IIT Kharagpur Research Recruitment 2026: Senior Project Research Scientist Vacancy in Biological Sciences
IIT Kharagpur Recruitment 2026 invites applications for Senior Project Research Scientist in Biological Sciences. PhD candidates with research experience can apply by September 19.
Posted Date: 9th September 2026
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has invited applications for one Senior Project Research Scientist position under a sponsored research project focused on infectious disease detection and point-of-care diagnostic technologies.
Candidates holding a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a relevant area of Biological Sciences, along with the required research experience, are eligible to apply.
Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
| Position | Senior Project Research Scientist |
| Vacancy | 01 |
| Reference Number | IIT/SRIC/R/FDE/2026/103 |
| Project Area | Infectious Disease Detection / Point-of-Care Diagnostics |
| Project Type | Sponsored Research Project |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Salary | As per University Norms |
| Last Date | 19th September 2026 |
| Job Location | IIT Kharagpur |
Project Title
“Development and Field-Adaptation of a Platform-Technology Device for Infections Disease Detection at Extreme Point of Care Settings”
The research project focuses on the development and field adaptation of platform technology for infectious disease detection in extreme point-of-care settings.
Essential Qualification
Candidates applying for the Senior Project Research Scientist position should possess:
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Microbiology; or
- Ph.D. in another relevant field of Biological Sciences.
- Candidates should also have four years of relevant research experience.
Desired Research Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in areas such as:
- At least four years of post-doctoral research experience in the relevant field.
- Molecular diagnostics.
- Point-of-care diagnostics.
- Molecular biology.
- Handling different types of human clinical samples.
- Point-of-care diagnostic devices.
- Working knowledge of BSL-2.
- Basic bioinformatics.
- Publications in reputed journals.
- Demonstrated research experience relevant to the project.
Position Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Senior Project Research Scientist |
| Number of Posts | 01 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 Years |
| Application Fee | ₹0 / Nil |
| Research Field | Biological Sciences / Infectious Disease Detection |
| Salary | As per University Norms |
Salary Details
The recruitment listing specifies the salary as “As per University Norms.” A specific consolidated monthly remuneration is not provided in the supplied recruitment details.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should apply through the official IIT Kharagpur recruitment process before the prescribed deadline.
Applicants should carefully review the official notification for the detailed application procedure, required documents, and submission instructions.
Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Posting Date | 9th September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19th September 2026 |
Address:
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal – 721302, India.