NIT Durgapur Multi-Post BioE3 Recruitment 2026

NIT Durgapur Multi-Post Recruitment 2026: Overview

National Institute of Technology Durgapur (NIT Durgapur) is hiring a Technical Assistant and a Research Associate I for a Department of Biotechnology funded project in its Department of Chemical Engineering. The work brings together carbon dioxide capture, microalgal solvent regeneration and lycopene production using Dunaliella salina. You would join a project team developing an integrated pilot-scale platform for bio-regenerative carbon dioxide sequestration.

Posts and Disciplines

• Technical Assistant: This role supports the laboratory and pilot plant side of the project at NIT Durgapur.
• Research Associate I: This is the research role within the same Chemical Engineering project, which connects biological work with the carbon capture platform.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Project tenure: The appointment lasts up to two years or until the project ends, whichever comes first. Your continuation depends on performance reviews held every six months.
• Joining: You must be ready to join immediately after receiving an offer.
• Travel costs: The institute will not pay travel or daily allowances for attending the interview.
• Shortlisting: Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview call. Shortlisted applicants will receive information by email.
• Application accuracy: Incomplete or incorrect applications will not be considered. Canvassing leads to disqualification.

Application Submission Notes

Email your application to bikashkumarmondal@gmail.com. Use the subject Application for TA in DBT Project 2026 for Technical Assistant or Application for RA-1 in DBT Project 2026 for Research Associate I.

The interview requires in-person attendance for shortlisted applicants. The project contacts named in the notice are Dr. Bikash Kumar Mondal, departmental principal investigator, and Prof. Susmita Dutta, departmental co-principal investigator.

• Support routine laboratory work as Technical Assistant.
• Prepare samples for laboratory work.
• Prepare media and reagents for experiments.
• Maintain sensors used in the project.
• Handle and operate the pilot plant.
• Keep laboratory and operational records.