University of Calicut Project Associate II Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1 Post

The DST-PURSE Programme of the University of Calicut has invited applications for one post of Project Associate II under the DST-PURSE project titled "Harvesting Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future: Explorations on Designer Molecules and Functional Materials". The notification, File No. 153626/DOP/Asst-2/2023/Admn dated 07.11.2026, is issued with Dr. Abraham Joseph, Senior Professor in the Department of Chemistry, as the project coordinator. The vacancy is in the Open Competition (OC) category, and the appointment is purely temporary, tenable till 29.11.2027 or completion of the project, whichever is earlier. The fellowship is Rs. 35,000 per month plus HRA.

Candidates need a Master's degree in Chemistry (or a relevant discipline) from a recognised university or equivalent, together with two years of research experience in a relevant field. Qualification in CSIR-UGC NET/GATE, or selection through national-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments, agencies or institutions, is desirable, as is demonstrated research experience in nanomaterials, electrocatalysis/photocatalysis, energy-related applications or atomically precise nanoclusters. The age limit is 35 years, with relaxation as per DST, Government of India norms. The notice adds that if a suitable candidate is not available in the Project Associate II category, the post will be treated as Project Associate I, and that the selected associate will have the option of registering for the PhD programme under the guidance of the project team as per university regulations.

Interested candidates should email their biodata, along with their email ID and copies of relevant certificates, to the coordinator at purseuoc@gmail.com on or before 20 November 2026, with the subject "Application for the DST PURSE project". Only short-listed candidates will be intimated by email and will have to attend a written test and personal interview; selection is based on performance in the written test and the subsequent interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the test and interview, no application fee is mentioned in the notice, and the selected candidate has to join immediately. The Project Associate must work full-time on the project and should not draw salary from any other source.

Eligibility

• Master's degree in Chemistry (or relevant discipline) from a recognized university or equivalent
• 2 years of research experience in a relevant field
• Age limit 35 years, with relaxation as per DST, Govt. of India norms
• Vacancy in Open Competition (OC) category
• Desirable: CSIR-UGC NET/GATE qualification or selection through national-level examinations of Central Government departments/agencies/institutions
• Desirable: research experience in nanomaterials, electrocatalysis/photocatalysis, energy-related applications or atomically precise nanoclusters

Selection Process

1. Selection will be based on performance in a written test and a subsequent personal interview; only short-listed candidates will be intimated through email.

Salary / Pay Scale

Rs. 35,000 + HRA per month

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