NIPER Kolkata Centre of Excellence Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Posts

Applications are invited by the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Kolkata, for the engagement of personnel at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Flow Chemistry and Continuous Manufacturing. These positions are purely on a temporary basis for a duration of 1 year, extendable up to 3 years based on performance. Interested candidates with relevant research experience in Pharmaceutics and Solid Oral Dosage Forms are encouraged to apply.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Research Associate-I

• Essential Qualification: First class master’s degree (M.Pharm/ M.S. (Pharm)/ M.Tech) in Pharmaceutics/ Quality assurance/ Industrial Pharmacy.
• Experience: 03 years of experience in Academic/Industry Research/Product design and development with at least one research paper in an SCI journal.
• Desirable: Candidates having experience in solid oral dosage forms.

Eligibility for Research Associate-II

• Essential Qualification: Ph.D in Pharmaceutics/ Industrial Pharmacy.
• Experience: 02 years of experience in Academic/Industry Research/Product design and development with at least one research paper in an SCI journal.
• Desirable: Candidates having experience in solid oral dosage forms.

Eligibility for Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

• Essential Qualification: PhD in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Relevant field OR M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics / Quality Assurance / Industrial Pharmacy.
• Experience:
• Option 1 (PhD): Minimum 05 years of research experience, with 02 years in solid oral dosage forms development activities in the industry.
• Option 2 (M.Pharm): 10 years of research experience in Academic/Industry, out of which 05 years should be in solid oral dosage forms development activities in the industry.
• Desirable: Candidates having patents and publications in continuous manufacturing/relevant technologies/formulations.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Apply via Email
• Official Website

FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for NIPER Kolkata CoE Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit applications via email is 20th February 2026.

2. How do I apply for the RA or CEO posts?

Candidates must email their CV, list of publications, educational certificates, and experience certificates to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for the post of RA- I/RA-II/CEO of Continuous Manufacturing – CoE project".

3. Is this a permanent job?

No, the positions are purely contractual and temporary for a duration of 1 year, extendable up to 3 years based on performance. There is no claim for regular appointment/absorption.