Job Opportunity: Project Research Scientist at IIT Delhi (Walk-In Interview)

Job Opportunity: Project Research Scientist at IIT Delhi (Walk-In Interview)

Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals to appear for a Walk-In Test / Interview for a contractual project appointment at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi). This opening is under the Industrial Research & Development (IRD) Unit and involves developing cutting-edge point-of-care medical diagnostics.

Below are the complete details regarding the project scope, eligibility requirements, stipend, and walk-in schedule.

Job Overview

• Advertisement No: IITD/IRD/117/2026

• Date of Advertisement: 07/05/2026

• Position: Project Research Scientist (Contractual, renewable yearly or up to project duration)

• Number of Vacancies: 01

• Department/Centre: Centre for Biomedical Engineering

• Principal Investigator (PI): Prof. Naveen Kumar Singh (Email: nks@iitd.ac.in)

• Funding Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

• Project Code: RM00061G

• Project Title: A Rapid and Sensitive Electrochemical Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Based device for Point-of-Care Leptospira Detection in One Health Applications (One eLAMP).

• Duration of the Project: Up to 22.02.2029

Fellowship & Remuneration

• Consolidated Pay-slab: INR. 56,000/- per month

• House Rent Allowance (HRA): + 30% HRA on the base consolidated amount.

• Note: Salary for retired or superannuated government employees will be fixed according to prevailing IRD norms.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

• Degree: PhD in Electrochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.

• Research Track Record: A strong publication record specifically in electrochemical biosensing.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in wearable or point-of-care biosensing devices.

• Familiarity with flexible electronics, embedded systems, and microfluidic/lab-on-chip platforms.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in experimental design and troubleshooting.

• Effective scientific writing and communication skills.

Relaxations

• A 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates.

Walk-In Interview Details

Candidates fulfilling the qualifications and experience criteria should report directly for the selection process as per the schedule below:

• Date of Interview/Test: 16/06/2026

• Time: 11:00 A.M.

• Venue: Room no 425H, Academic Complex East (99C), Centre for Biomedical Engineering, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110 016

How to Prepare & Bring

1. Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the official IIT Delhi IRD recruitment webpage: IITD IRD Portal.

2. Complete the application form through the proper channel, explicitly indicating your academic percentages/divisions for each exam passed, along with your work experience details.

3. Bring the following to the venue:

   • Your filled Form No. IRD/REC-4

   • A recent passport-size photograph

   • Original certificates (both academic and professional) for verification on the date of the interview.

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