IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment 2026: 1 Research Associate-II – Apply Online @ iitgn.ac.in

IIT Gandhinagar has released a notification for 1 post of Research Associate-II under a sponsored research project titled "An AI-Driven Platform for Discovering and Validating Anti-Aggregation Compounds for Alzheimer's and Related Neurodegenerative Diseases". This is a temporary, purely contractual position under the BSE Department, with consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 90,000 including HRA.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Essential Qualification

• Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or equivalent degree, OR
• 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech, with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.

Minimum Marks

• Graduation onwards: Minimum 60% or equivalent grade.
• Class 10th and 12th: Minimum 55% or equivalent grade.

Desirable Experience & Skills

• Research experience in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, or allied disciplines.
• Expertise in Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations, molecular docking, cheminformatics, virtual screening, molecular modelling, and protein-ligand interaction analysis.
• Proficiency in tools like GROMACS, AMBER, AutoDock, Schrödinger, RDKit, and programming languages like Python.
• Familiarity with AI/ML approaches for drug discovery.

Note: Research scholars who have already submitted their theses may also apply.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection will be based on the evaluation of applications and eligibility criteria set by the institute.

• Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting; a higher cutoff may be applied.
• The Institute reserves the right not to call an applicant for a selection test or not to fill the position without assigning any reason.

Job Description

• Perform MD simulations, molecular docking, and computational studies.
• Conduct cheminformatics analysis and virtual screening for therapeutic molecules.
• Develop computational workflows for molecular modelling and biological systems.
• Collaborate with experimental and AI/ML teams for interdisciplinary research.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets.
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable).
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate (if applicable).
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30 October 2026
• Last Date of Application: 11 November 2026

Important Links

• Download IIT Gandhinagar Research Associate-II Official Notification PDF
• Visit Official IIT Gandhinagar Website

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for IIT Gandhinagar Research Associate-II Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online application submission is 11 November 2026.

What is the salary for IIT Gandhinagar Research Associate-II?

The consolidated monthly remuneration ranges from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 90,000 including HRA (30% as per Institute norms).

Is this a permanent government job?

No, this is a temporary, contractual position for a duration of one year based on project requirements.

Is there an application fee for IIT Gandhinagar RA recruitment?

The notification does not specify any application fee.

How many vacancies are available?

There is 1 vacancy for the post of Research Associate-II.

What is the application mode?

Candidates must apply through the official online project staff application portal of IIT Gandhinagar.