Pharmacognosy - Assistant Professor Vacancy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Tulas Institute
Job Description
Role Summary
Tulas Institute invites applications for the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Pharmacognosy position in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. This full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality Pharmacognosy education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Candidates with a strong academic background and practical exposure in herbal drug standardization are encouraged to apply.
What You Will Do
Deliver lectures and practical sessions on Pharmacognosy, crude drugs, phytochemistry, and pharmacognostic techniques for B.Pharm and M.Pharm students. Guide students in plant identification, microscopy, and quality control of herbal medicines during laboratory work. Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects related to pharmacognosy and natural product research.
PG Class Profile
The postgraduate classes at Tulas Institute include M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, and Natural Product Chemistry. Students undertake research projects in areas such as standardization of medicinal plants, phytochemical analysis, and pharmacognostic evaluation of crude drugs. The university encourages interdisciplinary research integrating traditional knowledge with modern analytical techniques.
Who Can Apply
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Pharmacognosy or Pharmaceutical Sciences with a minimum of 55% marks. A Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy is preferred; however, candidates with NET/SLET qualification and one year of teaching or research experience will be considered. Publications in peer-reviewed journals related to Pharmacognosy are desirable.
Your Growth Path
Tulas Institute follows UGC norms for career advancement. Assistant Professors are evaluated based on Academic Performance Indicator (API) scores, teaching, research output, and contributions to university activities. Regular participation in workshops, conferences, and faculty development programs is expected to enhance professional growth.
Salary and Benefits
The selected candidate will receive a monthly salary ranging from Rs.40,000 to Rs.55,000 as per UGC norms. Additional benefits include medical reimbursement, leave travel concession, and provident fund contributions as applicable. The university also supports participation in national and international conferences related to Pharmacognosy.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Pharmacognosy Vacancy in Dehradun is open for eligible candidates. The role at Tulas Institute offers an opportunity to contribute to herbal medicine education and research in Uttarakhand. Applications are accepted in line with state government and UGC regulations.