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Help build the BIRAC E-YUVA Centre

We're recruiting the founding team of CURAJ's new E-YUVA Centre — supporting research, innovation and startups in life sciences and biotechnology.

Applications open · apply by 15 Nov 20263 positions

Applications opened

26 Oct 2026

Last date to apply

15 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM

Interview

To be announced

Open positions

Temporary posts at the BIRAC-supported E-YUVA Centre

Official notice & apply
Hiring

Project Coordinator

Overall coordinator of the E-YUVA Centre — fellow selection, mentoring, workshops, branding and outreach, and helping entrepreneurs with proposals, pitches and fund-raising.

Pay
₹75,000/month (fixed)
with scope of 5% annual increment
Essential qualification
PhD in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Agriculture, Pharmacy or allied areas, with at least 3 years of post-PhD experience in teaching, research or industry.
Age limit
Up to 45 years on the last date of application

Desirable

  • Experience setting up startups or due diligence
  • Background in innovation, IP or entrepreneurship
  • Experience mentoring students and startups
Hiring

Project Assistant

Scientific and administrative support — lab maintenance, monitoring fellows, organising seminars and workshops, and proposal writing.

Pay
₹25,000/month (fixed)
with scope of 5% annual increment
Essential qualification
B.Tech / M.Sc / M.Tech in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology or Environmental Science, or M.Pharm.
Age limit
Up to 35 years on the last date of application

Desirable

  • One year of experience in innovation, IP or entrepreneurship
  • Hands-on lab experience (analytical instruments, BSL-2)
  • Good scientific writing and communication skills
Hiring

Office Assistant

Office and lab support — records, documentation, seminar and workshop logistics, and outreach for the centre.

Pay
₹15,000/month (fixed)
contractual
Essential qualification
Graduate degree (preferably in Life Sciences) with at least 55% marks, plus proficiency in English and computer applications (MS Office).
Age limit
Up to 35 years on the last date of application

Desirable

  • At least 1 year of relevant experience
  • Office and documentation experience
  • Knowledge of biotech / microbiology lab instruments

Before you apply

  • Open to eligible Indian nationals
  • Purely temporary, initially for one year; co-terminus with the project
  • Apply online via the application forms linked in the official notice
  • No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview

This page summarises the advertisement. The official notice on curaj.ac.in is the final reference for eligibility, relaxations and selection.

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