Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), Uttarakhand Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), Uttarakhand has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Project Research Scientist (Non-Medical). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Roorkee, Uttarakhand

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Deadline

10th February

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Published

1st February 2026

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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee – Project Recruitment Notification

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), through its Physics Department, has released an official recruitment notification for filling up project-based positions under a sponsored research project. Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for engagement on a purely temporary and contractual basis as per the details provided in the official advertisement.

Organization Details

Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
Department	Physics Department
City	Roorkee
State	Uttarakhand
Country	India
Postal Code	247667
Street Address	Physics Department, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India

Post Details

Post Name	Project Research Scientist (Non-Medical)
Number of Vacancies	01 (One)
Employment Type	Contractual / Project-Based
Project Duration	12 Months (Extendable up to the project duration, subject to satisfactory performance review)

Project Information

Project Title: Development of a photonic diagnostic system for Gastro-Intestinal Infections through detection of viruses in stool using Machine-learning enabled Plasmon Enhanced Raman Sensing (GIMPERS)
Project Sponsor: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sachin Kumar Srivastava, Department of Physics, IIT Roorkee

Salary and Emoluments

Monthly Consolidated Salary: ₹56,000 per month
House Rent Allowance (HRA): As per project and institute norms

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

PhD in Physics / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology / Biotechnology and Bioscience / Biomedical Engineering / Photonics

Desirable Qualifications

Experience and publications in photonic or plasmonic nanostructured sensors, biosensors, Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS), and machine learning
Candidates possessing working knowledge of both theoretical and experimental aspects in the relevant research areas will be given preference

Additional Eligibility Conditions

Candidates who have recently submitted their PhD thesis are also eligible to apply, provided they furnish proof of PhD degree award at the time of interview if shortlisted

Age Limit

No specific age limit has been mentioned in the official notification.

Reservation Details

Preference will be given to candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories in case of equal qualifications and experience.

Application Fee

No application fee has been mentioned in the notification.

Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply through email only. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be considered.

Documents Required

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
List of publications highlighting the most significant publications
Research statement describing past research work and future research plans relevant to the project
Self-attested copies of degrees and certificates

Submission Instructions

All documents must be merged into a single PDF file
PDF File Naming Format: Candidate Name_Institute of PhD Degree_Year of PhD
Email Subject Line: Application for Project Research Scientist position in “GIMPERS project”
Application Email ID: sachin.srivastava@ph.iitr.ac.in

Important Dates

Advertisement Date	29 January 2026
Last Date for Application Submission	10 February 2026
Interview Date	11 February 2026
Interview Time	From 2:30 PM onwards

Selection Process

Selection will be conducted through an online walk-in interview
Shortlisting will be based on eligibility and submitted documents
Final selection will be based on interview performance

Online Interview Details

Platform	WebEx
Meeting Number	2643 616 1158
Password	r3rYWpFV2b4
Host Key	808239
Video System Dial	26436161158@iitrroorkee.webex.com
Alternate Dial	210.4.202.4 (Enter meeting number)

Helpline and Contact Information

Contact Person: Dr. Sachin Kumar Srivastava, Principal Investigator
Telephone Numbers: +91 9023082848, 01332-28-5715

Official Links

Official Website: https://www.iitr.ac.in
Research Group Page: https://www.iitr.ac.in/~PH/Sachin_Kumar_Srivastava
Personal Lab Website: https://sachin7.wixsite.com/app-lab

Important Notes and Disclaimers

Applications are invited from Indian nationals only
The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project
Mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting
The institute reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage
The appointment will be governed by IIT Roorkee and Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy norms