IIT Kharagpur, Department of Medical Science and Technology hiring M.Pharm / Ph.D for Research Associate position

The School of Medical Science and Technology (SMST), IIT Kharagpur, established in 2001, is a pioneering centre for interdisciplinary education and research at the interface of medicine, biology, and engineering. It aims to bridge medical science and technology through innovation and collaborative research. Its key research areas include biomedical engineering, medical imaging, cancer biology, biomaterials, tissue engineering, and healthcare technology. The School promotes advanced research, academic excellence, and the development of innovative solutions for improved healthcare delivery.

Position: Research Associate - Research

PI: Subhamoy Mandal
Department: Department of Medical Science and Technology
Ref No.: IIT/SRIC/R/IIC/2026/102
Ref Date: 30-10-2026

Project Title: Portable Intraoral Multispectral Imager for Cancer screening(IIC)

Sponsor: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)(Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, ICMR Campus-II, Tuberculosis Association of India, 1st Floor, 3 Red Cross Road, New Delhi-110001)

Consolidated Compensation: Upto Rs.61000(depending upon qualification & experience)

Qualifications and Relevant Experience:
Candidates must possess:
i) Ph.D. / MD / MS / MDS or equivalent degree
OR
ii) Having 3 years of research, teaching, design, and development experience after MVSc / M.Pharm / ME / M.Tech, with at least one research paper published in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.

Desirable Criteria: Expertise in Biomedical optical device development, basics of image analysis and statistical evaluation for medical data.

Application Fees: NIL

Age Limit: 35 (Age rules may be relaxed upon fulfilling sponsor agency rules, if any)

Tenure: 06 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.

Last date: 14-11-2026