Research Recruitment 2026: IIT Gandhinagar

Research Recruitment 2026: IIT Gandhinagar

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is inviting applications for a temporary position of Research Associate II in the Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering. The project involves developing and scaling sustainable bioleaching technologies for metal recovery from waste.

Eligibility & Job Description

The candidate will work across microbial engineering, bioprocess development, and pilot-scale reactor operation. Essential qualifications include a Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemical Technology, or Biochemical Engineering, or an M.Sc./M.Tech with 4 years of R&D experience. A minimum of 60% from Graduation onwards and 55% in class 10th and 12th is required.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the IIT Gandhinagar project staff recruitment portal.

• Application Link: http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/

• Principal Investigator: Dr. Vijay Thiruvenkatam

• Closing Date: 30 April 2026