Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur), through its Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy (SRIC), has announced multiple research vacancies under various sponsored projects. Applications are invited from qualified Indian nationals for high-impact research roles across engineering, biotechnology, and biosensing domains.
Summary of Vacancies
| Position / Designation | Department | Monthly Remuneration | Last Date to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture | Up to Rs. 58,000/- | 10-09-2026 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | Mechanical Engineering | Up to Rs. 62,000/- | 17-09-2026 |
| Senior Project Research Scientist | Bio Science | Up to Rs. 80,000/- | 19-09-2026 |
Position 1: Research Associate (RA)
Designation: Research Associate (RA)
Research Area: Ocean Engineering, Robotics & Underwater Vehicle Systems
Project Title: Design and Development of Modular Hybrid Underwater Vehicle (Modular-HUV) prototype for lentic, riverine, coastal and deep ocean applications (Ref No.: IIT/SRIC/R/AHH/2026/101)
Principal Investigator: Jagadeesh Kadiyam (Department of Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture)
Sponsor: National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), MoES, New Delhi
Eligibility & Qualification:
- Essential: Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree, OR 3 years of research, teaching, and design & development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
- Desirable: Experience in robotic manipulators, mathematical and solid modelling (CAD), embedded system hardware and integration, basic electronics circuits, PCB design, feedback control, computer vision, and computer networking.
Consolidated Compensation: Up to Rs. 58,000/- per month (depending on qualification and experience)
Age Limit: 35 years (relaxation as per funding agency norms)
Tenure: 12 months or until project termination, whichever is earlier.
Last Date to Apply: 10-09-2026
Position 2: Postdoctoral Researcher – Device Design & Biosensing
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher (Device Design, Microfabrication and Electrochemical Biosensing)
Research Area: Automated Insulin Delivery, Microfluidics & Electrochemical Biosensors
Project Title: Low-Cost Indigenous Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) System (Ref No.: IIT/SRIC/R/LDA/2026/102)
Principal Investigator: Suman Chakraborty (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
Sponsor: Dr. Anil Shah, USA
Eligibility & Qualification:
- Essential: Ph.D. in a field related to device design, microfabrication, electrochemical biosensing, or related disciplines, along with relevant publications. Hands-on CAD-based device design experience and practical expertise in at least two of the following: microdevice fabrication, high-resolution additive manufacturing, electrochemical biosensors, thin-film deposition, printed electronics, or microfluidics. Experience with electrochemical instrumentation and data analysis is required.
- Desirable: Working knowledge of AutoCAD / SolidWorks / Fusion 360, SLA/DLP/two-photon resin 3D printing, sputtering/evaporation, screen/inkjet printing, surface functionalization, sensor interfacing, microscopy, and PCB design.
Consolidated Compensation: Up to Rs. 62,000/- per month
Age Limit: 30 years (relaxation applicable as per rules)
Tenure: 12 months or project completion
Last Date to Apply: 17-09-2026
Position 3: Senior Project Research Scientist
Designation: Senior Project Research Scientist
Research Area: Point-of-Care Diagnostics & Infectious Disease Detection
Project Title: Development and Field-Adaptation of a Platform-Technology Device for Infectious Disease Detection at Extreme Point of Care Settings (Ref No.: IIT/SRIC/R/FDE/2026/103)
Principal Investigator: Arindam Mondal (Department of Bio Science)
Sponsor: IITKGP Foundation (USA)
Eligibility & Qualification:
- Essential: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or any other field of Biological Sciences, with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant research experience.
- Desirable: Minimum 4 years of post-doctoral research experience in molecular diagnostics and point-of-care diagnostics. Proven experience in handling clinical human samples, operation of point-of-care devices, working in BSL-2 containment, and basic bioinformatics. Prior high-impact publications are preferred.
Consolidated Compensation: Up to Rs. 80,000/- per month
Age Limit: 40 years (relaxation as per sponsor rules)
Tenure: 12 months or project termination
Last Date to Apply: 19-09-2026
Job Location
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal – 721302, India.
Application Fee
NIL (No application fee is required for any of these positions).
How to Apply
- Visit the official IIT Kharagpur SRIC recruitment portal.
- Find the respective position using the Project Reference Number mentioned above.
- Register or log in to the portal and fill out the online application form with complete academic credentials, experience details, and research publications.
- Upload the necessary certificates and documents before the respective application closing date.
Official Application Portal: Candidates can apply directly online through the IIT Kharagpur SRIC Job Portal.
