About Job
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Kolkata, an Institute of National Importance under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, invites applications for engagement in its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Flow Chemistry and Continuous Manufacturing. Exciting opportunities are available for dedicated professionals to join this centre on a temporary contractual basis, starting with a duration of 1 year, extendable up to 3 years based on performance, for roles ranging from Research Associate (I & II) to Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Kolkata
Position(s): Research Associate-I, Research Associate-II, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (Centre of Excellence in Continuous Manufacturing)
Advertisement No.: R-11/45/01/2024/NK/CoE/
Last Date for Receipt of Application: 20th February 2026
Details of Position
The engagement for all positions is purely contractual and initially for a duration of 1 year.
- Research Associate-I: 01 Position. Upper Age Limit: 35 years. Salary: 58,000/- +HRA
- Research Associate-II: 01 Position. Upper Age Limit: 40 years. Salary: 61,000/- +HRA
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO): 01 Position. Upper Age Limit: 45 years. Salary: 1,00,000/- +HRA
Eligibility Details
Job Description for RA-I & RA-II: The candidate should develop new formulations in a laboratory using continuous and traditional batch processes, write manuscripts for scientific publications, and perform other assigned research work.
- Research Associate-I Requirements: First-class Master's degree (M. Pharm/ M.S. (Pharm)/M. Tech) in Pharmaceutics/ Quality Assurance/ Industrial Pharmacy with 03 years of experience in Academic/Industry Research/ product design and development with at least one research paper in SCI journal. Experience in solid oral dosage forms is desirable.
- Research Associate-II Requirements: Ph.D in Pharmaceutics/ Industrial Pharmacy with 02 years of experience in Academic/Industry Research/ product design and development with at least one research paper in SCI journal. Experience in solid oral dosage forms is desirable.
Job Description for CEO: Managing the project-related work, collaborating with industries and transfer of technologies, designing the projects, training the academic and industrial researchers on Continuous manufacturing, planning for generating revenue for the centre and performing other assigned work.
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Requirements: PhD in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Sciences/relevant field with a minimum of 05 years of research experience (out of which 02 years should be in solid oral dosage forms development activities in the industry) OR M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics / Quality Assurance / Industrial Pharmacy with 10 years of research experience (out of which 05 years should be in solid oral dosage forms development activities in the industry). Candidates having patents and publications in continuous manufacturing/relevant technologies/formulations are highly desirable.
Age criteria may apply as per policy.
Application Details
Application Deadline: 20th February 2026 (Last date of receipt of application).
Application Method: Online via Email.
Candidates should apply with their CV along with a list of publications, educational certificates, and experience certificates to the email ID: nipercontrectt@niperkolkata.ac.in. The email subject line must be: “Application for the post of RA- I/RA-II/CEO of Continuous Manufacturing – CoE project”.
Important Conditions
- The position is purely contractual and initially for a duration of 1 year.
- Selected candidates will not be entitled to claim for regular appointment/absorption in the institute.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
- Medical benefits for current research fellow will also be extended to the newly joined incumbent for the above said position.
Mode of Selection
The date of the interview will be intimated to the shortlisted candidates by email.
Important Links
- Advertisement: NIPER Kolkata Official Site (Reference Advertisement No. R-11/45/01/2024/NK/CoE/)
- Application Email: nipercontrectt@niperkolkata.ac.in
- Official Site: NIPER Kolkata Official Website