Designation/Position- Project Scientist (1) Position
IIT Delhi, India, invites applications for Project Scientist (1) Position at IIT Delhi from eligible and interested candidates
About- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is inviting applications for a project appointment on a contractual basis. The appointment will be renewable yearly or until the duration of the project, whichever is earlier. Candidates of Indian nationality are invited to appear for a walk-in test/interview for this project appointment under the “Pre-compliance and Clinical Validation of Implantable and Diagnostic Devices” project.
Research/Job Area- Bioinformatics,Computational Biology, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or arelated quantitative field
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
- Genomics
- Molecular Biology
- Cancer Biology
- Multi-Omics Data Analysis
- Single-Cell Genomics
- Spatial Transcriptomics
- Tumor Microenvironment Research
- CAR-T Cell Therapy
Location- IIT Delhi
Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
- First Class Master’s Degree or PhD in:
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
- Genomics
- Molecular Biology
- Or a related quantitative discipline
Technical Skills Required
Applicants should demonstrate expertise in:
- Big data analysis and computational biology methods
- Programming using Python and/or R
- Multi-omics data analysis including:
- Genomics (WGS, WES, variant calling, CNV analysis)
- Transcriptomics (RNA-Seq differential expression analysis)
- Single-cell sequencing technologies (scRNA-Seq, scATAC-Seq)
- Spatial transcriptomics and imaging analysis
- Statistical modeling and machine learning approaches
Preferred Qualifications
- Research experience in:
- Cancer biology
- Tumor microenvironment studies
- Oncology research
- Advanced experience in:
- Transcriptomics
- Single-cell RNA sequencing analysis
- Large-scale biological data processing
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Publication Requirements
- Proven record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications
- First-author or co-first-author publications demonstrating independent research contributions
Job/Position Description-
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) invites applications from Indian nationals for the position of Project Research Scientist-I under a sponsored research project focused on cancer biology, multi-omics analysis, tumor microenvironment characterization, and CAR-T cell therapy research. The appointment is purely contractual and renewable based on performance and project requirements.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Project Research Scientist-I |
| Number of Posts | 01 |
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi |
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Saran Kumar |
| Research Area | Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Cancer Biology, Multi-Omics Analysis |
| Monthly Fellowship | ₹56,000 per month + 30% HRA |
| Project Duration | Up to 05 February 2029 |
| Application Mode | |
| Email for Application | sklab2021@gmail.com |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 June 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Designation: Project Research Scientist-I
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing computational pipelines for integrative analysis of multi-omics datasets.
- Analyzing genomics, transcriptomics, single-cell RNA sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics data from public databases, patient samples, and organoid models.
- Investigating tumor heterogeneity and immune microenvironment dynamics.
- Studying CAR-T cell infiltration patterns using advanced single-cell and spatial omics approaches.
- Applying machine learning and statistical methods to large-scale biological datasets.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams working on cancer immunotherapy and translational research.
How to Apply-
Interested candidates should:
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD website.
- Complete the application form with:
- Educational qualifications
- Percentage of marks/division
- Work experience details
- Publication record
- Send the duly filled application form via email.
- Mention the advertisement number in the email subject line.
Application Email
Prof. Saran Kumar
Email: sklab2021@gmail.com
Important Notes
- IIT Delhi may apply higher shortlisting criteria than the minimum eligibility requirements.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed regarding the online interview.
- Shortlisted candidates’ names and interview details will be displayed on the IIT Delhi IRD website.
- SC/ST candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in marks as per applicable norms.
