Unnikrishnan Sivan

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala is recruiting Assistant Professors on contract across multiple departments for the 2026-2027 academic year or until a permanent appointment is made. This is a strong opportunity for early-career academics and researchers interested in teaching and research roles in a major Indian university. The post highlights openings relevant to Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Technology, Food Science, Biophysics, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Nanoscience , and related areas. The notification also lists many other disciplines, including Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Environmental Science, Gender Studies, Energy Materials, Data Analytics, and more. Eligibility is governed by UGC norms. The notice specifies that candidates should have the relevant postgraduate qualification for the subject applied for, and in some departments UGC NET and/or PhD is required. For example, LLM with UGC NET/PhD is required for School of Indian Legal Thought, and MA/MSc/MCom + MEd with UGC NET/PhD is required for School of Pedagogical Sciences. The age limit is 70 years as on 01.01.2026. Relevant teaching experience, research publications, and other academic credentials are considered in the selection process. Funding : this is a paid contract appointment with a consolidated salary of Rs. 40,000 per month . Selection process : walk-in interview. Candidates must report one hour before the interview time with the application form, biodata, original certificates, self-attested copies of documents, experience certificates, and publications. The interview schedule is department-wise and runs from 06.06.2026 to 24.06.2026 at the Vice Chancellor’s Chamber, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. This opportunity is especially relevant for applicants in the life sciences, chemistry, materials-related fields, and interdisciplinary research areas seeking academic teaching experience.