Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical) (PRS-I), Medical Science and Technology at IIT Kharagpur

About the position

IIT Kharagpur invites applications for 1 post of Project Research Scientist - I (Non-Medical) in the Department of Medical Science and Technology. The project uses machine-learning enabled multi-omics integration to differentiate lymph node tuberculosis from sarcoidosis. The Principal Investigator is Koel Chaudhury. The sponsor is ICMR. Tenure is 36 months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.

Eligibility

• Essential: 1. Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees. 2. For Engineering / IT / CS: Four Years Graduate Degree.
• Age relaxation up to 5 years may be granted to deserving candidates having experience of working in a Government Research Organization, case to case, by DG, ICMR/Head of the Institution.
• Contract is up to one year, extendable up to three years, subject to requirement and performance review by the PI/Director. In exceptional cases the DG ICMR may extend up to five years. No retrospective extension is permissible.
• Desirable: Minimum 1 year research experience in respiratory health and machine learning with publications in the relevant area
• Age limit: 40

Fellowship / pay

Upto Rs.56000 (depending upon qualification & experience). HRA as admissible. Application fee: NIL.

How to apply

1. Open the application link on the IIT Kharagpur SRIC staff recruitment portal.
2. Log in with reference number IIT/SRIC/R/OIG/2026/101.
3. Fill in the online form and submit it by 12 Nov 2026.