Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026 at IIT Hyderabad – ICMR Funded Cancer Research Project

Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) Recruitment 2026 at IIT Hyderabad – ICMR Funded Cancer Research Project

Position Overview

Project Title

“Development of a Novel Therapeutic Strategy for Glioblastomas through Liposome-mediated Pharmacologic Targeting of Circadian Networks”

The selected candidate will work on an ICMR-funded interdisciplinary cancer research project involving glioblastoma biology, circadian networks, metabolomics/proteomics, mouse models, and liposome-based nanotechnology.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should fulfil either of the following:

Option 1

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Life Sciences or related areas

OR

Option 2

• First Class Postgraduate Degree, including integrated postgraduate degrees, in Life Sciences or related areas

• Minimum 2 years of research experience after M.Sc./M.Pharm./M.Tech.

Preferred Research Experience

Candidates with prior Ph.D./postdoctoral research experience in one or more of the following areas will be preferred:

• Mass spectrometry-based metabolomics

• Proteomics

• Big-data analysis

• Programming using R / Python / Java

• Mouse models of cancer

• Orthotopic glioma mouse models

• Liposome-based nanotechnology

• Targeted cancer therapy

• Cancer biology

• Circadian biology

Publication Requirement / Preference

Candidates should have relevant original research publication experience.

The advertisement specifically highlights publications in areas such as:

• Cancer Biology

• Mass Spectrometry

• Circadian Biology

Research publications in Scopus-indexed Q1/Q2 journals will be advantageous.

Job Responsibilities

The selected Project Research Scientist will contribute to:

• Cancer cell culture experiments

• Glioma mouse model studies

• Mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and proteomics

• Circadian time-course experiments

• Liposome-based nanotechnology research

• Data analysis

• Preparation and maintenance of project documentation

• Communication with research collaborators

• Presentation of research findings

• Manuscript preparation and scientific writing

• Other research activities assigned by the Principal Investigator

Salary / Remuneration

The selected candidate will receive:

INR 56,000 per month + 30% HRA

HRA will be provided only if the selected candidate is not availing hostel accommodation, as stated in the advertisement.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 35 years as on the last date of application.

Age relaxation for eligible SC/ST/OBC candidates will be applicable as per Government of India norms.

Appointment Duration

The initial appointment will be for:

11 Months

The appointment may be extended for up to another 3 years based on:

• Satisfactory performance

• Continued project requirements

• Availability of funding

Selection Process

• Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic record, relevant research experience, and publications.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be informed through email.

• Interviews will be conducted in online mode.

• Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an interview call.

• The Principal Investigator reserves the right to leave the position vacant if no suitable candidate is identified.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should complete the Google Form provided in the official advertisement.

Applications must be submitted on or before:

October 3, 2026

Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.

Contact

Dr. Sandipan Ray
Department of Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Email: sandipan.ray@bt.iith.ac.in

Job Domain: Medical and Health Sciences / Biotechnology / Cancer Biology / Glioblastoma Research / Proteomics & Metabolomics / Nanotechnology

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