Research Associate Position at IITH, Hyderabad
Designation/Position- Research Associate Position at IITH
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India invites applications for Research Associate Position at IITH from eligible and interested candidates
About- IIT Hyderabad is one of the 2nd generations of IITs started by the Govt. of India. Today IITH offers 9 B.Tech programs, 16 M.Tech programs, 3 M.Sc programs, 5 M.Phil programs, 1 M.Des program, and Ph.D. programs in all branches of engineering, science, liberal arts, and design. The very foundation of IIT Hyderabad is based on research and innovation. The vibrant research culture is evident from the number of patents and publications that IITH has. Research Associate Position at IITH
Research/Job Area- Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences
Location- Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
Location: IIT Hyderabad
Eligibility/Qualification:
| Eligibility | PhD in Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences. Candidates submitted thesis before the last date of submitting application are also considered. Prior research experience in protein biochemistry, structural biology, binding studies, and DFT and MD simulation will be preferred. |
| Age Limit | 35 years |
Job Description:
Applications are invited from candidates with excellent academic records and relevant research experience for the DBT-NSF-sponsored project at the Department of Biotechnology, IIT Hyderabad.
| Title of the research project | NSF-DBT: Structural and Biophysical Analysis of Evolved Fe(II)/2Ketoglutarate-Dependent Azidases to Understand and Expand the Substrate Scope of Enzymatic C-H Functionalization |
| Description of the job | Experiments for protein expression and purification from E. coli, Enzyme assays, Site directed mutagenesis and expression of mutants, Binding studies using ITC, and DFT and MD simulation computational analysis. |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Remuneration | Rs. 58,000 + 27% HRA per month |
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates should fill out a Google form https://forms.gle/53rqhmqZp8hNgY269 by 5 PM, 20th January 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email for an interview.
| Selection procedure | Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on their academic records, relevant work experience, and/or publications. Only short-listed candidates will be intimated via email for the online interview. Please note that merely meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for an interview. The committee reserves the right to leave the position vacant if no suitable candidate is found. |
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