Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), a state university in Kottayam, Kerala, has opened a single temporary Project Associate 1 position at its School of Chemical Sciences. The role is part of a Ramanujan Fellowship project funded by ANRF, Government of India, and involves laser spectroscopy work on the photophysical properties of organic molecules, along with sample preparation and small-scale synthesis under Dr. Chinju Govind M. V.
MGU Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
31 Oct
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Last date 31 Oct 2026 · 13 days left
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About MGU Project Associate 1 Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
- Post Name
- Project Associate 1
- Job Location
- Kottayam, Kerala
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- Up to 28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Consolidated amount of Rs. 25,000 per month
- Tenure
- Initially for 1 year, renewed based on the candidate's performance and availability of funds; coterminous with the Principal Investigator's Ramanujan Fellowship
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Associate 1
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Associate 1 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Associate 1
M.Sc. in Chemistry (minimum 60% marks). Candidates who have qualified with NET/GATE will be given preference. Candidates with prior research experience in steady-state or laser spectroscopy will be given preference.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate 1 | M.Sc. in Chemistry (minimum 60% marks). Candidates who have qualified with NET/GATE will be given preference. Candidates with prior research experience in steady-state or laser spectroscopy will be given preference. |
Age Limit
Below 28 years
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on qualifications and experience above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview; the date and details are sent by email.
Salary Structure
Consolidated amount of Rs. 25,000 per month
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a complete CV with personal details, academic qualifications, research experience, publications, and the name, affiliation and email address of two referees
- 2Compile the CV along with other relevant documents into a single PDF attachment
- 3Email the PDF application to the Principal Investigator at [email protected] on or before 31 October 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Complete CV with personal details
•Academic qualifications
•Research experience
•Publications
•Name
•Affiliation and email address of two referees
•Other relevant documents
Conditions
- The decision of the selection committee will be final
- If the number of shortlisted candidates called for the interview is large, the committee may restrict the number to a reasonable limit after considering qualifications and experience above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement
- The selected candidate will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 0481-2731036
Frequently Asked Questions
Is prior research experience mandatory for the Project Associate 1 post?
No. Candidates with prior research experience in steady-state or laser spectroscopy are given preference, but it is not a mandatory requirement.
How will shortlisted candidates be informed about the interview?
The interview date and details will be sent to shortlisted candidates by email.
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