Designation/Position- Research Associate Post
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 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The Government of India has declared an Institute of National Importance. Research Associate at IIT Gandhinagar
Research/Job Area- Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Life sciences, Nanosciences, etc.
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Location- Gandhinagar
Eligibility/Qualification–
| Essential Qualification/Experience as per the norms | PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Life sciences, Nanosciences, etc. with 0-2 years of relevant postdoctoral experience from reputed institute with good academic track record in terms of research and publications. Candidates with direct relevance to biosensing will be given preference. |
| Desirable Qualification/Experience | The candidate will be expected to: Design, synthesize, and functionalize tetrahedral DNA nanostructures (TDNs) and engineer them into programmable biosensing platforms. Develop and optimize electrochemical biosensing strategies for ultrasensitive nucleic acid detection. Perform surface modification, biofunctionalization, and signal amplification strategies for enhanced sensing performance. Interface nanostructured biosensing platforms with biological samples (e.g., serum, plasma, or cell-derived samples) for validation. Utilize advanced characterization techniques such as electrochemical analysis (CV, EIS, DPV), AFM, DLS, SEM/TEM, fluorescence spectroscopy, and related tools. |
| Analyze and interpret experimental data, prepare scientific reports, and contribute to high-impact publications and project deliverables. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and engage with academic/clinical partners for translational aspects of the project. |
Job/Position Description-
The selected candidate will be responsible for designing and developing tetrahedral DNA nanostructure (TDN)-based programmable biosensing interfaces for the ultrasensitive detection of microRNA biomarkers (miR-155) in biological samples. The project involves interdisciplinary research at the interface of nanobiotechnology, electrochemistry, and molecular diagnostics
| Name of PI | Dr. Dhiraj Bhatia | Department | Biological Sciences and Engineering |
| Project title | Programmable Engineering of Tetrahedral DNA Nanostructure Based Biosensing Interfaces for Ultrasensitive Detection of miR 155 in biological samples | ||
| Designation | Research Associate – III | ||
| Number of positions | 01 | ||
| Application Link | http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/ | ||
| Last date of application submission | 20.04.2026 | ||
| Consolidated Monthly Remuneration including HRA | Rs. 54,000 | ||
| House Rent Allowance per month (If applicable) | Rs. 8,000 | ||
| Duration of appointment | 01 Year | ||
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Last Date for Apply– 20 April 2026
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