Applications are invited for the initial screening of the temporary Project Position of Project Research Scientist – I (non-medical) for the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) funded project (FIW-2024-01-00000132) at the Department of biological sciences and bioengineering (BSBE), Indian Institute of Technology of Kanpur (IITK), UP, India. The project title is “A New Approach for Advancing Therapeutics in Inflammatory Bowel Disease : Development of Bioengineered JAK Inhibitor-Based Local Therapy”.
Job Overview
IIT Kanpur is inviting applications for temporary project positions under an ICMR-funded research project in the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering (BSBE).
Important Dates
- Last date to send application by post or e-mail: 30-03-2026
Eligibility Criteria
Project Research Scientist- I (non-medical)
- Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees.
- For Engineering / IT / CS – Four Years Graduate Degree.
- Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in drug delivery, polymer science, and biomaterials-based therapeutic systems for gastrointestinal diseases (such as inflammatory bowel disease). Applicants with a strong background in biomedical engineering, polymer chemistry, pharmaceutics, biotechnology, or tissue engineering are highly encouraged to apply. Familiarity with translational research, preclinical evaluation, and regulatory considerations for biomedical product development will be considered an added benefit.
Project Research Scientist – III (Non-Medical)
- Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees, with five years’ post qualification experience or PhD + two years post qualification experience.
- For Engineering / IT / CS – Four Years Graduate degree with Five years experience post qualification or PG degree with three years’ post qualification experience or PhD.
- Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in drug delivery, polymer science, and biomaterials-based therapeutic systems for gastrointestinal diseases (such as inflammatory bowel disease). Applicants with a strong background in biomedical engineering, polymer chemistry, pharmaceutics, biotechnology, or tissue engineering are highly encouraged to apply. Familiarity with translational research, preclinical evaluation, and regulatory considerations for biomedical product development will be considered an added benefit.
Age Limit
Project Research Scientist – III (Non-Medical): 45 years
How to Apply
- Application on plain paper, along with the complete bio-data may be sent to the undersigned by post or e-mail ([email protected]) latest by 30-03-2026.
- Contact Person: Dr. Ashok Kumar, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur -208016, UP.
Important Instructions
The positions are temporary and for a duration of 1 year.
Conclusion
Eligible candidates interested in advancing therapeutics in Inflammatory Bowel Disease are encouraged to apply for these project research positions at IIT Kanpur.
