Designation/Position- Sr. Project Scientist at IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi, India invites application for Sr. Project Scientist at IIT Delhi from eligible and interested candidates
About- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi invites applications from Indian nationals for the position of Project Research Scientist-I under an ICMR-funded project focused on vaccine candidate development against arboviruses. This is a contractual position offering a competitive salary and an opportunity to work in advanced structural biology and virology research.
Research Area- Structural Biology or related field
- Structural Biology
- Protein Biochemistry
- Virology
- Vaccine Development
- X-ray Crystallography & Cryo-EM
Location- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential Qualifications
- PhD in Structural Biology or related field
- Strong academic record throughout
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in:
- Protein purification
- Biophysical and biochemical techniques
- Structural biology methods (especially X-ray crystallography)
Desirable Skills
- Expertise in protein crystallization
- Experience in diffraction data collection
- Handling X-ray facilities
- Structure determination and relevant software tools
- Basic knowledge of Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM)
- Willingness to work on viral protein structures and complexes
Job/Position Description-
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Project Research Scientist-I |
| No. of Posts | 01 |
| Project Title | Consortia for Vaccine Candidate Development Against Arbovirus (RP04807G) |
| Funding Agency | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi |
| Salary | ₹67,000 per month + 30% HRA |
| Location | IIT Delhi, India |
| Project Duration | Up to 12 June 2029 |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 10 April 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Designation
Project Research Scientist-I
The selected candidate will:
- Conduct advanced research in structural biology of viral proteins
- Perform protein purification and characterization
- Carry out crystallization and X-ray diffraction studies
- Analyze structural data and contribute to vaccine candidate development
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team
- Learn and apply Cryo-EM techniques where required
How to Apply-
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD website: http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec
- Fill in complete details including:
- Educational qualifications (with percentage/division)
- Work experience
- Email the completed application form along with required documents
- Mention the advertisement number in the subject line
📧 Send application to:
- Prof. Ashok Kumar Patel
- Email: ashokpatel@bioschool.iitd.ac.in
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview
- Shortlisted candidates list will be available on IIT Delhi IRD website
Last Date for Apply– 10 April 2026
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