Recruitment for Project Research Scientist-I position

Applications are invited for a temporary position of Project Research Scientist-I in a ICMR sponsored project at the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, IIT Kanpur.

Project Research Scientist-I

Minimum Qualification: 1. First class postgraduate degree, including the integrated PG degrees.

2. Second class postgraduate degree, including the integrated PG degree with PhD.

Desirable work experience: Candidates should have prior experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques, including FACS, Western blotting, ELISA, and biochemical assays. Experience in mouse immune cell isolation, cell culture, IHC/IF, mouse handling, dosing, tissue dissection, and tissue/plasma/serum collection is desirable. Salary Range: 56000/- pm +20% HRA

Note: The position is purely temporary, initially for one year, and it can be extended further based on performance till the duration of the project.

Application procedure: Interested candidates should send their brief CV and a cover letter with details of research experience to the following email address: liver.metabolism.sj@gmail.com Hard copy of the application is NOT required at this stage.

IMPORTANT: Hard copy of the application or any degree certificate is NOT required at this stage.

Last date: 20th July 2026

Kindly indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Interview and selection:

1. Interview of selected candidates will be carried out online.
2. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
3. Applicants who do not meet the minimum eligibility criteria and desirable work experience will not be called for the interview.

Dr. Shanu Jain
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur – 208016 India