Institute Postdoctoral Fellow Position at IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Designation/Position- Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Position
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India invites applications for Institute Postdoctoral Fellow Position from eligible and interested candidates.
About- IIT Gandhinagar was founded in 2008 and is located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat on the banks of river Sabarmati. IITGN is rated India’s first 5-star GRIHA LD (Green) campus for minimizing the negative impact on the environment. The campus has been declared India’s first 5-star campus for ensuring food safety and promoting healthy eating.
Research/Job Area- Veterinary, Clinical Biochemistry, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Material Sciences, etc
Location- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
PhD in Veterinary, Clinical Biochemistry, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Material Sciences, etc. allied subject areas from reputed institutes with good scientific publication record. Candidates who have defended their thesis and can join us immediately are equally eligible for the position. The percentage/grade points with respect to the academic qualifications will be a minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from Graduation onward and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.
Job/Position Description-
Project Title: Development of Bioinspired Hydrogel Adhesives for Minimally Invasive Internal Wound Sealing
Job Description: The candidate will be required to set up the experiments for the synthesis and characterizations novel polymeric hydrogel platforms for drug delivery and clinical applications. Expertise in chemical synthesis, hydrogel development, self-assembly, cellculture, and microbiology will be preferred. Prior experience in the development of animal model for Gastrointestinal (GI) wounds, anastomosis, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is also preferred. He/she will also have the opportunity to develop advanced laboratory skills (chemical synthesis, self-assembled hydrogels, writing grant proposal, and working inter IITs). The candidate should be a highly motivated, continuous learner who is able to work independently.
Duration: Initial appointment is for 1 year, extendable up to 2 more year based on annual performance
Remuneration: 72,000-85,000 INR per month (Consolidated)
How to Apply-
Candidates must send their applications via e-mail to Prof. Mukesh Dhanka (mukesh.d@iitgn.ac.in).
The following documents must be sent as a single pdf attachment to the email:
1. Current CV with list of publications
- A one-page summary of previous research/work experienceÂ
- A one-page write-up about why you want to take up this postdoc positionÂ
- Name and address of 2 potential referees
Last date for application: 15th of February 2026
Queries may be directed to Prof. Mukesh Dhanka
Last Date for Apply– 15 February 2026.
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