"Project Research Scientist (Non-Medical)"

Date Posted: 16th February 2026

Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

Organization Profile: Indian Institute of Technology – Roorkee is among the foremost of institutes of national importance in higher technological education and in engineering, basic and applied research. Since its establishment, the Institute has played a vital role in providing the technical manpower and know-how to the country and in pursuit of research. The Institute ranks amongst the best technological institutions in the world and has contributed to all sectors of technological development. It has also been considered a trend-setter in the area of education and research in the field of science, technology, and engineering.

Research Position: Project Research Scientist (Non-Medical)

Title of the project: Synthetic lethal interaction screening for discovery of novel Acinetobacter baumannii L, D- transpeptidase (LdtJ) inhibitors (SLiDNALI)

Essential Qualifications: Post-graduate degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences with at least two years of expertise in antibacterial drug discovery using chemical genetics

Project Duration: One year, extendable up to the project duration based on assessment of performance.

Stipend: Rs. 56000 per month + HRA

Job Location: Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttarakhand

Apply Mode: Email

How to Apply: Candidates before appearing for the interview shall ensure that they are eligible for the position they intend to apply. The walk in interview will be held in the Committee Room, Department of Bioscience and Bioengineering on 5th March 2026 at 3pm

Address: Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Roorkee – Haridwar Highway, Roorkee,
Uttarakhand-247667

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