IIT Ropar Research Scientist I Biomedical Recruitment 2026

IIT Ropar Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026: Overview

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) is recruiting a Project Research Scientist I for a biomedical research project involving the institute and the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. The project aims to develop an injectable approach for treating bone infections and defects, bringing materials research and medical research into the same study.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) supports this work through an Intermediate Grant. The project is titled A Novel Two-in-One Orthobiologic Injectable for Treating Bone Infections and Defects, and the advertised work location is IIT Ropar.

Dr. Atharva Poundarik leads the project from the Department of Biomedical Engineering and is also associated with the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. This is a project contract, with the position available immediately; you would join the research effort described in this notice.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Project tenure: The engagement runs for three years or until the project ends. Its continuation depends on an annual review of your performance.
• Other opportunities: The notice says your project performance may lead to consideration for alternative opportunities. This is a possibility, not an offer of another appointment.
• Interview arrangements: An interview may be held in person or online. If you attend in person, the project will not pay travel or daily allowances.

Application Submission Notes

Use the application form attached to the advertisement and email it with your CV to Dr. Atharva Poundarik at atharva@iitrpr.ac.in. This is an email application route; the notice does not direct you to a separate online recruitment portal.