IIT Delhi Project Associate Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹30,000 - ₹38,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree (M.Sc./M.Tech.) or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Stem Cell Biology, or a related discipline.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in stem cell culture, reprogramming, gene editing, or molecular cloning.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is recruiting for 1 Project Associate position to work on a high-impact research project involving vascularized iPSC-liver organoids. The selected candidate will receive a monthly pay of ₹30,000 plus 27% HRA, totaling approximately ₹38,100. Applicants must hold a Master's degree or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field with at least one year of hands-on experience in stem cell biology or gene editing. This role offers a prestigious opportunity to contribute to advanced medical research at one of India's premier engineering and research institutions.
- The position is contractual with a duration up to September 2027, subject to yearly renewal.
- Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in human stem cell culture, CRISPR/Cas9, or molecular cloning.
- Applications must be submitted via email to the Principal Investigator by 5:00 PM on July 20, 2026.
- A 5% relaxation in educational marks is applicable for SC/ST category candidates.
- Selection is based on initial shortlisting followed by a mandatory online interview for qualified applicants.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated fellowship of ₹30,000 per month plus 27% HRA as per institute norms.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates based on qualifications Online Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates Retired government employees pay fixed as per IRD norms
How to Apply
- Visit the official IIT Delhi IRD recruitment portal.
- Download the prescribed application form No. IRD/REC-4.
- Fill in educational details, percentage of marks, and work experience accurately.
- Mention Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/161/2026 in the email subject line.
- Attach the completed form and relevant documents.
- Email the application to Prof. Deepti Abbey at adeepti@iitd.ac.in.
- Submit the email before the deadline of 20th July 2026, 5:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Project Associate receives a consolidated fellowship of ₹30,000 per month plus 27% HRA (₹8,100), totaling ₹38,100 per month.
Candidates need a Master's degree (M.Sc./M.Tech.) or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Stem Cell Biology.
Download Form IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website and email the completed form to adeepti@iitd.ac.in with the advertisement number in the subject line.