Designation/Position- Project Scientist Position at ICT
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India invites applications for Project Scientist Position at ICT from eligible and interested candidates.
About- Established on October 1, 1933 as University Department of Chemical Technology (popularly called UDCT) of the University of Bombay (now Mumbai), with the noble intention of advancing India’s knowledge reserves in chemical science and technology, the Institute has grown to become a premier (deemed) university devoted to education, training, research and industrial collaboration in chemical engineering, chemical technology, applied chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology and bio-processing.
Research/Job Area- Biotechnology, Chemical Technology, or allied sciences and technologies
- Diatom and Microalgal Biotechnology
- Carbon Sequestration
- Sustainable Biomanufacturing
- Genetic Engineering of Microalgae/Diatoms
- Photobioreactors and Scale-up
- Downstream Processing and Metabolite Extraction
Location- Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
Eligibility/Qualification–
Research Scientist (Scientist–II) – Position 1
- Essential Qualification:
Ph.D. in Biotechnology or allied sciences - Mandatory Experience:
Wet-lab experience in molecular biology and genetic engineering of microalgae at the Ph.D. level - Desirable Experience:
Experience in diatom genetic engineering and diatom biotechnology
Remuneration: ₹67,000 + HRA
Research Scientist (Scientist–II) – Position 2
- Essential Qualification:
Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Chemical Technology, or allied sciences and technologies - Desirable Experience:
Experience with photobioreactors, scale-up studies, and downstream operations for metabolite extraction and purification from microbial/algal biomass
Remuneration: As per Government norms
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Essential Qualification:
M.Sc. in Biotechnology or allied sciences - Desirable:
Valid individual fellowship (CSIR/DBT-JRF/INSPIRE or any other national-level fellowship), preferably obtained within the last three years
Remuneration: ₹37,000 + HRA
Additional Note (PhD Admission):
- Candidates with a valid national-level fellowship will be eligible for Ph.D. admission in Biotechnology based on interview performance.
- Candidates with a valid scorecard but without fellowship may register for Ph.D. in Biotechnology subject to clearing the ICT Ph.D. entrance exam and interview.
Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited for multiple research positions under a Government-sponsored project focused on Diatom-driven carbon sequestration and sustainable biomanufacturing of value-added compounds. The positions include Research Scientist (Scientist–II) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Selected candidates will work on cutting-edge research involving microalgae/diatoms, biomanufacturing, and downstream processing. Appointments are initially for one year and may be extended up to the project duration based on performance and funding availability.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Diatom Driven Carbon Sequestration and Sustainable Biomanufacturing of Value-Added Compounds |
| Sponsor | Government Project |
| Principal Investigator | Prof. A. B. Pandit |
| Co-Investigator | Dr. Gunjan Prakash |
| Project Duration | 2 Years |
| Total Positions | 3 (2 Scientists, 1 JRF) |
| Mode of Application | Google Form |
| Selection Process | Interview |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 January 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Designation
- Research Scientist (Scientist–II) – Position 1
- Research Scientist (Scientist–II) – Position 2
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Position 3
- Conduct advanced research in microalgal/diatom biotechnology
- Perform molecular biology and genetic engineering experiments
- Operate and optimize photobioreactors and scale-up systems
- Carry out downstream processing, metabolite extraction, and purification
- Assist in data analysis, report writing, and project documentation
- Collaborate with the project team to achieve research milestones
How to Apply-
- Applications must be submitted only through Google Forms:
- Research Scientist (Scientist–II) – Position 1:
https://forms.gle/H6Ffy10C9qQ8RjVPY - Junior Research Fellow (JRF):
https://forms.gle/o1GzvRbtfedtUjy8
- Research Scientist (Scientist–II) – Position 1:
📌 Note: No other mode of application will be accepted.
For application-related queries, contact:
📧 dbt.uict.ceb@gmail.com
Last Date for Apply– 19 January 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
The Google Form will automatically stop accepting responses after the deadline.
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