Posts & vacancies
Both posts are for the DBT-funded project at the Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Durgapur.
Technical Assistant
Eligibility: BTech/BE in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or MSc in Biotechnology, Botany or Chemistry, or 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology (with 2 years of experience), or equivalent, from a recognized Institute / University, with minimum 6.0 CGPA or 55% marks. Candidates with higher qualifications may also apply.
Pay scale: INR 20,000/- per month (Accommodation / HRA as per Institute Norm)
Age limit: Upper age limit 50 years
Research Associate I
Eligibility: PhD or equivalent in Biotechnology / Biological Sciences from reputed Institutes / Universities. Candidates should have expertise in cell culture, image analysis, advanced molecular cell biology and biochemical techniques. Preference to candidates with research exposure to Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and Spectrophotometer handling, and basic modelling, with at least one research paper in an SCI journal.
Pay scale: INR 58,000/- per month (Accommodation / HRA as per Institute Norm)
Age limit: 35 years, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD and women candidates, as on the last date of application
Key dates
13 Oct 2026
Advertisement issued
27 Oct 2026
Last date to email application (14 days from the advertisement date)
Selection process
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
1
Screening of applications
Incomplete or incorrect applications will not be considered. The prescribed qualifications are the bare minimum, and meeting them does not entitle a candidate to an interview.
2
Interview
Shortlisted candidates are notified by email and must appear in person (offline) on the scheduled date with an updated CV and original and self-attested photocopies of mark sheets/certificates.
Good to know before you apply
No TA/DA for interview No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
Canvassing disqualifies Canvassing in any form will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.
Joining The selected candidate will have to join duty immediately upon receipt of the offer.
Duration of appointment The position is purely temporary, for two years or the end of the project, whichever is earlier, subject to the candidate's performance. Performance will be evaluated every six months.
How to Apply
1. Prepare an updated CV with photo, corresponding address, DOB, phone number, email, self-attested education qualifications, self-attested experience certificates and list of publications (if any)
2. Email it to bikashkumarmondal@gmail.com within 14 days of the advertisement
3. Subject line for Technical Assistant: Application for TA in DBT Project 2026
4. Subject line for Research Associate I: Application for RA-1 in DBT Project 2026
Project Details
Project title: Hybrid Absorption Membrane-Assisted CO₂ Capture and Microalgal Solvent Regeneration: An Integrated Pilot-Scale Platform for Bio-Regenerative CO₂ Sequestration and Lycopene Pigment Production from Dunaliella salina
Funded by: DBT, GOI
Ref. No.: BT/PR59122/CCU/173/39/2025, dated 02 June 2026
Department: Chemical Engineering, NIT Durgapur
Technical Assistant Role
Assist in routine laboratory work
Sample, media and reagent preparation
Sensor maintenance
Pilot plant handling and operations
Record maintenance
Contact
Dr. Bikash Kumar Mondal (Departmental PI), Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Durgapur
Prof. Susmita Dutta (Departmental Co-PI), Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Durgapur