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- Biotechnology / Microbiology / Bioleaching technology /Biochemical Engineering / Chemical Engineering
Location- Gandhinagar
Eligibility/Qualification–
- PhD in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Bioleaching technology /Biochemical Engineering / Chemical Engineering
- MSc or MTech with 4 years experience in Microbiology R&D lab/industry.
The percentage/grade points with respect to the academic qualifications will be a minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from Graduation onward and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.
| Desirable Qualification/Experience | Strong understanding of: Microbial processes and fermentation, Bioreactor systems and scale-up principles. |
Job Description:
| Name of PI | Dr. Vijay Thiruvenkatam | Department | BSE |
| Project title | Engineering Gluconobacter oxydans strains with higher gluconic/ketogluconic acid yield, and the capability to grow on low-cost carbon sources. | ||
| Designation | Research Associate II | ||
| Number of positions | 01 | ||
| Application Link | http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/ | ||
| Last date of application submission | 30th April 2026 | ||
| Consolidated Monthly Remuneration including HRA | Rs. 50,000/- per month | ||
| House Rent Allowance per month (If applicable) | NA | ||
| Duration of appointment | 01 Year | ||
| Job Description | Research Associate II – Bioleaching & Biomining, The role focuses on developing and scaling sustainable bioleaching technologies using Gluconobacter oxydans for metal recovery from waste and low-grade resources. The candidate will work across microbial engineering, bioprocess development, and pilot-scale reactor operation to enable industrial translation of biomining solutions. | ||
How to Apply-
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Last Date for Apply– 30 April 2026
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