Designation/Position- Project Research Scientist at NIT Jamshedpur
National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, India, invites applications for Project Research Scientist at NIT Jamshedpurfrom eligible and interested candidates.
About- National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur is an Institution of National Importance, by an Act of Parliament (Act 29 of 2007) namely, the National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007, which received the assent of the President of India on the 5th June 2007. It was known as RIT Jamshedpur and established on August 15, 1960, to train young engineers for the country’s economic growth. NIT Jamshedpur is situated in the western part of the city of Jamshedpur. The Kharkai river and beautiful hills on one side, with forests on the other, create an ideal campus for learning and research. The campus covers an area of 341.30 acres. NIT Jamshedpur has well-qualified faculty and dedicated supporting staff. Senior Project Associate at NIT
Research/Job Area- Department of Mechanical Engineering
Location- Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
| Essential Qualification | As per ICMR non-medical recruitment guidelines. Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees. For Engineering / IT / CS – Four Years Graduate degree. |
| Desirable | We seek a candidate with experience in point-of-care or in-vitro diagnostics platforms, particularly in bio-assay development, image analysis, rapid prototyping, and customized instrumentation. Familiarity of working with microfluidic devices, handling of physiological samples, clinical validation, ethical guidelines, and prototype development is also desirable. Any relevant industry experience is desirable. |
Job/Position Description –
Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for the Project Research Scientist – I (non-medical) Position (One) for the ICMR-sponsored research project in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The details of appointment are given below
| Title of the Project | NIDAAN: Novel AI-enabled Intelligent Detection and Analysis Array for Nephrology in Resource-Limited Settings – Phase II (Prototype Development) |
| Funding Agency | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi |
| Name of the Post | Project Research Scientist – I (non-medical) |
| No. of Posts | One (01) |
| Duration | The post is purely temporary position and co-terminus with the project. Initially it is for a period of 1 year and can be extended based on the performance to 3 years. |
| Remuneration | Rs. 56,000/- per month + 20% HRA if accommodation is not provided |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Pranab Kumar Kundu Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur |
How to Apply-
Eligible and interested candidates are encouraged to apply by email for the walk-in interview. The application in the attached format, along with CV, copies of all supporting documents (self-attested) and photo copy of Aadhaar card as a single PDF file, should be sent through email: pranab.me@nitjsr.ac.in mentioning subject as “Application for Project Research Scientist – I under ICMR-NIDAAN” on or before 23rd November, 2026. For more information, Dr. Pranab Kumar Kundu can be contacted at +91 – 8653764707.
Last Date for Apply– 23 November 2026
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