IIT Kharagpur Project Research Scientist-I Recruitment August 2026 – ICMR-Funded Research | Apply by 15 August
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is inviting online applications for the position of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) for an interdisciplinary ICMR-funded research project involving biomaterials, microneedles, corneal regeneration and advanced ocular drug-delivery systems.
🏛️ IIT Kharagpur Project Scientist Recruitment 2026
Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC), IIT Kharagpur has invited applications for a purely time-bound research assignment under Ref. No. IIT/SRIC/R/MBR/2026/101.
The position is associated with the Centre for Interdisciplinary and Convergent Technologies and involves interdisciplinary research at the interface of biomaterials, tissue engineering and ocular therapeutics.
🧪 Research Project
Project Title:
3D-Printed Dissolvable Microneedle Array with baselayer of Transparent, Wet-Adhesive Hydrogel Lens for Corneal Alkali Burn to prevent neovascularization, inflammation, scarring, microbial infection and promote corneal regeneration.
Project Acronym: 3DmicroLens
💼 Position Details
Position: Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical)
Reference No.: IIT/SRIC/R/MBR/2026/101
Reference Date: 01 August 2026
Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Recruitment Type: Time-bound Research Project
🎓 Eligibility & Preferred Background
The official SRIC listing states that candidates with a Master’s degree in relevant areas are preferred, particularly in:
- Biotechnology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Polymer Science / Polymer Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Related Life Science / Biomaterials disciplines
Candidates should read the official SRIC advertisement carefully for complete essential qualification requirements before submitting the application.
⭐ Preferred Research Experience
Candidates with relevant hands-on research experience may be especially suitable for this project, including experience in:
Development and characterization of microneedle systems.
Cell handling and in-vitro experimental techniques.
Hydrogel and polymer-based biomedical systems.
Corneal regeneration and therapeutic delivery systems.
🔬 Key Research Areas
- 3D-printed dissolvable microneedles
- Microneedle design and fabrication
- Hydrogel-based biomaterials
- Cell culture and in-vitro studies
- Corneal tissue engineering
- Ocular drug-delivery systems
- Anti-inflammatory therapeutics
- Corneal regeneration
- Biomaterials and bio-interface engineering
💰 Compensation
Candidates should verify the exact salary structure and applicable project terms from the official SRIC listing before applying.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit IIT Kharagpur’s official SRIC Temporary Jobs page.
- Locate Ref. No. IIT/SRIC/R/MBR/2026/101.
- Read the complete advertisement and eligibility criteria.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all qualification and experience information accurately.
- Complete the application on or before 15 August 2026.
💻 Application Mode
IIT Kharagpur SRIC states that no hard copy of the application is required. Shortlisting is based on the information uploaded during the online application process.
Original documents and testimonials regarding qualification and experience will be verified before joining for the selected candidate.
🔗 Important Official Links
Important: Applications should be submitted only through IIT Kharagpur’s official SRIC recruitment portal. Candidates should verify the final essential qualification, compensation, age conditions, application fee and any corrigendum on the official portal before submitting the form.
