UOC Project Associate II Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The DST-PURSE Programme, Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut, has invited applications for one Project Associate II post in the project "Harvesting Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future Explorations on Designer Molecules and Functional Materials", coordinated by Dr. Abraham Joseph, Senior Professor. The remuneration is ₹35000+HRA, tenable till 29.11.2027 or completion of the project, whichever is earlier. Candidates need a Master's degree in chemistry (or relevant discipline) with 2 years of research experience in the relevant field. Applications are sent by email to [email protected] on or before 20-11-2026.

About the Project

The post is under the DST-PURSE Programme of the University of Calicut, with Dr. Abraham Joseph, Senior Professor, Department of Chemistry, as the coordinator. The project is titled "Harvesting Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future Explorations on Designer Molecules and Functional Materials". The post is purely temporary.

Who Can Apply

The vacancy is in the Open Competition (OC) category. The notice gives the age limit as 35*, with age relaxation as per DST, Govt. of India norms. It prints no date for counting age.

Desirable qualifications

• Qualification in CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or selection through national-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments, Agencies, or Institutions.
• Demonstrated research experience in one or more of: nanomaterials; electrocatalysis/photocatalysis; energy-related applications; atomically precise nanoclusters.

Because the position is tenable for one year, the notice says preference may be given to candidates with relevant research experience and demonstrated expertise in these areas. Hands-on research experience directly relevant to the project may be given due consideration in selection, in addition to the national-level qualifications. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility.

Pay and Tenure

The fellowship/remuneration is ₹35000+HRA. The duration of the project/selection is till 29.11.2027 or completion of the project, whichever earlier. The notice states that the Project Associate should work full-time on the project and should not get any salary from other sources.

If suitable candidates are not available for the Project Associate II category, the post will be treated as Project Associate I. The selected Project Associate has the option of registering for the PhD program under the guidance of the project team members as per prevailing University regulations.

How to Apply for UOC Project Associate II

1. Prepare your biodata with your email ID, and copies of relevant certificates.
2. Send them by email to the coordinator at [email protected].
3. Write the subject as "Application for the DST PURSE project".
4. Send the email on or before 20-11-2026.

Documents named in the notice

• Biodata, along with email ID
• Copies of relevant certificates

For more details, the notice names Dr. Abraham Joseph, Senior Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut, Malappuram District 673 635. His email is [email protected], and his phone number is 9447650334.

Selection and Interview

Selection will be based on performance in a written test and a subsequent personal interview. Only short-listed candidates will be intimated through email, and they will have to attend the written test and interview. The notice does not give the test or interview date or venue.

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the test and interview.
• Selected candidates have to join immediately.
• The post is purely temporary.

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