Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Designation/Position- Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Position
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India invites application forInstitute Postdoctoral Fellowship 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- Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Life sciences, Nanosciences, etc.
Location- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Life sciences, Nanosciences, etc. with 12 years of relevant postdoctoral experience from reputed institute with good academic track record in terms of research and publications. Candidates with experience in DNA nanotechnology will be preferred.
Job/Position Description-
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellow Position in the area of DNA nanotechnology.
Job Description: The candidate will be required to set up the experiments for developing physical and chemical biology protocols for developing organic and biological nanoparticles, conjugating multiple biological ligands to programmed DNA nanodevices for interface with cells and tissues. He/she will also have the opportunity to develop advanced laboratory skills (HPLC and Mass-spec, 3D cell culture models, biochemical and molecular biology procedures, live cell microscopy, visits to experts on collaborations). The candidate should be a highly motivated, continuous learner who is able to work independently.
Duration: Initial appointment is for 1 year, expected to start from 1st April 2026, extendable based on performance
Remuneration: Consolidated salary of 1,00,000 INR per month.
How to Apply-
Candidates must submit their applications by email to Prof. Dhiraj Bhatia
Please attach the following documents (merged in one file)
- Current CV including publications and experience
- A one-page summary of previous research/work experience and why you are interested in joining for this project (Statement of Purpose).
Deadline for submission of applications is 28th February 2026.
Queries may be directed to Prof. Dhiraj Bhatia (dhiraj.bhatia@iitgn.ac.in)
Last Date for Apply– 28 February 2026.
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