Industrial Pharmacy - Associate Professor Vacancy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Tulas Institute
Job Description
Role Summary
Tulas Institute, a growing university in Dehradun, is expanding its School of Pharmacy with a focus on Industrial Pharmacy. The department has built a reputation for practical teaching and applied research in drug formulation, regulatory affairs, and pharmaceutical technology. We are looking for an experienced Industrial Pharmacy specialist to strengthen our academic and research profile.
The university supports interdisciplinary projects and has partnerships with local pharmaceutical companies and research labs. Our faculty regularly publishes in peer-reviewed journals and presents at national conferences. We encourage collaborative research with industries in Uttarakhand and beyond.
What You Will Do
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Industrial Pharmacy, including dosage form design, GMP compliance, and pharmaceutical validation. Develop updated syllabi aligned with PCI and UGC guidelines. Conduct laboratory sessions on pilot-scale manufacturing and quality control.
Lead research projects in formulation development, stability studies, and process optimization. Publish findings in high-impact journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. Present research at national and international conferences, including regional events in Dehradun and Rishikesh.
Guide M.Pharm and Ph.D. students in their dissertation work. Mentor students during industrial training and internships at nearby pharma units. Organize guest lectures by industry experts and academic leaders.
Contribute to curriculum design and revision committees at the university level. Participate in academic audits and accreditation processes for pharmacy programs. Collaborate with other departments on interdisciplinary research.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Pharmacy with specialization in Industrial Pharmacy from a recognized university. A minimum of four years of teaching or research experience in Industrial Pharmacy is required. Post-doctoral research or industry experience will be given preference.
Candidates should have a strong publication record in Industrial Pharmacy-related areas. UGC-NET with JRF or CSIR-NET qualification is desirable. Experience in guiding postgraduate research is an added advantage.
Research Opportunities
Tulas Institute offers funding for applied research in drug delivery systems and regulatory compliance. Faculty can apply for university seed grants and external funding from DST, DBT, and state agencies. Dehradun’s proximity to Himalayan herbal resources provides unique opportunities for natural product formulation studies.
Collaborate with nearby pharma companies for sponsored research and consultancy projects. Joint publications with industry partners are encouraged and supported by the university. The institute provides access to modern analytical instruments including HPLC, DSC, and dissolution testers.
Ph.D. Supervision
Supervise doctoral students in areas like nanotechnology-based drug delivery and cGMP implementation. Guide thesis preparation, ethical approval, and final submission processes. Serve as an examiner for Ph.D. viva voce in other universities.
Evaluate doctoral proposals and progress reports as part of the university’s research committee. Organize research methodology workshops for Ph.D. scholars. Maintain records of student publications and patents arising from their work.
Salary and Benefits
The ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR position in Industrial Pharmacy at Tulas Institute offers a monthly salary between Rs.55,000 and Rs.80,000 as per UGC norms. Additional research incentives are available based on publications and funded projects.
The university provides research grants for approved projects and conference travel support. Faculty members receive reimbursement for approved academic visits and industry interactions. Residential accommodation may be arranged on campus subject to availability.