One Research Assistant/Project Fellow

One Research Assistant/Project Fellow

Applications are invited for the position of One Research Assistant/Project Fellow for the period of one year purely on a temporary basis to work in the TUPU Pacific Research Grants Activity (File Number: ABN 90700613342 dt. 30.03.2026) entitled “Decentralized Bioconversion of Pacific Organic Waste into Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCFAs) and Advanced Biofuels” under Prof. PRASANNA KUMAR YEKULA as Principal Investigator.

Primary Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Conduct laboratory experiments on anaerobic fermentation and biofuel production
• Perform feedstock characterization and chemical analysis
• Carry out biofuel synthesis (esterification/transesterification)
• Maintain laboratory records and ensure quality control
• Assist in data analysis, modelling, and report preparation
• Participate in project meetings, workshops, and training activities
• Support the preparation of publications, policy briefs, and dissemination outputs
• Coordinate with national and international project partners

Qualification & Experience

Candidates must have a minimum qualification of B.Sc./M.Sc./M.Phil, Chemistry or B.E./M.E./M.Phil. Mineral Processing Engineering with First Class is desirable.

Final year M.Sc. students appearing for the END semester examinations can also apply.

Conditions of Service

Fellowship: K800 or K1000 per month for the period of one year or till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)

Application Procedure

Detailed application with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses including email addresses, phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer, if any, should be sent to the address below:

Prof. (Dr) Y. PRASANNA KUMAR
PNG University of Technology
Private Mail Bag
Lae, 411
Papua New Guinea

Applications should be submitted on plain paper and must include a detailed curriculum vitae, along with certified copies of academic transcripts, certificates, and relevant experience credentials to the address provided below, or can be sent as one PDF file to prasanna.ky@pnguot.ac.pg

Please Note

• Deadline for all applications is 30th of April, 2026
• Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.
• No TA/DA is provided for attending the interview. The date and time of the interview will be intimated to the eligible/shortlisted candidates by email.
• Selected Candidates for the post of Research Assistant/Project Fellow are encouraged to register for the MPhil (by Research) program at the School of Mining Engineering, PNGUoT.