Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune Wanted Project Associate-I

Research Faculty recruitment 2026 job vacancy notification announced by the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune for the post of Project Associate-I.  Eligible candidates may Walk-In

Post Date: 6th March 2026

Hiring Organization: Savitribai Phule Pune University

Organization Profile: Savitribai Phule Pune University, one of the premier universities in India, is positioned in the North-western part of Pune city. It occupies an area of about 411 acres. It was established on 10th February 1949 under the Poona University Act. The university houses 46 academic departments. It is popularly known as the ‘Oxford of the East’. It has about 307 recognized research institutes and 612 affiliated colleges offering graduate and under-graduate courses.

Job Title: 

• Project Associate-I

Employment Type: Temporary

Department:

• Department of Zoology

Title: 

• Survival and stability of probiotics under simulated gastric fluid, simulated intestinal fluid and simulated microgravity conditions

Principal Investigator: Dr. Kedar Ahire

Funding agency: ISRO, GOI, India

Essential Qualifications:

• M.Sc. degree in Zoology / Microbiology / Biotechnology with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks (average of all semesters) or a CGPA of at least 6.5 on a 10-point scale, or an equivalent grade from a recognized university

Desirable Qualification: Prior research/laboratory experience in microbiology or allied areas/ Experience in microbial culture handling microscopy and media preparation

Project Duration: 1 year

Job Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Salary: Rs. 31,000/- + 27 % HRA = Rs. 39,370/- per month

Apply Mode: Walk-In

Date of Interview: Will be communicated later for shortlisted candidates

Mode of Interview: Offline

Organization Website: http://www.unipune.ac.in/

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may apply by submitting a duly signed cover letter, updated resume and relevant documents on or before 10th March 2026. Applications should be sent via email or by post to: Dr. Kedar Ahire (Principal Investigator), Department of Zoology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007. (Email: [email protected]). Shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail/phone regarding the interview schedule. The interview will be conducted in offline mode. No TA,/DA or accommodation will be provided for attending the interview.

Address:

Department of Zoology
Savitribai Phule Pune University,
Ganeshkhind, Pune – 411007

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