Designation/Position- Project Scientist I/Post-Doctoral Fellow Position
IIT Roorkee, India invites application for Project Scientist I/Post-Doctoral Fellow Position in IIT Roorkee from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is a premier public technical and research university located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India, headed by Director Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi. It is formerly known as the University of Roorkee and Thomason College of Civil Engineering. Project Scientist I/Post-Doctoral Fellow Position
Research/Job Area-
- Antibacterial drug discovery
- Chemical genetics
- Bacterial cell wall enzymes
- Molecular biology and protein biochemistry
- Inhibitor screening and docking analysis
Location- IIT Madras, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential Qualification
- Postgraduate degree in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences
- Minimum two years of expertise in antibacterial drug discovery using chemical genetics
Desirable Qualification
- Protein purification and biochemical assays
- Ph.D. in Microbiology/Biotechnology
- Prior knowledge of bacterial cell wall catalyzing enzymes
- Expertise in:
- Molecular biology techniques
- Analytical chemistry
- Docking analysis
Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for a project-based position under the supervision of Prof. Ranjana Pathania, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. The position is funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and focuses on antibacterial drug discovery targeting Acinetobacter baumannii.
The selected candidate will work on the research project titled “Synthetic lethal interaction screening for discovery of novel Acinetobacter baumannii L,D-transpeptidase (LdtJ) inhibitors (SLIDNALI)”. The project aims to discover novel inhibitors targeting bacterial cell wall proteins using chemical genetics and molecular biology approaches.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Project Research Scientist (Non-Medical) |
| Number of Posts | 1 |
| Project Title | Synthetic lethal interaction screening for discovery of novel Acinetobacter baumannii L,D-transpeptidase (LdtJ) inhibitors (SLIDNALI) |
| Sponsor | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi |
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Ranjana Pathania |
| Department | Biosciences and Bioengineering |
| Institution | IIT Roorkee |
| Location | Roorkee, Uttarakhand |
| Emoluments | ₹56,000/- per month + HRA |
| Duration | 1 year (extendable based on performance) |
| Interview Date | 5 March 2026 |
| Interview Time | 03:00 PM |
| Venue | Committee Room, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Roorkee |
Designation
Project Research Scientist (Non-Medical)
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Designing and conducting inhibitor screening experiments against bacterial cell wall proteins
- Performing genetic manipulations and molecular cloning
- Protein purification and biochemical assays
- Conducting animal handling and experiments using animal models
- Data analysis and reporting under the guidance of the Principal Investigator
How to Apply-
This is a walk-in interview position.
Candidates must:
- Ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before appearing for the interview.
- Bring the following documents at the time of interview:
- Application on plain paper
- Detailed CV (including chronological academic record)
- Details of research/industrial experience
- Attested copies of degree certificates and experience certificates
- Carry original degree and experience certificates for verification.
Note:
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Walk-in Interview Details
📅 Date: 5 March 2026
⏰ Time: 03:00 PM
📍 Venue: Committee Room, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Roorkee
Last Date for Apply– 05 March 2026 (Walk-in)
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