IIT Jammu Research Associate (Biosciences and Bioengineering) Recruitment 2026

IIT Jammu Research Associate (Biosciences and Bioengineering) Recruitment 2026 — 1 post

The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu), Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, has invited online applications for one Research Associate post on the National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM) project "Multicolor, Fluorescent, UV protector and Bactericidal Smart Textile using Carbon Quantum Dots". The engagement is purely contractual, initially for 12 months and extendable by one more year based on project need and satisfactory performance, co-terminus with the project. Applications must be uploaded by 22 November 2026.

Pay

The Research Associate is paid Rs. 58,000 per month plus 16% HRA, as per NTTM and approved project norms. That works out to Rs. 67,280 per month in total. Do not read the total figure as the basic pay — the notice prints Rs. 58,000 plus 16% HRA.

Who can apply

You need a Ph.D. in Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, Biotechnology, Material Science or any other discipline relevant to the project, with a consistently good academic record.

Prior experience in nanomaterial synthesis and characterisation, bacterial and mammalian cell culture, and textile applications, and an excellent publication record are desirable.

The upper age limit is 35 years. No "as on" date is printed in the notice. A relaxation of 5 years is available for SC/ST, OBC, women and physically challenged candidates.

Fee

No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the notice. Do not assume any fee.

Selection

Selection is by shortlisting on merit and project need, followed by an interview on the online platform. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail. No TA/DA is paid for attending an offline interview or for joining.

How to apply

Upload your application through the online portal at apply.iitjammu.ac.in through the contract/project staff/JRF/SRF tab by 22 November 2026. You must mandatorily upload a list of your publications under the "Additional Information" section of the online form. For queries, contact Dr. Vinay Sharma, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Jammu, at vinay.sharma@iitjammu.ac.in. Read the official notice PDF linked below in full before applying. The notice is bilingual (English and Hindi); the English version is final in case of confusion.