Project Research Scientist – I position for a project titled- “Design and development of chimeric vaccine candidates for flavivirus infections using CHIKV-based platforms”

Position Summary

The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, has issued an advertisement dated 9th June 2026 inviting applications from Indian nationals only for a project position under the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering. The position is for a Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) (1 position), under the Principal Investigator Prof. Shailly Tomar, for the project titled “Design and development of chimeric vaccine candidates for flavivirus infections using CHIKV-based platforms,” sponsored by ICMR.

Qualifications: 1st class Master’s degree in a relevant subject (Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Virology, etc.) OR 2nd class M.Sc. in any field of life sciences along with a Ph.D. in any of the relevant areas described above.

Emoluments: Rs. 56,000 per month plus 10% HRA, for a duration of 12 months. The job description includes molecular biology, cloning, expression, basics of molecular virology, cDNA preparation, RT-PCR, mammalian cell culture, and in vitro cell-based assays related to virus propagation and quantification; protein production and purification are considered an add-on skill.

Interested candidates must submit a plain-paper application with a detailed CV (including chronological details of degrees/certificates), experience details (research, industrial, or other), and attested copies of degrees/certificates and experience certificates, via email, post, or in person at the interview. Original documents must be produced at the time of interview for verification. Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience, and no TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

The last date for application submission is 25th June 2026 by 5:00 pm (not applicable for walk-in interview). The interview will be held at the Biosciences and Bioengineering Department Committee Room on 29th June at 11 AM (applicable only for walk-in interview). Contact: Email: shailly.tomar@bt.iitr.ac.in.