IIT Goa Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Mechanobiology
Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at the Office of the DoRD, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa. The selected candidate will work under the project titled “Cell and nuclear response in a uniaxial stretcher with micropatterns recapitulating native tissue morphology” in the School of Mechanical Sciences, sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Job Overview
| Designation | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Mechanobiology |
| Location | IIT Goa, School of Mechanical Sciences |
| Number of Positions | One (1) |
| Duration of Appointment | One year, with the option to extend further |
| Salary | ₹37,000/- Per Month + HRA as per funding agency norms |
Job Description
The project involves several key aspects of mechanobiology. While the nature of the work is primarily experimental, the candidate will also have opportunities to collaborate on image analysis and computational modeling. Key responsibilities and techniques include:
- Cell culture
- Confocal imaging and image analysis
- Atomic force microscopy
- Traction force microscopy
- Micromechanisms
- Molecular biology
Eligibility and Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- B.Tech. in Biotechnology with a qualified GATE score; OR
- B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biology or an allied field with a qualified CSIR-UGC NET score.
Desirable Qualification:
- M.Tech. in Biotechnology with a qualified GATE score.
Medical & Leave Entitlements
As per the Institute norms.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply by filling out the online application form before the deadline. For queries related to the application, candidates may write to res-staff-rect@iitgoa.ac.in quoting Institute project number “2026/EMR/SB/096” in the subject line. Informal inquiries may be directed to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Sreenath Balakrishnan (Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical Sciences) at sreenath@iitgoa.ac.in.
Last Date to Apply
30.09.2026, 05:00 PM
Note: Candidates are advised to visit the official IIT Goa Project Positions page for any updates regarding extension of the last date.