Project Research Scientist – I position for a project titled- “Targeting the EbpB-σ54 regulatory cascade to mitigate severe Leptospirosis”

Position Summary

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Research and Development Section, has invited applications for an online interview for a position under the project titled “Targeting the EbpB-σ54 regulatory cascade to mitigate severe Leptospirosis,” at the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Guwahati, funded by ICMR, under Principal Investigator Dr. Manish Kumar.

Position: Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical), 1 vacancy.

Essential Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree, including integrated PG degrees, in Life Sciences/Microbiology/Biotechnology or its allied subjects. Maximum age limit is 40 years.

Desirable Qualifications: Ph.D. in life sciences in the area of microbiology; experience in microbial genetics, biotechnology, and genetic engineering; preference will be given to those with experience working with infectious bacterial diseases.

Remuneration: Pay recommended Rs. 56,000, plus HRA of Rs. 5,600 (Medical: NA), totaling Rs. 61,600. Duration of appointment: 11 months.

Selection Process: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the qualifications specified in the advertisement, and only shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend the online interview; no separate call letters will be issued. Selection will be based on performance in the online interview.

Application Process: Candidates must apply online via the Recruitment Portal of the Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati (https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/), searching for the relevant project title. Candidates must also submit photocopies of relevant documents (CV, mark sheets, degree certificates, work experience certificates, etc.) in a single PDF file to mkumar1@iitg.ac.in by 25 June 2026 before 5 PM, with the subject line “Application for the post of Project Research Scientist in ICMR project.”

Important Dates: Last date of application: 25 June 2026 (Thursday). Online interview: 30 June 2026 (Tuesday) at 11:00 AM.

Other Details: No campus accommodation will be provided to selected candidates. For clarification, contact Dr. Manish Kumar at mkumar1@iitg.ac.in or 0361-2582230; for technical assistance, email ernd@iitg.ac.in.