Project Positions (Project Scientist) in IIT Hyderabad, India

April 17, 2026

Designation/Position- Project Positions

Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad invites applications for Project Positions at IIT Hyderabad from eligible and interested candidates

About- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is a public technical and research university located in Sangareddy district, Telangana, India. IITH was founded in 2008, among the eight young Indian Institutes of Technology. It has 1,155 Undergraduate, 635 Masters and 893 PhD students with 222 full-time faculties. Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at IIT Hyderabad

Research/Job Area- Biotechnology, Microbiology, Nanobiotechnology, Bioengineering, Nanotechnology, any other related interdisciplinary engineering and/or science

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Location- Hyderabad

Eligibility/Qualification–

PhD in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Nanobiotechnology, Bioengineering, Nanotechnology, any other related interdisciplinary engineering and/or science, from areputed institute with substantial sound knowledge and experience in molecular biology techniques and a publication record from PhD work and related work.

Human stem cell culture (preferably iPSC)
3D cell culture / organoid development (preferred but not mandatory)
Cell differentiation and molecular biology techniques
Experience on cell culture, primary cell (e.g., stem cells) culture, and materials-stem cell/cell interaction studies
Experience on Stem Cells culture and maintenance preferred
Sound knowledge and proficient in molecular biological techniques such as quantitative PCR, RTPCR, ELISA, Western Blotting and immunoassay, etc.
Proficient in designing and executing experiments, interpretation of research results, writing reports and manuscripts, and managing and guiding PhD/JRF/SRF candidates

Preference: This will be given to candidates with sufficient experience in the above-mentioned field and a commitment to working on the project for at least 1.5 years.

Job/Position Description-

“Project Scientist-I” on “Stem Cell Engineering (iPSC) and Organoid Research” Department of Biomedical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad

This ICMR-funded project focuses on developing advanced, human-relevant in vitro models using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and brain organoids for next-generation drug screening. The research aims to engineer physiologically relevant neural tissue models that mimic human brain microarchitecture and disease conditions. These platforms will be utilised to study neurotoxicity, drug efficacy, and personalised therapeutic responses. The project integrates stem cell biology, biomaterials, and bioengineering approaches to enhance translational outcomes. Special emphasis will be given to scalable organoid production and functional characterization. The outcomes are expected to help reduce reliance on animal models and accelerate drug discovery pipelines. This is a highly interdisciplinary project involving cutting-edge techniques in regenerative medicine and neuroengineering.

Duration of project: Up to 3 years. The initial appointment will be for 6-11 months. Based on performance, the appointment could be extended till the end of the project.

Emoluments: INR 56,000 per month + (No HRA as Candidate expected to stay in Hostel), with a possible increment in the 3^rd Year based on performance.

How to Apply-

Eligible candidates should apply with their CV via email to enarm@bme.iith.ac.in by 30^th April, 2026, with the subject marked as “Project Scientist-I” on “Stem Cell Engineering (iPSC) and Organoid Research”. The application will be accepted till a suitable candidate is found. Candidates who are short-listed for the interview based on merit and experience will be informed via email.