The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has officially announced the Project Scientist II (Technical Lead) Recruitment 2026 with 1 opening under Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.131/2026. The detailed notification has been published on the official IIT Madras website. Candidates holding a Ph.D. in Bioprocess Engineering or a related field with 2 years of experience, or an M.Tech with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, can submit their online applications on or before 27 July 2026. Direct links to download the official notification and apply online are shared below.
IIT Madras Project Scientist II Recruitment 2026 - Overview
IIT Madras Project Scientist II Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the IIT Madras Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download IIT Madras Project Scientist II Job 2026 Notification PDF
IIT Madras Project Scientist II Vacancy 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Ph.D in Bioprocess Engineering or a related field with 2 years' experience, or M.Tech with minimum 3 years' experience.
- Expertise in Strain engineering using synthetic biology tools (including screening and library preparation of genetic parts); metabolic engineering including in-silico genome scale models.
- Hands-on experience with bioreactors or fermentation systems, analytics, or downstream processes.
- Strong understanding of bioprocess optimization.
- Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical data analysis (desirable).
- Experience with process modeling and simulation (desirable).
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral; as demonstrated in Scientific writing including presentations, documentation, proposals and report generation.
- Ability to work, collaborate, and mentor junior researchers in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to think critically, demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Salary / Stipend
IIT Madras Project Scientist II Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
Selection Process
- Online Application
- Shortlisting
- Test/Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online on or before 27-07-2026.
- To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
- Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of IIT Madras to complete the application.
- Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
IIT Madras Project Scientist II Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
