 Junior Research Fellow/ Project Associate (Department of Chemistry) vacancy at Pondicherry University
Applications are invited for appointment to 1 contractual post of Junior Research Fellow/ Project Associate (Department of Chemistry) at Pondicherry University under a research project. The application process will remain open till 10-04-2026.
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow/ Project Associate (Department of Chemistry) |
| Project Name | Transition Metal-Catalyzed C-H Functionalization for the Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the advancement of sustainable and efficient chemical synthesis. It aims to achieve transition metal-catalyzed C-H functionalization for the synthesis of bioactive molecules. This research explores how direct activation of typically inert bonds can streamline the creation of complex pharmaceuticals. This project is funded by the ANRF and is based at Pondicherry University. |
| Duration | 3 years (initial tenure one year, extendable for two more years) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | M. Sc. in Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry (with at least 55% marks) |
| Monthly Salary | - Rs 37,000/-pm + 20% HRA for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or GATE candidates;
- Rs 33,000/-pm + 20% HRA for M.Sc. Chemistry and two years of experience in R&D in industrial and Academic Institutions (Project Associate – II);
- Rs 30,000/-pm + 20% HRA for non-NET candidates (Project Associate – I)
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| Selection Process | Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of academic qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and invited to attend the interview in offline mode. Final selection will be made on the basis of interview performance. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Interested and eligible candidates may submit a detailed curriculum vitae (maximum four pages), clearly specifying qualifications and experience, to the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. M. Bakthadoss, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Pondicherry University, Puducherry‑605014. Applications should be sent by email to bakthadoss@pondiuni.ac.in on or before 10-04-2026. |
| Last Date to Apply | 10-04-2026 |
| Contact | Dr. M. Bakthadoss, Professor & Head (Principal Investigator); Email ID: bakthadoss@pondiuni.ac.in |
| Job Location | Puducherry |
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1 Junior Research Fellow (Department of Physics) vacancy at Pondicherry University
Applications are being accepted by Pondicherry University for 1 contractual post of Junior Research Fellow (Department of Physics) under a research project. The last date for submission of applications is 19-04-2026.
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (Department of Physics) |
| Project Name | Development of an electrochemical lithium sensor based on solid electrolytes for fusion technology |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the advancement of monitoring tools for high-temperature energy systems. It aims to achieve the development of an electrochemical lithium sensor based on solid electrolytes for fusion technology. The research explores how solid-state materials can reliably detect lithium concentrations in liquid metal blankets used in fusion reactors. This project is funded by the DAE-BRNS and is based at Pondicherry University. |
| Duration | 3 years (Appointment reviewed every year; JRF may be promoted to SRF subject to satisfactory performance) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | - M.Sc. in Physics/Materials Science with a minimum first class (60% score or CGPA=6.5).
- Desirable: Valid NET-JRF / GATE score with experience in solid electrolytes.
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| Monthly Salary | Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA as per DAE – BRNS norms |
| Age Limit | maximum 28 years as on 19-04-2026 |
| Selection Process | Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of academic qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and invited to attend the interview in offline mode. Final selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in the personal interview conducted by the Selection Committee. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Eligible candidates must submit a brief bio‑data, clearly indicating educational qualifications with percentage/CGPA at each level and research experience (if any). The application should be sent via email, along with scanned copies of educational certificates and supporting documents, to the Principal Investigator. The subject line of the email must read “Application for JRF”. Applications should be emailed to crm@pondunii.ac.in on or before 19-04-2026. |
| Last Date to Apply | 19-04-2026 |
| Contact | Dr. C.R. Mariappan (Principal Investigator); Email ID: crm@pondunii.ac.in |
| Job Location | Puducherry |
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