Designation/Position- Research Associate Post at IIT Gandhinagar
IIT Gandhinagar, India invites applications for Research Associate Post at IIT from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar is a public engineering institution located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. It has been declared to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. Research Associate at IIT Gandhinaga
Research/Job Area- Bio-nanotechnology/Biomedical Engineering/Materials Sciences and Engineering/Chemical Engineering/ Nano-coating/ Pharmaceutical etc.
Location- Gandhinagar
Eligibility/Qualification–
| Essential Qualification/Experience as per the norms1 | Ph.D. (Bio-nanotechnology/Biomedical Engineering/Materials Sciences and Engineering/Chemical Engineering/ Nano-coating/ Pharmaceutical etc. allied subject areas from reputed institutes and with at least 1 research paper in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal. |
| Desirable Qualification/Experience | Expertise in orthopedic implant coatings, nano-biotechnology, biopolymers, cell-culture, and microbiology will be preferred. Prior experience in the development of animal models for orthopedic implant associated infections is also preferred. |
Job Description:
| Name of PI | Prof. Mukesh Dhanka | Department | Biological Sciences and Engg. |
| Project title | Engineering a Mussel-Inspired Nanohydrogel Coating for SelfRegulated, Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial, and Osteoinductive Surfaces of Orthopedic Implants | ||
| Designation | Research Associate-I (RA I) | ||
| Number of positions | 1 Post | ||
| Application Link | http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/ | ||
| Last date of application submission | 17-05-2026 | ||
| Consolidated Monthly Remuneration including HRA | ₹ 54,200/- per month | ||
| House Rent Allowance per month (If applicable) | ₹7,200/- per month applicable as per institute norms | ||
| Duration of appointment | 01 Year | ||
The candidate will be required to set up experiments related to nanocoating, polymeric coatings, microbiology, cell culture and preclinical studies. Expertise in orthopedic implant coatings, nanobiotechnology, biopolymers, cell-culture, and microbiology will be preferred. Prior experience in the development of animal models for orthopedics implant associated infections is also preferred. He/she will also develop advanced laboratory skills (chemical synthesis, self assembled hydrogels, writing grant proposal, clinical translational, and working into collaborative environments). The candidate should be a highly motivated, continuous learner who is able to work independently.
How to Apply-
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Last Date for Apply– 17 May 2026
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