Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) hiring M.Pharm / M.S. (Pharm.) / M.Tech (Pharm)

The Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, is one of India's oldest and premier institutions for technical education and research. Its origins date back to 1919, when Banaras Engineering College (BENCO) was established by Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The erstwhile Institute of Technology (BHU) was converted into an IIT on 29 June 2012 through an Act of Parliament. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across engineering, sciences, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary research. It promotes innovation, advanced research, and industry–academia collaboration through its state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities.

Advertisement for the post of Project Technical Support-III under ICMR funded project at IIT(BHU), Varanasi
Post: Project Technical Support (III)

Project no.: EMDR/SG/14/2025-06465
Project Title: Developing PolQ- Proteolysis Targeting chimeras (PROTAC) for treatment of headneck cancers by inhibiting microhomology mediated end joining DNA repair pathway
PI: Dr. Rajnish Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi-221005, UP, India
Fellowship/salary: The candidate will be paid a stipend of Rs. 28,000 + 20% HRA per month. Selected candidate will have to join immediately
Funding agency: ICMR, New Delhi
Duration: The initial appointment will be for 1 year. The contract will be renewable subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements. The total project duration is up to 30-06-2029.

Essential minimum qualification: (i) First class M.Pharm / M.S. (Pharm.) / M.Tech (Pharm) / M.Tech in Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry; OR (ii) Second class M.Pharm / M.S. (Pharm.) / M.Tech (Pharm) / M.Tech in Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry with one year industrial/research experience. Aforementioned qualification(s) must be from the recognized Board/ University/ Institute.
Desirable qualification, if any: Candidate qualified in GATE/GPAT/CSIR-UGC-NET, including lectureship or equivalent examination and having experience in drug design, NCEs synthesis, strong organic synthesis background will be given preference.
Maximum Age: 32 Years
Relaxation for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/Female candidates: As per GoI rules

Application in the enclosed format giving Name, permanent and correspondence address, names of father and mother, telephone no. and e-mail address, details of educational career (starting from High School or equivalent) along with self-attested copies of all mark-sheets & certificates and details of any research or other experience etc., if any, should reach within 21 days of the advertisement (latest by 2nd December 2026) to the P.I., Dr. Rajnish Kumar at Rajnish.phe@iitbhu.ac.in through email or through registered post at the Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi - 221 005.

Please write “Application for Project Technical Support (III) in ICMR-funded project” in the subject line of the email/on the top of the parcel. The shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email.