IIT Roorkee Scientist Recruitment 2026 – Project Position
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for a project-based Scientist position at the Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. The position is offered under a research project sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has issued an official advertisement inviting applications for a project-based position in the Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering. The recruitment is being conducted for a consultancy/research project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. Eligible candidates possessing the required qualifications and research experience are encouraged to apply and appear for the walk-in interview scheduled as per the official notice.
Organization Details
| Organization Name (English) | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
| Organization Name (Hindi) | भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान रुड़की |
| Department | Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering |
| Location | Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India |
| Postal Code | 247667 |
| Street Address | Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Scientist |
| Designation (Hindi) | वैज्ञानिक |
| Number of Vacancies | 01 (One) |
| Employment Type | Project-Based / Contract Position |
| Project Duration | One year (extendable till the completion of the project) |
| Monthly Salary | ₹78,000 + HRA (as applicable) |
Research Project Details
| Project Title | Shark and camelid nanobodies targeting the FAT1 protein as an anti-tumour agent |
| Project Sponsor | Department of Biotechnology (DBT) |
The project involves advanced research work related to phage display technology and antibody isolation using phage display libraries. Candidates selected for this position will be actively engaged in experimental research work associated with the project.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following academic qualifications and research requirements to be considered for the Scientist project position.
- First Class Post Graduate Degree including the integrated PG courses with seven years of experience.
- OR Second-Class Post Graduate Degree including the integrated PG courses with PhD and NET/GATE qualification.
- Candidates must have documented proof of working in the field of phage display technology.
- Applicants should also have experience in isolation of antibodies through screening of naïve and immune phage display libraries.
Job Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be expected to perform the following research and laboratory related activities:
- Work in the field of phage display technology.
- Conduct research work related to virology.
- Handle mammalian cell culture related experimental work.
- Plan, design and conduct laboratory experiments.
- Support other laboratory projects where required.
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Interview Date | 25 March 2026 |
| Interview Time | 9:30 AM |
Application Process
Candidates who wish to appear for the interview must ensure that they satisfy all eligibility requirements for the position before applying.
Interested candidates should submit their application along with the required documents to the office of the Principal Investigator through email, by post, or produce the documents at the time of interview.
Documents Required
- Application written on plain paper with a detailed CV.
- Chronological details of degrees and certificates obtained.
- Experience details including research, industrial field and other relevant experience.
- Attested copies of degree certificates and experience certificates.
- Candidates must bring original certificates and experience documents at the time of interview for verification.
Selection Process
Selection for the Scientist project position will be made through an interview.
The walk-in interview will be conducted at the Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Candidates must report at the specified venue on the scheduled date and time with all required documents.
| Interview Venue | Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering, IIT Roorkee |
| Interview Date | 25 March 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 9:30 AM |
Reservation Policy
Preference will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST categories if they possess equal qualifications and experience as compared to other applicants.
Application Fees
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Important Instructions
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for this project position.
- Candidates must verify their eligibility before appearing for the interview.
- Original certificates and documents must be presented during the interview for verification.
- No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for attending the interview.
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