IIT Roorkee JRA Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Assistant Vacancy in Nanotechnology
IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 invites applications for Junior Research Assistant in the Centre for Nanotechnology. M.Sc, M.Tech and MS Research candidates can apply by September 25.
Date of Notification: 09 September 2026
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
About the Recruitment
The JRA position is part of the Centre for Nanotechnology, IIT Roorkee, and is associated with a three-year sponsored research project supported by CDRC.
Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
| Centre | Centre for Nanotechnology |
| Post | Junior Research Assistant (JRA) |
| Vacancy | 01 |
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Ankush Kumar |
| Sponsoring Agency | CDRC |
| Project Duration | 36 Months / 3 Years |
| Fellowship – Years 1 & 2 | ₹27,000 per month |
| Fellowship – Year 3 | ₹30,000 per month |
| Job Location | Roorkee, Uttarakhand |
| Application Mode | As specified in the advertisement |
| Last Date | 25th September 2026 |
| Closing Time | 12:00 PM |
| Interview | Shortlisted candidates will be informed separately |
Project Title
“Intelligent Neuromorphic Multimodal Patch for Adaptive Pain Mapping, Management and Early Diagnostics of Diabetic Neuropathy towards Health 4.0”
The project involves the development and characterization of intelligent multimodal wearable patches for applications related to diabetic neuropathy, pain mapping, healthcare monitoring, and early diagnostics.
Essential Qualification
Candidates should have a First Class in any of the following qualifications:
- M.Sc.
- M.Tech.
- M.S. (Research)
Relevant disciplines include:
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Physics
- Nanoscience / Nanotechnology
- Materials Science
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
Preferred Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in areas such as:
- Biomedical signal processing
- Wearable sensors
- Embedded systems
- Machine learning
- Artificial intelligence
- Neuromorphic computing
- Flexible electronics
- Healthcare data analytics
- Related research areas
Research Responsibilities
The selected Junior Research Assistant will contribute to the research and development of intelligent multimodal wearable patches for diabetic neuropathy applications.
The work may involve:
- Multimodal sensor integration
- Biomedical signal acquisition and analysis
- Neuromorphic computing
- Machine learning-based adaptive pain mapping
- Hardware-software co-design
- Embedded systems development
- Development and validation of early diagnostic methodologies
- Health 4.0-oriented healthcare applications
Fellowship / Salary Details
The fellowship is structured as follows:
| Project Period | Fellowship |
|---|---|
| First Year | ₹27,000 per month |
| Second Year | ₹27,000 per month |
| Third Year | ₹30,000 per month |
The total project duration is 36 months, subject to the terms of the project and appointment.
Documents Required
Applicants should submit the following documents:
- Application on plain paper
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Chronological details of degrees/certificates obtained
- Details of research, industrial, and other relevant experience
- Attested copies of degrees/certificates
- Relevant experience certificates
Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria before applying or appearing for the selection process.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should submit their application along with the required documents to the Principal Investigator.
Principal Investigator:
Prof. Ankush Kumar
Centre for Nanotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Email: ankush.kumar@nt.iitr.ac.in
The supplied recruitment details indicate that applications may be submitted through the mode specified in the advertisement, including email or post. Candidates should follow the prescribed submission procedure and ensure that their application reaches the concerned authority before the deadline.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Application | 25th September 2026 |
| Application Closing Time | 12:00 PM |
| Interview Date | To be communicated to shortlisted candidates |
Job Location / Address
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
Centre for Nanotechnology
Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India.