Research Associate Vacancy under ICMR Project

Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026

Research Associate Vacancy under ICMR Project

Applications are invited for the position of Research Associate under an ICMR-funded project titled:

“Anti-Glaucoma Dual Drug Formulation”

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a strong background in Chemical Engineering and Computational Molecular Dynamics research.

Organization Details

Fellowship / Salary Details

Fellowship amount may vary based on post-doctoral experience.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Ph.D. Degree Completed in Chemical Engineering

• Minimum 1 year Postdoctoral Experience

• Extensive experience in:

  • Computational Studies

  • Molecular Dynamics in Polymer Domain Research (Mandatory)

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates having the following will receive preference:

• Publications in Scopus Indexed Journals

• Experience in designing and developing:

  • Experimental setups

  • Computational setups

• Strong academic record

• Good writing and communication skills

• Candidates should not have publications in Predatory Journals

Job Responsibilities

Selected candidates will work on:

• Research & development computational aspects in Drug-Polymer formulations

• Computational exploration in Drug Delivery and Formulation studies

• Technical analysis and facility creation

• Smooth execution of project-related activities within timelines

• Report preparation and article/patent writing

• Lab management and implementation at TRL5/6 level

• Collaborative and independent research work

• Additional related research topics under the same laboratory

Duration of Fellowship

Selection Process

Selection may be based on:

• Academic qualifications

• Research experience

• Publication profile

• Interview/interaction with the selection committee

Important Instructions

• Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. degree.

• Relevant computational molecular dynamics experience is mandatory.

• Applicants with publications in reputed indexed journals will have an added advantage.

• Strong technical and communication skills are desirable.

This Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship offers an excellent opportunity for researchers specializing in Chemical Engineering and computational drug formulation studies to contribute to an advanced ICMR-funded research project. Interested and eligible candidates should apply at the earliest.