MGU Junior Research Fellow/ Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Last date: 25 November 2026 Vacancies: 1 How to apply: By email to [email protected] Pay: Rs. 25,000 per month + 10% HRA per month = Rs. 27,500 per month Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification Age limit: Below 28 years Place: School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala

The official notification gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below. Download MGU notification PDF

Qualification: M. Sc. in Chemistry (minimum 60% marks); Candidates who have qualified with NET/GATE will be given preferences Experience: Research experience in inorganic synthesis and/or self-assembly in aqueous phase will be given preference Age limit: Below 28 years Other conditions: Selected candidate will have the opportunity to pursue full-time PhD at MGU. Work will be in collaboration with CoE-KISTI and IIT Palakkad. Desirable: Qualified NET/GATE will be given preferences Research experience in inorganic synthesis and/or self-assembly in aqueous phase will be given preference

Temporary position on a project that starts in December 2026 Fellowship is for 1 year initially and will be renewed based on the performance of candidate Possibility to extend next year following a mandatory assessment of performance after the first year Selected candidate will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer

Shortlisting of applications Interview (date and details informed to shortlisted candidates via email) Interview date and details will be informed to shortlisted candidates via email If shortlisted candidates are many, the selection committee may restrict the number called for interview after considering qualifications and experience above the minimum The decision of the selection committee will be final

Complete CV with personal details, academic qualifications, research experience and publications Name, affiliation and email address of two referees (in the CV) Other relevant documents, as a PDF attachment

Project funded by Ignite Lifescience Foundation; fellowship as per Ignite Lifescience guidelines

This article is based on the official notification of Mahatma Gandhi University, dated 11 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.