IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026

Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF) Vacancy – Chemistry Department

Organization Details

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN)
Department	Chemistry
Post Name	Post Doctoral Fellow
Advertisement No.	IP/1025/T/Advt01212
Job Location	Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Nature of Appointment	Temporary
Official Website	IIT Gandhinagar

Project Details

Particulars	Information
Project Title	Developing hybrid peptide-polymer networks for 3D bioprinting applications
Principal Investigator	Kuljeet Kaur
Number of Positions	01
Duration	1 Year (Extendable based on performance review)

Salary Details

Component	Amount
Consolidated Monthly Remuneration	INR72,000 – INR 84,000 per month
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	As per institute norms, if applicable

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess:

Ph.D. degree in:
- Chemistry
- Material Science
- Polymer Science
- Allied fields

Academic Requirements

Good academic record
Minimum:
- 60% marks or equivalent grade from graduation onwards
- 55% equivalent grade in Class 10th and 12th

Desirable Qualification & Experience

Preference will be given to candidates having:

High-quality research publications in reputed peer-reviewed journals
Expertise in:
- Synthetic peptide chemistry
- Free radical polymerization methods
Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis are also eligible to apply

Job Responsibilities

Selected candidates will work on:

Development of peptide-polymer conjugate libraries
Polymerization techniques such as:
- RAFT
- ATRP
- ROMP
Study of potential hydrogel networks for 3D bioprinting
Manuscript writing and grant preparation
Mentoring students
Research and laboratory activities

Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the official application link provided by IIT Gandhinagar.

Steps to Apply

Visit the official IIT Gandhinagar recruitment portal.
Open the Post Doctoral Fellow advertisement.
Fill out the online application form.
Upload required documents.
Submit the application before the deadline.

Important Date

Event	Date
Last Date of Application Submission	02 June 2026

Documents Required

Updated CV/Resume
Educational Certificates
Ph.D. Degree/Thesis Submission Proof
Research Publications
Experience Certificates
Identity Proof
Passport Size Photograph

Important Instructions

The appointment is temporary in nature.
Extension will depend on performance review.
Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.
Candidates should ensure eligibility before applying.

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This opportunity at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar is highly suitable for researchers interested in polymer science, biomaterials, peptide chemistry, and 3D bioprinting research at a premier IIT institution.

IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026 - Post Doctoral Fellow