Designation/Position- Principal Project Scientist Post
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India, invites applications for the Principal Project Scientist Post at IIT Delhi from eligible and interested candidates.
About- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is a public technical and research university in Hauz Khas, Delhi, India. It is one of the oldest Indian Institutes of Technology in India. Established in 1961, it was formally inaugurated in August 1961 by Prof. Humayun Kabir, Minister of Scientific Research & Cultural Affairs. Principal Project Scientist Post
Research Area: Mechanical / Production Engineering or equivalent
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Mechanical / Production Engineering or equivalent degree
OR - M.Tech. in Mechanical / Production Engineering with minimum 3 years of research and product development experience in manufacturing.
- Minimum 2 years of post-PhD experience.
- Strong knowledge of surgical tools is essential.
- Relaxation: 5% marks relaxation for SC/ST candidates.
- Retired/Superannuated government employees may also apply (salary as per IRD norms).
Job Description:
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for a Project Research Scientist (I) position under the project “High-Precision Synthetic Diamond Instrumentation for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery (RP04991G)”, funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The appointment shall be purely on a contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | Project Research Scientist (I) |
| Research Area | High-Precision Synthetic Diamond Instrumentation for Neurosurgery |
| Funding Agency | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) |
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Sunil Jha (Email: suniljha@mech.iitd.ac.in) |
| Department/Centre | Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi |
| Location | IIT Delhi |
| Duration of Project | Up to 31/03/2028 |
| No. of Posts | 01 |
| Fellowship/Pay | Rs. 56,000/- p.m. + HRA @ 30% |
| Last Date to Apply | 29/08/2025 by 5:00 p.m. |
Designation- Project Research Scientist (I)
Research Area- Development of high-precision synthetic diamond surgical tools and instrumentation for minimally invasive neurosurgery, with focus on manufacturing, product development, and surgical applications.
Conduct research and development in synthetic diamond-based surgical instrumentation.
Work on manufacturing processes and precision engineering for neurosurgical tools.
Collaborate with medical researchers and engineers to translate product concepts into prototypes.
Publish research outcomes and contribute to the project goals under the supervision of Prof. Sunil Jha.
How to Apply:
Download the application form Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD Website of IIT Delhi.
Fill out the form with complete details of educational qualifications, percentage/division, work experience, etc.
Submit the duly filled form via email with the advertisement number in the subject line to:
📧 projectrec.automation@gmail.com
For eligibility clarifications, candidates may contact Prof. Sunil Jha at: suniljha@mech.iitd.ac.in
Last Date for Apply: 29 August 2025
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