IIT Hyderabad JRF Recruitment 2026: Apply for 02 Junior Research Fellow Posts

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad invites applications from qualified candidates for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions in the research group of Dr. Shourya Dutta Gupta, Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering (MSME). The project is sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Job Overview
- Designation: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Number of Positions: 02 (Two)
- Research Area: Development of biosensors for eye disease diagnostics, imaging and spectroscopic platforms, and software development.
- Location: IIT Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana, India
- Sponsoring Agency: ICMR
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must fulfill any one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Master’s degree (M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent) with first class.
- M.Sc. or equivalent in any science discipline with first class and a valid GATE score, OR qualified in a national-level examination (INSPIRE, Joint CSIR-UGC NET with JRF, DBT JRF).
- B.Tech. from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFIs) with a CGPA of 8.0 or higher (no GATE required).
- B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent in any discipline with first class and a valid GATE score.
Desirable Qualifications & Skills
- Optical sensor (or biosensor) development.
- Nanoparticle synthesis (or nanofabrication) & characterization.
- Spectroscopy and imaging of biosensors.
- Development of imaging/spectroscopic setups/platforms using Arduino/ESP32 (or similar platforms).
- Familiarity with programming in Python/MATLAB (or other languages) especially for GUI development.
Job Description & Responsibilities
The selected candidates will be responsible for:
- Development of biosensors for eye disease diagnostics, working closely with clinicians at LVPEI, Hyderabad.
- Development of imaging and spectroscopic platforms for sensors.
- Development of software platforms for system control, data acquisition, and visualization.
- Preparation of technical reports, research publications, and patents arising from the project.
- Note: Selected candidates will be encouraged to register for the PhD program at IIT Hyderabad as per institute norms.
Fellowship & Duration
- Fellowship: ₹37,000 + HRA (as per applicable norms)
- Duration: 12 months (extendable based on performance)
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications online by completing the Google Form linked below. Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic records and achievements, and shortlisted applicants will be notified via email for an online interview.
Last Date to Apply & Important Links
- Last Date for Apply: On or before 5:00 PM on 10th November 2026
- Apply Link (Google Form): Click Here to Apply Online
- Official Notification PDF: View Official Advertisement
For any additional information or queries, candidates may contact Dr. Shourya Dutta Gupta at shourya@msme.iith.ac.in.