IIT Jammu Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu invites applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under an ANRF-ARG-funded research project.

Position Overview

Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
Position: Junior Research Fellow
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Temporary, project-based
Advertisement No.: IITJMU/RC/RP-100374/A-31
Advertisement Date: 24 July 2026
Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation

Project Title

RCC-on-chip – Machine Learning-Guided Microfluidic System for Controlled Synthesis of Drug-loaded Nanoparticles for Targeted Therapy of Renal Cell Carcinoma

Research Areas

The selected candidate will work in areas including:

• Microfluidics

• Nanoparticle drug delivery

• Machine learning-guided biomedical systems

• Targeted cancer therapy

• Cell culture

• Renal cell carcinoma research

Appointment Duration

The initial appointment will be for one year and may be extended up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements.

Fellowship

The selected candidate will receive:

INR 37,000 per month plus 20% HRA, as per project norms.

Key Responsibilities

The appointed JRF may be expected to:

• Develop and operate microfluidic systems

• Support controlled synthesis of drug-loaded nanoparticles

• Apply machine learning techniques to optimise experimental processes

• Conduct cell-culture and biomedical experiments

• Analyse experimental and computational data

• Prepare technical reports, publications, and presentations

• Collaborate with the project team on targeted cancer-therapy research

Candidate Profile

Applicants with relevant qualifications and research exposure in fields such as biomedical engineering, biotechnology, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, materials science, mechanical engineering, machine learning, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official IIT Jammu project recruitment process and review the complete advertisement for:

• Detailed eligibility criteria

• Required qualifications

• Application procedure

• Selection process

• Interview details

• Application deadline

Candidates are advised to refer to the complete official notification before submitting their application.

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