- Invited applications for project positions under the Principal Investigator (Prof. Pravindra Kumar) in the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering.
- Project title: Engineering and designing multifunctional enzymes for broad-spectrum plastic biodegradation.
- Sponsored by: SKAN Research Trust.
- Position: Post Doctoral Fellow (1 vacancy).
- Duration: 1 year or until project completion.
- Job location: Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
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Project Positions for Multifunctional Enzyme Engineering in Plastic Biodegradation
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From âš58,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Minimum of one research paper in SCI journal required. Desirable experience in bacterial isolation, biodegradation, and metagenomic studies. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee applicable. |
đ Details & Description
đ Eligibility Criteria
- PhD in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or equivalent degree.
- Minimum of one research paper published in a Science Citation Index (SCI) journal.
- Experience in cloning, expression, protein purification, and crystallization.
- Desirable: Experience in bacterial isolation, biodegradation, and metagenomic studies.
- Minimum of one research paper published in a Science Citation Index (SCI) journal.
- Experience in cloning, expression, protein purification, and crystallization.
- Desirable: Experience in bacterial isolation, biodegradation, and metagenomic studies.
âī¸ Selection Process
- Candidates must ensure eligibility before appearing for the interview.
- Selection will be based on interview performance.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience.
- Selection will be based on interview performance.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (Preference to SC/ST candidates with equal qualifications and experience)
đ Required Documents
- Application on plain paper with detailed CV including chronological discipline of degrees/certificates obtained.
- Experience details including research, industrial field, and other relevant work.
- Attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificates.
- Original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) must be presented at the time of interview for verification.
- Experience details including research, industrial field, and other relevant work.
- Attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificates.
- Original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) must be presented at the time of interview for verification.
đŗ Application Fee Details
- No application fee applicable.
â Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Post Doctoral Fellow position?
Applicants must have a PhD in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or an equivalent degree with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Index (SCI) journal. Experience in cloning, expression, protein purification, and crystallization is required. Desirable qualifications include experience in bacterial isolation, biodegradation, and metagenomic studies.
Q.
What is the duration of the project position?
The duration of the project position is 1 year or until the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
Q.
What is the stipend for the Post Doctoral Fellow position?
The stipend for the position is âš58,000 per month plus 9% HRA (House Rent Allowance).
Q.
What documents are required for the application?
Applicants must submit a detailed CV with chronological discipline of degrees/certificates, experience details including research and industrial fields, and attested copies of degrees/certificates and experience certificates. Original documents must be presented at the time of the interview for verification.
Q.
When and where will the interview be held?
The interview will be held on 28th September 2026 at 11:00 AM in the conference room of the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.