Project Research Scientist Position at IITB: IIT Bombay, India

January 1, 2026

Designation/Position- Project Research Scientist Position at IITB

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, invites applications for the Project Research Scientist Position at IITB from eligible and interested candidates.

About- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is a public technical and research university located in Powai in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. IIT Bombay was founded in 1958. In 1961, the Parliament decreed IITs as Institutes of National Importance. Project Research Scientist Position at IITB

Research/Job Area- Chemical/ Mechanical/ Biomedical/ Electrical Engineering

Location- Mumbai

Eligibility/Qualification–

PhD in Chemical/ Mechanical/ Biomedical/ Electrical Engineering. We are looking for a candidate with engineering PhD degree to design the assays and be involved in field testing. Past experience in biomedical devices with knowledge in fluid mechanics will be preferred.

Job/Position Description-

Job Title: Project Research Scientist – III

Job Reference Number 50861846

Application End Date: 09.01.2026

Type of Employment: Proj. Staff Contract

No. of Position(s): 1

IITB Project Recruitment: Project title: A Novel Viscosity- and Intensity-based Point-of-Care Diagnostic Platform for Anemia Screening and Sickle Cell Disease screening with

About the project: We are developing a novel assays for point of care diagnostic for screening anemia, sickle cell and many other diseases.

Pay Details: Consolidated salary Rs.78000 + 30% HRA p.m.

The position is temporary for a period of 1 year and tenable only for the duration of the project.
The appointment is for time bound project and the candidate is required to work mainly for the successful completion of the project.
The selection committee may offer lower or higher designation and lower or higher salary depending upon the experience and performance of the candidate in the interview.
Candidates called for interview will be required to attend at his/ her own expenses.
IRCC/PI reserves the right on the entire recruitment process. The decision of IRCC/PI shall be final and binding.
For any queries/clarification please contact: recruit@ircc.iitb.ac.in