The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, a premier engineering and research institute in Uttarakhand, has announced recruitment for a Junior Research Fellow position. There is one vacancy in total. The fellow will work under Prof. Ranjana Pathania in the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering on a DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance sponsored project studying the role of small RNAs in Acinetobacter baumannii physiology and pathobiology. The appointment is project based, and selection is through a walk-in interview at the institute.
IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026 - Junior Research Fellow Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
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Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 01 Oct 2026
- Notification23 Sept
- Walk-in01 Oct
- Walk-in Held01 Oct
About IIT Roorkee Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Job Location
- Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from Indian nationals only)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid GATE or NET qualification
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 37,000 per month (Consolidated)
- Tenure
- One year
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Essential: Master's degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences with GATE/NET. Desired: Candidate having experience in cloning, construction of deletion mutants, small RNA related work will be preferred.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | Essential: Master's degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences with GATE/NET. Desired: Candidate having experience in cloning, construction of deletion mutants, small RNA related work will be preferred. |
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Interview held at the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Roorkee at 4:00 PM; no TA/DA is admissible for attending.
Salary Structure
Rs. 37,000 per month (Consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Prepare an application on plain paper with a detailed CV listing the chronological discipline of degrees and certificates obtained
- 2Attach attested copies of degree, certificate and experience certificates
- 3Send the application to the office of the Principal Investigator by email or post, or produce it at the time of interview
- 4Bring the original degrees, certificates and experience certificates for verification at the interview
- 5Report to the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Roorkee at the scheduled interview time
Reporting Venue
Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Roorkee
Reporting time: 4:00 PM
Candidates must ensure they are eligible for the position before appearing for the interview. Applications with a detailed CV, experience details and attested copies of degree and experience certificates should be submitted to the office of the Principal Investigator through email, by post, or produced at the time of interview. Original degrees, certificates and experience certificates must be brought for verification. The interview is held at the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Roorkee at 4:00 PM. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application on plain paper with detailed CV
•Attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate
•Original degrees/certificates for verification
•Valid photo identity proof
Important Details
- The position is project-based for one year under the DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance sponsored project 'Deciphering the role of small RNAs in Acinetobacter baumannii physiology and pathobiology', under Principal Investigator Prof.
- Ranjana Pathania, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Roorkee.
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
- No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
Job Description
- Leading experiments on small RNA, including in-vitro transcription and gel-retardation assays
- Genetic manipulation, molecular cloning, protein purification and biochemical assays
- Animal handling and related assays
- Data interpretation, manuscript writing and reporting
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