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Research Positions for Pharma, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology candidates at CSIR-IICT

Research Positions for Pharma, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology candidates at CSIR-IICT

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad (CSIR-IICT) is a Premier Research Laboratory under the Council of  Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), which is an autonomous body under the Ministry of  Science & Technology, Government of India. CSIR-IICT is a multi-disciplinary Institute with proven strengths in Organic Chemistry (Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Agro-chemicals & Semio-chemicals), Inorganic & Physical Chemistry including Catalysis, Lipid Science & Technology, Organic Coatings & Polymers, Functional Materials, Chemical Biology, Chemical /Environmental/ Design Engineering.

CSIR – IICT is conducting Walk-in-Interview for the following positions under various sponsored projects purely on temporary basis.

Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) - 01 Post 
Name of the Project : Process Intensification of CO2 capture by Absorption using Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactor (HFMC) Technology
Emoluments : Rs. 42,000+27%HRA
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. in Chemistry / M.Tech in Chemical / Material Engg / Biotechnology from a Recognized University. Desirable Qualification : Experience in Membrane / Separation Process / MoF synthesis with minimum one publication.
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 40

Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Name of the Project : Development of a Plyphenol- Probiotic Co-Encapsulation System for Effective COPD Treatment: Preclinical Validation using a Gut- Lung Axis-on Chip Platform and A Rat Smoke Model
Emoluments : 28,000+30%HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. Biochemistry / Biotechnology
Desirable Qualification : Prior-hands on experience in cell culture, PCR, Western blot, ICC and Oxidative stress assays. In vivo experimentation, handling of laboratory animals will be useful.
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35


Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Name of the Project : Development of a Plyphenol- Probiotic Co-Encapsulation System for Effective COPD Treatment: Preclinical Validation using a Gut- Lung Axis-on Chip Platform and A Rat Smoke Model
Emoluments : 28,000+30%HRA
Essential Qualification : B.Tech / B.E. in Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology OR M.Sc. in Microbiology, Food Science & Nutrition, Life Sciences, or any closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
Desirable Qualification : Prior-hands on experience in probiotics, Organ-on-Chip systems, bio printing, and/or broader bioengineering / biomedical research. At least one peer reviewed publication demonstrating proven research capability in a relevant area
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-II (PAT-II) - 02 posts
Name of the Project : Safe Drinking water access with Skill Development through deployment of Decentralized Water purification plants in certain potential SC&ST colonies
Emoluments : 28,000+30%HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Tech in Chemical Engg. (OR) B.Tech in Chemical Engg. with 2 years’ experience
Desirable Qualification : 2 years’ experience in Membranes or water plants
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35


