Project Research Scientist at IIT-BHU, Varanasi, UP, India

March 15, 2025

Designation/Position- Project Research Scientist at IIT-BHU

IIT (BHU) Varanasi invites applications for Project Research Scientist at IIT-BHU from eligible and interested candidates

About- Applications are invited for the position of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-medical) at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi under an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-funded project titled “3D Bioprintable Hydrogel Implant Containing Engineered Cells for Long-Term Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.” The position is temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Project No.	R&A/SA/ICMR/BME/24-25/640

Project Title

3D Bioprintable Hydrogel Implant Containing Engineered Cells for Long-Term Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Principal Investigator (PI)

Dr. Sudip Mukherjee

Post

Project Research Scientist-I (Non-medical)

Fellowship/Salary

₹56,000 + 20% HRA per month (As per ICMR norms)

Funding Agency

ICMR

Duration

1 year (extendable based on performance)

Essential Qualification

PhD degree in Science, Engineering, and associated fields (PhD must be awarded)

Desirable Qualification

Experience in the synthesis of small molecules, polymer conjugation, NMR and mass spectroscopy characterization, materials characterization, cell culture, and animal handling

Maximum Age

35 years (relaxable as per GoI rules)

Relaxation

As per GoI rules for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/Female candidates

Research/Job Area- Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry

Location- Varanasi

Department of Biomedical Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU),
Banaras Hindu University Campus,
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – 221005, India.

Eligibility/Qualification–

Essential Qualification:

Educational qualifications & experience

Essential: (i) First class M. Pharm/MS (Pharm)/M. Tech in Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry with GATE/GPAT/CSIR UGC-NET qualification or equivalent examination; OR (ii) Second class M. Pharm/MS (Pharm)/M. Tech in Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry with PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry and GATE/GPAT/CSIR UGC- NET qualification or equivalent examination;

Desirable: Candidates with previous experience in multistep organic synthesis, spectral characterization, molecular modelling, animal handling, in vitro screening, cell culture assays and experience in scientific writing as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications will be preferred.

Upper age limit

35 years (relaxation will be given as per the GoI rules). All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GoI rules.

Job/Position Description-

Recruitment of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) in ICMR-sponsored project

Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU) Varanasi-221005

Applications are invited for the post of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) at a fixed stipend amount of Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA per month in a ICMR Sponsored Project entitled “Rational design, synthesis and evaluation of novel nitrogen-bearing heterocyclic hybrids as allosteric SH-2 domaincontaining protein tyrosine phosphatase-2 inhibitors for cancer therapy” sanctioned up to three years. The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Project number	IIRPSG-2024-01-04886
Project title & Funding agency	Rational design, synthesis and evaluation of novel nitrogen-bearing heterocyclic hybrids as allosteric SH-2 domain-containing protein tyrosine phosphatase-2 inhibitors for cancer therapy” funded by ICMR, New Delhi.
Principal Investigator	Prof. Senthil Raja A, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU) Varanasi-221005, UP, India; asraja.phe@iitbhu.ac.in
Name of the position	Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)
Number of position	01
Duration	The initial appointment will be for 1 year. The contract will be renewable subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements. The total project duration is 3 years.
Fellowship/Salary	The candidate will be paid a stipend of Rs. 56,000 + 20% HRA per month for the first two years and a 5% hike in salary for the third year. Selected candidate will be required to join immediately.

How to Apply-

Interested candidates fulfilling the above mentioned criteria are requested to apply through the link https://forms.gle/yh7fEzwxFhMYrk3T7 within 21 days of the advertisement (on or before 02 April 2025). The shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email ONLY. No TA/DA will be paid, if called for interview.

The venue of the interview will be Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU) Varanasi-221005.
The selected candidate possessing Master degree may have the chance to pursue PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry while serving as a Project Research Scientist, in the Pharmaceutical Engineering department, IIT (BHU) Varanasi.