Junior Research Fellow Position at IIT Goa (Mechanobiology Project)

Summary
The Office of the DoRD at IIT Goa has invited applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on a Department of Science and Technology (DST) sponsored project in the School of Mechanical Sciences.
Designation
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Research Area
Mechanobiology (Project title: “Cell and nuclear response in a uniaxial stretcher with micropatterns recapitulating native tissue morphology”)
Location
IIT Goa
Eligibility / Qualification
- Essential Qualification: 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: M.Tech. in Biotechnology with a qualified GATE score.
Job Description
The project involves several aspects of mechanobiology, including cell culture, confocal imaging, image analysis, atomic force microscopy, traction force microscopy, micromechanisms, and molecular biology. While the work is primarily experimental, the candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate on image analysis and computational aspects too. The appointment is for one year, with the option to extend further.
Salary: 37,000/- Per Month, plus HRA as per funding agency norms. Medical and leave entitlements are as per Institute norms.
How to Apply
Interested eligible candidates can apply by filling out the online application form.
Last Date for Apply
30.09.2026, 05:00 PM