IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate II (Chemistry) Recruitment 2026 – Centre for Creative Learning

IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate II (Chemistry) Recruitment 2026 – Centre for Creative Learning

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) invites applications for one Project Associate II (Chemistry) position at the Centre for Creative Learning under the Research & Development Office.

The institute is seeking a creative and self-driven Chemistry educator with a strong interest in school STEM education, hands-on experiments, and inquiry-based learning.

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of INR 50,000–90,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The Centre for Creative Learning at IIT Gandhinagar is recruiting a Project Associate II (Chemistry) to contribute to the development of innovative and engaging Chemistry learning resources.

The position focuses on designing hands-on Chemistry activities, experiments, and educational materials that support school STEM education.

The selected candidate will work on developing rigorous, interactive, and inquiry-based learning experiences for students.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must satisfy either of the following qualification requirements:

Option 1:

• M.Sc. in Chemistry or B.Tech./B.E. in a Chemistry-related engineering or technical field.

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience.

OR

Option 2:

• B.Sc. with Chemistry as a subject.

• Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience.

Academic Requirements

The advertisement specifies the following academic performance requirements:

• Minimum 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards.

• Minimum 55% or equivalent grade in Class 10 and Class 12.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

IIT Gandhinagar is seeking a self-driven and creative Chemistry educator with a strong desire to work in school STEM education through hands-on and inquiry-based learning.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience and skills:

• Experience teaching Chemistry to students in Grades 8–12, including TGT, PGT, CBSE, IB, IGCSE, ICSE and State Board settings.

• Strong communication and facilitation skills.

• Professional fluency in spoken and written English and spoken Hindi.

• Good digital documentation skills.

• Experience designing or conducting physical experiments, hands-on activities and using laboratory instruments.

• At least one year of experience writing textbook chapters or developing learning modules for Grades 8–12.

Job Responsibilities

The selected Project Associate II will undertake responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Creating high-quality, rigorous, hands-on Chemistry modules for students in Grades 6–12, along with updating the resource repository.

• Adapting, making, testing and optimising Chemistry activities, models and prototypes.

• Preparing manuals, chapters, worksheets, presentations, videos and articles.

• Contributing to the development of educational resources for hands-on and inquiry-based Chemistry learning.

Salary / Monthly Remuneration

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration based on qualifications and experience.

Appointment Duration

The appointment will be for one year, under the applicable institute eligibility norms.

Number of Vacancies

Total Positions: 01

• Project Associate II (Chemistry): 01

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the IIT Gandhinagar recruitment portal.

Application Link: https://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/

Candidates should review the eligibility requirements and complete the application process before the deadline.

Official Website

IIT Gandhinagar: https://iitgn.ac.in/

Online Application Portal: https://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/

Applicants are advised to refer to the official recruitment announcement for further updates regarding the selection process.

Job Domain

Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, STEM Education, Science Education, Chemistry Teaching, Curriculum Development, Educational Content Development, Hands-on Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Laboratory Experiments, Educational Research, Learning Module Development, Science Communication.

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