Project Research Scientist III in Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering

- Applications are invited for a temporary Project Research Scientist III position in the Department of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering at IIT Madras.
- The role is part of the ICMR project titled ‘MolOnco-DnT-CenTr: Translational Centre for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies in Molecular Oncology’.
- The selected candidate will lead the development and optimization of U-bent fiber-optic biosensor platforms for detecting DNA/RNA biomarkers associated with gastric cancer and molecular oncology applications.
- Key responsibilities include designing and optimizing bioassay strategies, developing DNA/RNA and antigen-based assays, integrating bioassays with optical/plasmonic readout systems, and developing multiplexed diagnostic platforms.
- The candidate will coordinate clinical sample testing and validation, translate laboratory-scale assays into prototype point-of-care diagnostic devices, and collaborate with clinical, biological, engineering, and translational research teams.
- The role involves troubleshooting experimental, biochemical, optical, and instrumentation challenges, maintaining experimental records, datasets, SOPs, and technical documentation, and ensuring project milestones are achieved.
- The candidate will contribute to reports, publications, patents, proposals, and technology-transfer activities, mentor junior researchers, and coordinate project staff, research fellows, and students.

- Qualification:
• Postgraduate Degree (including integrated PG degrees) with five years’ post-qualification experience, or
• PhD with two years’ post-qualification experience.
• For Engineering/IT/CS: Four-year Graduate Degree with five years’ post-qualification experience, or PG Degree with three years’ post-qualification experience, or PhD.
- Age Limit: Up to 45 years as of the closing date of application (06.11.2026).
- Experience: Relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree will only be considered.

- Shortlisting based on qualifications, experience, and academic achievements provided in the online application.
- Candidates will be called for document verification/test/interview if shortlisted.
- The Institute reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning reasons.

All

- Printout of the online application form (must be obtained after successful submission).
- Testimonials from persons intimately acquainted with the candidate’s work and character (e.g., referees from recent employers or supervisors).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) if the candidate is currently working on a project at IIT Madras.

• Note: No explicit mention of an application fee is found in the provided raw job notification text.