IIT Kanpur Research Associate III Recruitment 2026

• A Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences is essential.
• Prior experience in molecular biology techniques, cell culture assays, protein expression and purification, and cellular signaling is required.
• Hands-on experience in X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM is preferred but not essential.

• Prepare a brief CV.
• Check the official notification for the application email address.
• Send the brief CV by email on or before 30 November 2026.
• A hard copy and degree certificates are not required at this stage.

About the recruitment

The Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering at IIT Kanpur has advertised one Research Associate III position under advertisement number P.Rect./R&D/2026/223. The appointment is purely temporary and is linked to a project. The notice does not identify the project title or its funder.

The position is located in the department at IIT Kanpur and pays ₹67,000 per month. The initial appointment is for one year. An extension may be considered on the basis of performance, but only up to the duration of the project.

Eligibility and experience

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences. The notice also requires prior experience with molecular biology techniques, cell culture assays, protein expression and purification, and cellular signaling.

Hands-on experience with X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM is preferred, although it is not essential. Applicants who do not meet the minimum eligibility criteria and the desirable work experience will not be called for interview. The notice does not specify an age limit or application fee.

How to submit your application

Prepare a brief CV and send it by email on or before 30 November 2026. The application is by email, rather than through an online form. Check the official notification for the email address before sending it; the notice does not prescribe an email subject line.

A hard copy of the application and degree certificates are not required at this stage. Selected candidates will be interviewed online, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.