Sr. Project Scientist at IIT Delhi, India, Walk-in Test/Interview

Overview Sr. Project Scientist at IIT Delhi, India Contract position focused on vaccine candidate development under an ICMR-funded project. Location: IIT Delhi, India. The role involves research in structural biology and virology related to vaccine development. Responsibilities Conduct advanced research in structural biology of viral proteins Perform protein purification and characterization Carry out crystallization and X-ray diffraction studies Analyze structural data and contribute to vaccine candidate development Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team Learn and apply Cryo-EM techniques where required Qualifications Essential Qualifications PhD in Structural Biology or related field Strong academic record throughout Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in: Protein purification Biophysical and biochemical techniques Structural biology methods (especially X-ray crystallography) Desirable Skills Expertise in protein crystallization Experience in diffraction data collection Handling X-ray facilities Structure determination and relevant software tools Basic knowledge of Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) Willingness to work on viral protein structures and complexes Job Details Position: Project Research Scientist-I Project Title: Consortia for Vaccine Candidate Development Against Arbovirus (RP04807G) Funding Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi Salary: 67,000 per month + 30% HRA Location: IIT Delhi, India Project Duration: Up to 12 June 2029 Application Mode: Email Last Date: 10 April 2026 (5:00 PM) Designation Project Research Scientist-I Selected Candidate Will Conduct advanced research in structural biology of viral proteins Perform protein purification and characterization Carry out crystallization and X-ray diffraction studies Analyze structural data and contribute to vaccine candidate development Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team Learn and apply Cryo-EM techniques where required How To Apply Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IIT Delhi IRD website: ird.iitd.ac.in/rec Fill in complete details including educational qualifications (with percentage/division) and work experience Email the completed application form along with required documents Mention the advertisement number in the subject line Contact Prof. Ashok Kumar Patel Email: ashokpatel@bioschool.iitd.ac.in Selection Process Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview Shortlisted candidates list will be available on IIT Delhi IRD website .