IICT Announces Research Positions for Pharma, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology candidates

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.

Project Scientist - I (02 posts)
Post Code : 1
Name of the Project : A Novel Indigenous lipid membrane-coated coacervate system designed for the efficient and safe delivery of mRNA vaccines targeting infectious diseases.
Emoluments : Rs. 56,000+30%HRA
Essential Qualification : PG Degree (including integrated PG) in Chemistry / Pharmacology / Life Sciences / Biotechnology from a recognized University / Institution.
Desirable Qualification : Ph.D. degree or 4 years of post-PG research experience, preferably involving lipid-based formulations for delivery applications. Hands-on experience in primary and secondary animal cell culture and RNA- related experimental techniques
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Scientist - I (01 Post)
Post Code : 2
Name of the Project : Development of novel class of Macrocyclic Peptidomimetics based Endothelin Receptor Antagonists (MPERA’s) as promising optimal therapeutics for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
Emoluments : Rs. 56,000+HRA
Essential Qualification : First Class PG Degree (including integrated PG) in Bio- Chemistry / Micro Biology / Biotechnology.
Desirable Qualification : Ph.D. degree in life sciences or PG with two years’ experience in protein expression, purification and Bio- Physical studies i.e. NMR (or) Cryo-EM
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Scientist - I (01 Post)
Post Code : 3
Name of the Project : Design, Synthesis and evaluation of orally active 2- Pyridylamide derivative as anti- tuberculosis agents    q^iPi* - i /
Emoluments : Rs.. 56,000+30%HRA
Essential Qualification : First class post-graduate in sciences
Desirable Qualification : One Year Experience in Pharmacokinetics study
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT)(01 Post)
Post Code : 4
Name of the Project : AI/ML based accelerated design of solvents for crystallization and catalysts for vapour phase catalytic reactions
Emoluments : 42,000+30%HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Statistics or Chemistry with 3 years’ experience in AI/ML Tools or in DFT methods
Desirable Qualification : One or Two publications in SCI journals
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 40

Senior Project Associate (Senior-PAT) (01 Post)
Post Code : 5
Name of the Project : Active Pharmaceutical ingredients for affordable health care.
Emoluments : Rs. 42,000+30%HRA
Essential Qualification : Ph.D. in Organic Synthesis / Chemical Sciences
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Multi Step Synthesis.
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 40

Junior Research Fellow (P) (01 Post)
Post Code : 6
Name of the Project : New Catalytic methods for the development of sustainable biopolymer films for cost- effective product for industrial packaging applications
Emoluments : Rs. 37,000+27% HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry / Polymer Science with National Eligibility tests-CSIR-UGC- NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) / Valid GATE
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Polymer synthesis and Polymer techniques
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-II (PAT-II) (01 Post)
Post Code : 7
Name of the Project : Bioengineered - induced Pluoripotent stem cells(Ipsc) - derived 3D Skin organoids- mediated psoriasis disease modeling for translational therapeutics
Emoluments : Rs. 28,000+30%HRA
Essential Qualification : Masters / Integrated Masters in Bio-Chem / Bio-tech / Life Sciences with 2 years’ experience in Gene Cloning / IPSc culturing
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-II (PAT-II) (01 Post)
Post Code : 8
Name of the Project : Design, Synthesis and evaluation of orally active 2- Pyridylamide derivative as anti- tuberculosis agents
Emoluments : Rs. 28,000+30%HRA
Essential Qualification : Masters in Organic Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Multi Step Organic Synthesis
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-II (PAT-II) (01 Post)
Post Code : 9
Name of the Project : Degradable Coated Kraft Paper for Mulching
Emoluments : Rs. 28,000+30%HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry / Polymer science with 2 years R&D Experience
Desirable Qualification : Research Experience on Polymer Synthesis & Coatings
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-II (PAT-II) (01 Post)
Post Code : 10
Name of the Project : AI/ML based accelerated design of solvents for crystallization and catalysts for Vapour phase catalytic reactions
Emoluments : Rs. 28,000+27%HRA
Essential Qualification : M.E/M. Tech in Chemical Engg. or an allied stream or B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engg. or an allied stream with 2 years R&D Experience
Desirable Qualification : Hands on experience in Process modelling & simulation and optimization using MATLAB/ASPEN/equivalent tools will be given preference.
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-II (PAT-II) (01 Post)
Post Code : 11
Name of the Project : Isocyanate-Free Thermoplastic Polyurethanes from CO2- Derived Carbonates for Highly Durable Coating Application
Emoluments : Rs. 28,000+24%HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry with 2 years R&D Experience
Desirable Qualification : Analytic Skill
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Junior Research Fellow (P) OR Project Associate-I (PAT- I) (01 Post)
Post Code : 12
Name of the Project : Bio-Active Marine Natural Products: Chemical Synthesis and Therapeutic Evaluation
Emoluments : Junior Research Fellow (P) ?. Rs. 31,000+30%HRA , (Or) Project Associate-I (PAT- I) 25,000+30%HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry / M. Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical (or) an allied stream with National Eligibility tests-CSIR-UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship)/ Valid GATE.
Desirable Qualification : One Year Research experience on organic synthesis (Or) For Project Associate-I (PAT-I)
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry / M. Pharmacy
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT- I) (01 Post)
Post Code : 13
Name of the Project : Dynamic Kinetic Resolution as a Strategy for the Synthesis of Chiral Molecules «l^« y4l44yc -I (MyCt-i) / Project Associate-I (PAT-
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+HR
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Organic Chemistry and Industrial experience
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT- I) (01 Post)
Post Code : 14
Name of the Project : AI/ML based accelerated design of solvents for crystallization and catalysts for Vapour phase catalytic reactions
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+27%HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Statistics or Computer Science
Desirable Qualification : Experience in using AI/ML tools, coding
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT- I)(01 Post)
Post Code : 15
Name of the Project :Solar Panels, Electrical / Electronic Appliances & Air Conditioner Waste to Sustainable Materials (C-SEAS)
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+30
Essential Qualification : B. Tech in Biotechnology / Chemical Engineering
Desirable Qualification : One publication in related domain
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT- I) (01 Post)
Post Code : 16
Name of the Project : Recovery of Polyol from waste Polyurethane Foam
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+30%HRA
Essential Qualification : B. Tech in Polymer Engineering/ Plastic Engineering/ Polymer Science & Technology/ Chemical Engineering/Material Science Engineering (OR) M.Sc. in Polymer Science/ Chemistry/ Material Science
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Polymer Recycle, Pilot Plant Design and Operation
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT- I) (01 Post)
Post Code : 17
Name of the Project : Preclinical evaluation of a consensus H5 hemaglutinin MRNA Vaccine and LNP
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+24%HRA
Essential Qualification : Masters in Pharmaceutical sciences / life sciences
Desirable Qualification : Experience in formulation, cell culture
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview :35

