Research Associate / Post Doctoral Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry at NIPER Raebareli National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli in

NIPER Raebareli is inviting applications for a Research Associate / Post Doctoral Fellow position under an IGNITE Life Science Foundation sponsored project in Medicinal Chemistry and related Chemical Sciences.

The post is based at the Department of Medicinal Chemistry, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-R), Raebareli, India, and is associated with Dr. Sandeep Chandrashekharappa. The project is described as a temporary, purely project-based appointment with a consolidated salary of INR 56,000 per month + HRA.

Research areas / keywords: medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, chemical sciences, organic synthesis, characterization, purification, manuscript drafting, and report preparation. Candidates with strong publication records and experience in SCI-indexed journals are especially encouraged.

Eligibility highlights: Indian citizens only; M.Pharm, M.S.(Pharm.), M.Sc. in Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Chemistry, or a PG degree in a relevant branch of Chemical Sciences; PhD or thesis submitted; first-class academic record at graduate and postgraduate levels; publications in SCI-indexed journals; GPAT/GATE/CSIR-NET preferred; age limit 35 years with applicable government relaxations.

Application process: candidates should email the completed application form and scanned supporting documents to the PI. Shortlisted candidates will attend a walk-in interview on 8 June 2026 at 9:00 AM at NIPER Raebareli Transit Campus, Bijnore-Sisendi Road, Lucknow. Bring original certificates, photocopies, and the filled application form. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.

This is a strong opportunity for researchers seeking a postdoctoral or research associate role in pharmaceutical/medicinal chemistry within an Indian national institute.