Research Associate (Post-Doctoral Fellowship) Recruitment 2026 at IIT Hyderabad – Apply Now
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Overview
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad invites applications for the position of Research Associate (Post-Doctoral Fellowship) under an ICMR-funded research project titled “Anti-Glaucoma Dual Drug Formulation.”
The position is initially for 11 months and may be extended based on performance review.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Position | Research Associate (Post-Doctoral Fellowship) |
| Project Title | Anti-Glaucoma Dual Drug Formulation |
| Funding Agency | ICMR |
| Fellowship | ₹72,800/- per month (Including HRA) |
| Duration | 11 Months (Extendable) |
| Job Location | IIT Hyderabad Campus |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 30 May 2026, 5:00 PM |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
- Minimum 1 year of postdoctoral experience
- Extensive experience in computational studies on molecular dynamics in polymer domains
- Strong academic background and communication skills
- Preference will be given to candidates with:
- Publications in Scopus-indexed journals
- Experience in experimental and/or computational setup development
- Experience in scientific article and patent writing
Note: Candidates who have published in predatory journals are not eligible.
Research Areas
The selected candidate will work in the following domains:
- Molecular Dynamics
- Polymer–Drug Formulation & Molecular Interactions
- Drug Delivery and Computational Formulation Studies
Roles & Responsibilities
- Support computational research in drug-polymer formulations
- Conduct molecular dynamics and computational analysis
- Assist in technology development and project execution
- Prepare technical reports, publications, and patents
- Coordinate research activities and lab management
- Work independently as well as within a research team
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on academic performance and relevant experience
- Interview call letters will be sent only to shortlisted candidates via email
- Meeting minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee an interview call
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should send their application via email to:
Email Subject
Postdoc Application in ICMR Project: Anti-Glaucoma Drug-Polymer Formulation
Documents Required
- Application Letter
- Brief CV (Maximum 4 Pages)
- Educational Qualifications
- Research Areas
- Ph.D. Topic with 200-word Abstract
- Publication Details
- Google Scholar Link (Preferred)
- Two References for Recommendation
Important Notes
- The position is completely on-site at IIT Hyderabad
- Accommodation through CLEANZ will not be provided
- IIT Hyderabad accommodation may be available subject to institute norms and availability
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