Website IIT Madras
Job Title
Project Scientist-I (Non-Medical)
Number of Posts
02
Salary
Rs. 56,000/- + HRA (30%) = Rs. 72,800/- per month (including HRA)
Location
Department of Medical Sciences and Technology (MST), IIT Madras
Eligibility
- First-class PG degree (including integrated PG), or PhD.
- OR Second-class PG degree (including integrated PG), with PhD.
- Candidates must be citizens of India.
Age Limit
Up to 35 years
Requirements
- Sample collection, archiving and sample preparation pertaining to all aspects of the study.
- Direct link between ICMR-NIRT and IITM for sample logistics and handling.
- Benchwork for development and optimisation of isothermal nucleic acid testing based on padlock probing.
- Experience in handling of bio-fluids and sample prep will be given preference.
- Knowledge & experience in biorepository and sample validation.
- Project Scientist-I (Non-Medical) for the ICMR-sponsored project titled “ICMR Centre for Advanced Research – ICMR-NIRT CCR for Tuberculosis Diagnostics & Therapeutics”.
Last Date
12.10.2026
How to Apply
- Apply online at https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php
- Refer to advertisement number Advt.202/2026.
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