IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in BSBE Department

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for a temporary position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur (Advt No: P.Rect./R&D/2026/222).
Job Summary
IIT Kanpur is inviting applications from motivated candidates with a background in Life Sciences for a JRF post. The selected candidate will work under Dr. Arun K. Shukla in the Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering.
Position Details
- Designation: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Number of Positions: 01
- Research Area: Biological Sciences & Bioengineering (Molecular Biology, Cell Culture Assays, Protein Purification, Cellular Signaling)
- Location: IIT Kanpur, Kanpur – 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Remuneration / Salary: INR 37,000/- per month
Eligibility & Qualification
- Minimum Qualification: M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences.
- Desirable Qualification: Qualified CSIR-NET / GATE / DBT-JRF.
- Desirable Work Experience: Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, cell culture assays, expression and purification of proteins, and cellular signaling.
Job Description
The position is purely temporary, initially offered for a period of one year. It can be extended further based on the candidate’s performance up to the duration of the project.
Note: Only applicants who meet the minimum eligibility criteria and desirable work experience will be shortlisted for the interview. The selection interview will be conducted online, and no TA/DA will be paid.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should send their updated, brief Curriculum Vitae (CV) directly via email to: gpcrbiology2020@gmail.com.
Important Note: Hard copies of the application or degree certificates are NOT required at this stage.
Important Dates & Links
- Last Date to Apply: November 30, 2026
- Official Notification / Apply Link: IIT Kanpur Official Announcement