Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), Uttarakhand Recruitment 2026 job opportunity

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), Uttarakhand Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), Uttarakhand has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Project Research Scientist (Non-Medical). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Tue Feb 10 2026

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Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee – Project Recruitment Notification

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), through its Physics Department, has released an official recruitment notification for filling up project-based positions under a sponsored research project. Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals for engagement on a purely temporary and contractual basis as per the details provided in the official advertisement.

Organization Details

Organization Name Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
Department Physics Department
City Roorkee
State Uttarakhand
Country India
Postal Code 247667
Street Address Physics Department, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India

Post Details

Post Name Project Research Scientist (Non-Medical)
Number of Vacancies 01 (One)
Employment Type Contractual / Project-Based
Project Duration 12 Months (Extendable up to the project duration, subject to satisfactory performance review)

Project Information

  • Project Title: Development of a photonic diagnostic system for Gastro-Intestinal Infections through detection of viruses in stool using Machine-learning enabled Plasmon Enhanced Raman Sensing (GIMPERS)
  • Project Sponsor: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
  • Principal Investigator: Dr. Sachin Kumar Srivastava, Department of Physics, IIT Roorkee

Salary and Emoluments

  • Monthly Consolidated Salary: ₹56,000 per month
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): As per project and institute norms

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

  • PhD in Physics / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology / Biotechnology and Bioscience / Biomedical Engineering / Photonics

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience and publications in photonic or plasmonic nanostructured sensors, biosensors, Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS), and machine learning
  • Candidates possessing working knowledge of both theoretical and experimental aspects in the relevant research areas will be given preference

Additional Eligibility Conditions

  • Candidates who have recently submitted their PhD thesis are also eligible to apply, provided they furnish proof of PhD degree award at the time of interview if shortlisted

Age Limit

No specific age limit has been mentioned in the official notification.

Reservation Details

Preference will be given to candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories in case of equal qualifications and experience.

Application Fee

No application fee has been mentioned in the notification.

Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply through email only. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be considered.

Documents Required

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. List of publications highlighting the most significant publications
  4. Research statement describing past research work and future research plans relevant to the project
  5. Self-attested copies of degrees and certificates

Submission Instructions

  • All documents must be merged into a single PDF file
  • PDF File Naming Format: Candidate Name_Institute of PhD Degree_Year of PhD
  • Email Subject Line: Application for Project Research Scientist position in “GIMPERS project”
  • Application Email ID: sachin.srivastava@ph.iitr.ac.in

Important Dates

Advertisement Date 29 January 2026
Last Date for Application Submission 10 February 2026
Interview Date 11 February 2026
Interview Time From 2:30 PM onwards

Selection Process

  • Selection will be conducted through an online walk-in interview
  • Shortlisting will be based on eligibility and submitted documents
  • Final selection will be based on interview performance

Online Interview Details

Platform WebEx
Meeting Number 2643 616 1158
Password r3rYWpFV2b4
Host Key 808239
Video System Dial 26436161158@iitrroorkee.webex.com
Alternate Dial 210.4.202.4 (Enter meeting number)

Helpline and Contact Information

  • Contact Person: Dr. Sachin Kumar Srivastava, Principal Investigator
  • Telephone Numbers: +91 9023082848, 01332-28-5715

Official Links

  • Official Website: https://www.iitr.ac.in
  • Research Group Page: https://www.iitr.ac.in/~PH/Sachin_Kumar_Srivastava
  • Personal Lab Website: https://sachin7.wixsite.com/app-lab

Important Notes and Disclaimers

  • Applications are invited from Indian nationals only
  • The position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project
  • Mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting
  • The institute reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage
  • The appointment will be governed by IIT Roorkee and Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy norms

Official Notification

Official Notification Link: https://iitr.ac.in/Careers/static/Project_Jobs/PH/2026/adv30012026.pdf

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