CURAJ BIRAC E-YUVA Centre Recruitment 2026 - Project Coordinator, Project Assistant & Office Assistant (3 Posts), Apply by 15 Nov

CURAJ Incubation Foundation – BIRAC E-YUVA Centre Recruitment 2026

CURAJ Incubation Foundation, Central University of Rajasthan, invites online applications from eligible Indian nationals for engagement at the BIRAC-supported E-YUVA Centre. The positions are purely temporary, initially for one year, and co-terminus with the project.

Project Coordinator

Essential: Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Agriculture / Pharmacy with at least 3 years of post-Ph.D. experience in Teaching / Research / Industry, of which at least one year should be in Innovation, Intellectual Property and/or entrepreneurship.

Desirable: Proven experience in setting up startups, due diligence and organising startup events; strong interest in nurturing technology innovation and entrepreneurship; background in life sciences/bioengineering/biomedical engineering/medicine; experience or qualification in business management, IP management, project management, technology transfer, incubation, law and agreements; excellent communication skills and experience in scientific/proposal writing; experience mentoring students, interns or startups. Research and innovation capacity must be evidenced through publications, patents, or startups created/mentored.

Role: Overall coordinator of the E-YUVA Centre reporting to the Chief Coordinator / PI — administrative, scientific and financial support; applicant mobilisation; branding and outreach; revenue generation; mentoring fellows from UG to Post-Doctoral level; organising technical workshops; mentoring startups; assisting entrepreneurs with proposals, pitches, business plans and fund-raising.

Project Assistant

Essential: B.Tech / M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Environmental Science / M.Pharm.

Desirable: One year experience in Innovation, Intellectual Property and/or entrepreneurship; hands-on experience with analytical instruments, BSL-2 laboratory and animal handling; experience or qualification in business management, IP, project management, technology transfer or incubation; good communication and scientific writing skills; willingness to travel for outreach and collaborative programmes.

Role: Scientific and administrative support — laboratory maintenance, coordination with fellows, monitoring instruments, procurement, project finance documentation, organising seminars and workshops, assisting in proposal writing and fund-raising.

Office Assistant

Essential: Undergraduate degree (preferably in Life Sciences) with a minimum of 55% marks; proficiency in English and computer applications (MS Office).

Desirable: At least 1 year of relevant experience; good written and verbal communication; experience in a private/government office environment; drafting and office documentation skills; knowledge of biotechnology/microbiology laboratory instruments; marketing or sales experience.

Role: Office and laboratory support, maintaining records and documentation, assisting in seminars/workshops, mobilising candidates and supporting target-based revenue generation.

How to Apply

• Applications are to be submitted online through the Google Form for the post applied for:
  • Project Coordinator – https://forms.gle/wysd1FhVJF5ew6XR8
  • Project Assistant – https://forms.gle/wBQ6LVknYdRUKXLj8
  • Office Assistant – https://forms.gle/UjGqjJFisgB81HLW9
• Last date for submission of the online application form: 15 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
• Applications received after the last date will not be considered.

Note: general instruction 1 of the advertisement carries a stray earlier date of “25 Sep 2026” in the Google Form paragraph; the operative deadline stated in the Important Dates table and in general instruction 16 is 15 November 2026, 11:59 PM.

Other Conditions

• Appointments are purely temporary and contractual for one year, extendable up to three years (co-terminus with the project) based on performance. No claim for regularisation shall be entertained.
• The competent authority may relax age and experience for exceptionally meritorious candidates.
• The University may conduct a Written Test, Skill Test, Presentation and/or Interview as deemed necessary. The interview date will be announced later on the University website.
• Incomplete applications or applications without supporting documents shall be rejected.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. No interim correspondence shall be entertained.
• The engagement will not vest any right to claim regular appointment or continued service in the University.
• Jurisdiction for any dispute is restricted to the Rajasthan High Court Bench, Jaipur.

Important Links

• Official Advertisement (PDF): Download
• Central University of Rajasthan: https://curaj.ac.in/