Project Associate-I (PAT- I) (01 Post)
Post Code : 18
Name of the Project : Natural Product - Driven Identification of Anti- Cancer Molecules from Carissa Carandas and Carissa Spinarum
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+24%HRA
Essential Qualification : M.Sc. in Chemistry or M. Pharm /M.S. (Pharm) in Natural Products /Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Medicinal Chemistry /Pharmacognosy / Pharmaceutics
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Natural Products isolation and characterization
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT- I) (01 Post)
Post Code : 19
Name of the Project : Bioprocess development for adipic acid production from sugarcane baggase by recombinant Corynebacterium glutamicum
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+24%HRA
Essential Qualification : Masters in Microbiology / Bio-technology / Biochemistry / Environmental Science
Desirable Qualification : Bacterial /Fungal Handling, Bioprocess development, Molecular cloning
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT- I) (01 Post)
Post Code : 20
Name of the Project : Alternative Solvents for Oils & Fats processing: Scope for Wellness Industry
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+24%HRA
Essential Qualification : B. Tech in Chemical Engineering / Oil / Food Technology / Chemical Technology (or) M.Sc. in Food Science / Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Basic Knowledge of Processing
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT- I) (01 Post)
Post Code : 21
Name of the Project : Science Communication in the Digital-era
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+24%HRA
Essential Qualification : Masters in Science / Chemical Science (or) Bachelor’s degree in Engg. or Technology qiif^lq ql^oi/Desirable Qualification : Experience in Science Communication in various media, including, print, social, digital, audio-video, online etc.,
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT- I) (01 Post)
Post Code : 22
Name of the Project : A Sequential Green Extraction Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents: From Essential Oils to Pure Bioactives with Antimicrobial Applications
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+24%HRA
Essential Qualification : Master’s Degree in Chemistry (M.Sc./ MS) or Pharmaceutical Science (M. Pharma)
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Natural Product Isolation and Characterization
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT- I) (01 Post)
Post Code : 23
Name of the Project : Design Synthesis and evaluation of dual tubulin-HDAC inhibitors as possible Anticancer Agents
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+24%HRA
Essential Qualification : Masters / Integrated Masters in Chemical Sciences or Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Desirable Qualification : Masters in Organic Chemistry with 0-6 months R&D lab Experience
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

Project Associate-I (PAT- I) (01 Post)
Post Code : 24
Name of the Project : Sustainable Production of Cyclopentanone & & Syringladlyte from Biomars: Catalytic process development & Techno-Economic analysis
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+24%HRA
Essential Qualification : B. Tech in Chemical / Petro Chemical / Petroleum Engineering
Desirable Qualification : Experience in industry/R&D centers or experience in catalyst synthesis/process development
Upper age limit as on date of walk in interview : 35

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

Project Associate-I (01 Post)
Post Code : 26
Name of the Project : Development of Flexible Polymeric Scaffolds with bioactive components for Biomedical Applications
Emoluments : Rs. 25,000+30% HRA
Essential Qualification : B. Tech in Bio-technology / Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering
Desirable Qualification : Experience in Polymers, Ceramics, 3D Printing and Biomaterials
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.

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 26 on 28.01.2026. Candidates reporting after 10.30 AM will not be allowed for registration.