Presidency University Kolkata Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
Presidency University, Kolkata has released an official recruitment advertisement inviting applications from motivated and eligible Indian citizens for the post of Project Assistant under an ANRF-sponsored research project. The project is titled "Sustainable Fungal Chitosan for Hemostasis: From Strain Optimization to Regulatory-Ready Patch Development" and will be carried out under the supervision of Dr. Paulomi Ghosh, Assistant Professor, Institute of Health Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata.
Advertisement Date: 01 July 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Organization Name | Presidency University, Kolkata |
| Post Name | Project Assistant |
| Project Title | Sustainable Fungal Chitosan for Hemostasis: From Strain Optimization to Regulatory-Ready Patch Development |
| Funding Agency | ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation) |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Paulomi Ghosh |
| Principal Investigator Designation | Assistant Professor, Institute of Health Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata |
| Job Location | Institute of Health Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Employment Type | Contractual (Project-Based) |
| Project Duration | Three Years |
| Tenure of Assignment | Three Years, subject to the availability of funds from the funding agency. |
| Monthly Fellowship | ₹27,000 per month + ₹8,100 (30% HRA) |
| Total Monthly Salary | ₹35,100 |
| Nationality | Indian Citizens |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Released | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application by Email | 08 July 2026 |
| Interview Date | 10 July 2026 (Friday) |
| Reporting Time | Candidates should report at least 15 minutes before the scheduled interview. |
| Result Date | Not Mentioned |
Application Process
Interested and eligible Indian citizens must submit their application through email to the Principal Investigator on or before 08 July 2026.
Applications submitted after the prescribed deadline may not be considered.
Email Address for Application
- Email: paulomi.ihs@presiuniv.ac.in
Documents Required
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) including contact number and email address.
- Name and email address or phone number of one referee who can provide feedback regarding the candidate's academic background.
- Scanned copies of educational mark sheets and certificates.
- Government-issued Photo Identity Proof.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for this recruitment.
Essential Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology with First Division.
Desirable Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Microbiology with First Division.
- Previous research experience related to microbiology and materials science.
- Good oral and written communication skills in English demonstrated through presentations.
- NET-qualified candidates will be given preference.
Age Limit
The official notification does not mention any minimum age, maximum age, cutoff date, or age relaxation for applicants.
Reservation Details
No reservation policy or category-wise reservation details have been mentioned in the official notification.
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the official recruitment notification.
Selection Process
Candidates fulfilling the prescribed eligibility criteria will be considered for the recruitment process. The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Scrutiny and shortlisting of applications.
- Interview.
- Final selection based on eligibility, qualifications, research experience, and interview performance.
Job Responsibilities
The selected Project Assistant will actively participate in the research activities of the ANRF-funded project. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Optimising growth curves of different fungal strains.
- Extraction of fungal chitosan.
- Production of biomaterials.
- Conducting in vitro characterization.
- Conducting in vivo characterization.
- Participating in publishing scientific findings in reputed peer-reviewed international journals.
- Collaborating with faculty members and researchers within the department at Presidency University.
Project Duration and Appointment
| Project Duration | Three Years |
| Tenure of Assignment | Three Years, subject to the availability of funds from the funding agency. |
| Nature of Appointment | Temporary and Project-Based. |
Salary and Fellowship
| Basic Fellowship | ₹27,000 per month |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹8,100 per month (30%) |
| Total Monthly Emoluments | ₹35,100 |
Contact Information
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Paulomi Ghosh |
| Designation | Assistant Professor, Institute of Health Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata |
| Application Email | paulomi.ihs@presiuniv.ac.in |
Other Important Information
- Applications are invited from motivated and eligible Indian citizens.
- NET-qualified candidates will be given preference during the selection process.
- Candidates are required to report at least 15 minutes before the scheduled interview.
- The selected candidate will have opportunities to publish scientific research findings in reputed peer-reviewed international journals.
- The selected Project Assistant is encouraged to establish collaborations with other members of the department at Presidency University.
- The appointment is purely temporary and project-based.
- Continuation of the appointment is subject to the availability of funds from the funding agency.
