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Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

IIT Delhi Project Scientist Recruitment 2026 for Principal Project Scientist-I and Project Scientist positions under the Gates Foundation-funded CSR research project. Apply by 23 June 2026.

Posted Date: 15 June 2026

Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

About the Institution

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is one of India’s premier Institutes of National Importance, renowned for excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The institute provides world-class opportunities for researchers and professionals to contribute to impactful national and global development initiatives.

Project Details

Project Title

Advancing Effective CSR Partnerships in India

Funding Agency

Gates Foundation

Positions Available

Principal Project Scientist-I

Number of Posts: 01

Project Scientist

Number of Posts: 01

Total Vacancies: 02

Essential Qualifications

Principal Project Scientist-I

  • Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Management, or a related field
  • First Class or equivalent in the preceding degree
  • Minimum one year of research experience
  • Experience working with large panel, longitudinal, or cross-sectional datasets
  • Demonstrated expertise in econometric analysis
  • Strong programming skills in R or STATA

Project Scientist

  • B.Tech./M.Sc./Postgraduate Degree in Economics, Management, Public Policy, or a related field
  • First Class or equivalent academic record
  • Minimum two years of research experience
  • At least two research publications
  • Experience conducting interviews and transcription
  • Willingness to travel for project-related activities

Desirable Qualifications

Principal Project Scientist-I

  • Literature review expertise
  • Experience in web scraping and online data collection
  • Familiarity with CSR and development sector research
  • Ability to prepare publication-quality tables, figures, and visualizations
  • Strong independent research capability

Project Scientist

  • Knowledge of ethical procedures related to interview data
  • Experience with NLP (Natural Language Processing) methods for textual analysis
  • Literature review skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage research assignments

Salary Details

Principal Project Scientist-I

  • ₹75,600 – ₹1,01,610 per month
  • Plus HRA @ 27%

Project Scientist

  • ₹47,790 – ₹62,350 per month
  • Plus HRA @ 27%

Job Location

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Hauz Khas, New Delhi

Application Mode

Email Application

Last Date to Apply

23 June 2026 (5:00 PM)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should:

  1. Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD website.
  2. Prepare a single PDF file containing:
    • Detailed CV
    • Academic certificates
    • Academic transcripts
    • Statement of research interests
    • Details of two references
  3. Send the complete application via email to Prof. Tiesta Thakur.
  4. Mention the advertisement number in the email subject line.

Important Links

Official Website

IIT Delhi Official Website

Application Form

IRD Recruitment Application Form

Institution Address

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Hauz Khas
New Delhi – 110016
India