About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 27-04-2026 | Ends On: 08-05-2026 |
| Class: Research Jobs | |
| Qualifications: Post Graduates (Ph.D) | |
| Experience Type: Fresher | |
| Tenure Type: Contract Basis | |
| States: Uttar Pradesh | |
1 Research Associate (Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering) vacancy at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for 1 post of Research Associate (Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering) on fixed-term basis under a research project. Applications will be accepted up to 08-05-2026.
| Post Name | Research Associate (Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering) |
| Project Name | Development of Indigenous Platform for Gene Therapy of Spinal Muscular Atrophy |
| Project Description | This study aims to create an Indian-made solution for treating Spinal Muscular Atrophy. It focuses on building a gene therapy platform to deliver healthy genes to patients. The goal is to make life-saving medical treatments more accessible and affordable. This project is hosted at the BSBE-MFCEM department. |
| Duration | 01 year (extendable up to 3 years upon performance) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification |
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| Monthly Salary | Rs. 58,000/ month + HRA 20% |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit |
| Selection Process | Selection will be conducted through interviews, following the preliminary shortlisting of candidates based on academic qualifications. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Applicants should prepare a Curriculum Vitae highlighting academic and professional details. They must also include a statement of interest explaining motivation and suitability for the position. Additionally, the names and addresses of two references are to be provided. All documents should be compiled into a single PDF file and sent by email to mgtlab13@gmail.com. |
| Last Date to Apply | 08-05-2026 |
| Contact | Jayandharan G. Rao, Professor, Lab-16, MFCEM (Principal Investigator); Email ID: mgtlab13@gmail.com |
| Job Location | Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) |