Project Associate-II (PAT-II) - 01 post
Name of the Project : Bioengineered – induced Pluoripotent stem cells(Ipsc) – derived 3D Skin organoids- mediated psoriasis disease modeling for translational therapeutics
Emoluments : 28,000+30%HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. / Integrated Ms in Bio-Chem / Bio-tech / Life Sciences with 2 years’ scientific research work experience OR M. Tech in Biotechnology
Desirable Qualification : Expertise in mammalian stem cell culture and / or Gene Cloning / Editing techniques
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 01 post
Name of the Project : Design and development of vapor phase catalytic ammoxidation for conversion of dilute bioethanol to acetonitrile
Emoluments : 28,000+30%HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Catalysis
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 01 post
Name of the Project : Technical Services in X-Ray Crystallography
25,000 + 27% HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry / Physics
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Crystallizations
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 01 post
Name of the Project : Sustainable Production of Nutraceuticals and Biostimulants from Microalgae in an Integrated Closed-loop Bio refinery
Emoluments : 25,000 + 24% HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc./M. Tech in Bio-technology / Environmental Sciences / Microbiology
Desirable Qualification : Expertise in Microalgae cultivation, pigment extraction & waste water treatment analysis
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 01 post
Name of the Project : Development and Bio efficacy Evaluation of Novel Synthetic and Bio pesticide Formulations Against Major Agricultural Pests
Emoluments : 25,000 + 24% HRA
Essential Qualification : M. Pharma / Ms. Pharma M.Sc./Integrated Ms. in Physical Chemistry/Agriculture Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Microbiology, or related life sciences.
Desirable Qualification : Experience in formulations of Agrochemicals /Pharmaceuticals Experience in formulation chemistry Familiarity with analytical techniques for formulation analysis.
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 01 post
Name of the Project : Laccase and lipase immobilized covalent organic framework for the heterogeneous oxidation of Phenolic compounds, aromatic amines and kinetic resolution of rac-ethyl-2-hydroxy-I-Phenyl biohyrate
Emoluments : 25,000 + 24% HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Synthesis of Polymer, cof
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Assistant -II (PA-II) - 01 post
Name of the Project : Analysis of referral coal samples
Emoluments : 20,000 + 20% HRA
Essential Qualification : B.Sc. with Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Experience in analysis of materials
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 02 posts
Name of the Project : Analysis of referral coal samples
Emoluments : 25,000 + HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Experience in analysis of materials
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-II (PAT-II) or Project Associate-I (PAT-I) - 01 post
Name of the Project : Smart Village- Implementing Biogas and Composting Solutions in Rural Villages of India
Project Associate-II (PAT-II)
Emoluments : 28,000 + HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : M. Tech in Chemical Engg. / Environmental Engg. / Biotechnology. (OR) M.Sc. in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Enviromental Sciences with 2 years’ experience in R&D (OR) B.Tech in Chemical Engg. / Environmental Engg. / Biotechnology with 2 years’ experience in R&D. Experience in the area of Waste Management
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35
Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
25,000 + HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : B. Tech in Chemical Engg. / Environmental Engg. / Biotechnology. (OR) M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Environmental Sciences
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

• Upper age limit shall be reckoned as on the date of interview. 
• Only those candidates who have acquired the essential qualification & result has been declared (should have at least a provisional certificate) are eligible to appear in the Walk-in-interview. 
• Result awaited/ Final semester appeared candidates are NOT ELIGIBLE to appear in the Walk-in-interview for the position where such minimum essential qualification requirement is mandatory.

NOTE : 
1. The above age limits are relaxable for candidates of statutory groups (SC/ST/OBC/Women) and PwBD candidates as per Govt. of India/ CSIR instructions on the subject. 
2. The candidates who have already served CSIR-IICT or any other lab/institute of CSIR as any Project Assistant / Project Fellow / JRF (in contract R&D projects) / SRF (in contract R&D projects) / Research Associate (P) etc., for a total period of 6 years or more are not eligible for these engagements. The candidates who have served for a period less than 6 years will have tenure up to remaining period till completion of 6 years. 
3. CSIR-IICT reserves the right to cancel or withdraw the award in case of any discrepancy found, in the candidature of any selected candidate at any stage. 
4. The selection will be on the basis of interview & skill test, if applicable will be conducted for suitable posts. 
5. CSIR-IICT reserves the right not to fill up a particular position, if it so desires. The number of vacancies indicated above may vary at the time of actual selection. 
6. The period of experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications for that position. 
7. Candidates without any documents as prescribed will not be allowed for the interview. Non-submission of essential documents will entail forfeiture of candidature and the same will not be entertained for exemption, if any. 
8. The engagement will be purely on temporary basis initially for a period up to six months which may be extended or curtailed depending on the duration of the sponsored project / satisfactory performance or conduct of the fellow as the case may be and does not entitle him/her for any permanent position in CSIR/IICT. 
9. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview. 
10. No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained.

Candidates who fulfil the under-mentioned criteria of age, educational qualifications, experience etc., may appear for walk-in-interview with the duly filled application form (download the application form from CSIR-IICT Website) along with one set of attested relevant documents (certificates of all educational qualifications from matric/10th onwards, valid NET/GATE etc, Experience, DOB, latest Category/Caste etc) and appear for walk in interview. Candidates are required to bring all the original certificates for verification. Candidates should register their names for walk-in-interview between 09.30 AM to 10.30 AM for Position Codes 01 to 13 on 24.02.2026. Candidates reporting after 10.30 AM will not be allowed for registration.

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