About the position
IIT Gandhinagar's Research & Development Office is recruiting one Project Associate II (Biology) for the Center for Creative Learning, led by Principal Investigator Prof Manish Jain. The project centres on school STEM education through practical exploration and inquiry-based learning. This is a temporary, one-year appointment carrying consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs 50,000 to 90,000, determined by qualifications and experience. House Rent Allowance is marked as not applicable.
Who should consider applying
The essential qualification offers two routes: an M.Sc. in Life Science, Bio Science or Biological Science with at least two years of experience gained after qualification, or a B.Sc. with a relevant subject and at least six years of post-qualification experience. Candidates must also satisfy the academic thresholds of 60% or equivalent from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent in Classes 10 and 12.
The desirable profile includes experience teaching Biology-related subjects to grades 8–12 across school boards, developing practical experiments and using laboratory instruments. The notice also seeks communication and facilitation skills, professional proficiency in spoken and written English and spoken Hindi, digital documentation skills, and one year of experience writing textbook chapters or developing ed-tech learning modules for grades 8–12.
Work involved
The selected candidate will develop rigorous hands-on Biology learning modules for grades 6–12 and maintain the resource repository. Responsibilities include adapting and testing activities, models and prototypes; preparing manuals, worksheets, presentations, videos and articles; turning activities into school-ready models with product specifications; and coordinating content trials in schools.
Application and shortlisting
- Open the official project staff recruitment portal through the Apply Online link.
- Apply for the Biology position under the Center for Creative Learning.
- Submit the online application by 17/11/2026.
Meeting the minimum criteria does not ensure shortlisting or appointment. The institute may adopt a higher cutoff and may decide not to call an applicant for a selection test or not to fill the vacancy in this selection round.