Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology at IIT Delhi

About the position

IIT Delhi invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow post in the Department of Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology. The post is on the project "Sustainable valorization of low cost substrates into high value Porous carbon for carbon Capture" (RM00197G_SN). The Principal Investigator is Prof. Preeti Srivastava. The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology. The appointment is contractual, renewable yearly or up to the project duration, whichever is earlier.

Eligibility

1st class M.Tech in Life Sciences / Biochemistry / Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology with GATE/NET qualification. The requirement of NET/GATE for JRF/SRF may be relaxed for candidates who have graduated from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) with a CGPA of more than 8.000 (80% aggregate marks). 5% relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates. Candidates must be Indian nationals.

Fellowship / pay

Rs.37,000/- p.m. plus HRA @30%. Consolidated pay.

How to apply

1. Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website (http://ird.iitd.ac.in/rec).
2. Fill in the form with details of educational qualifications (percentage of marks), work experience and attach a recent passport size photograph.
3. Appear at the Committee Room of DBEB, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016 on 18 Nov 2026 at 02.45 p.m.
4. Carry original academic and professional certificates for verification.
5. Candidates already employed at IIT Delhi / IRD need their application forwarded by their establishment.
6. Eligibility queries: preeti@dbeb.iitd.ac.in