• Essential Academic Qualifications: Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biophysics, Biology, or a related field, with proven hands-on experience in Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations and enhanced sampling.
• Desirable Competence: Experience in protein/peptide simulations, coarse-grained/all-atom MD, and enhanced sampling techniques. Proficient working knowledge of GROMACS or any other biomolecular simulation packages.
• Project Scope & Tenure: Research project titled 'Elucidating the Mechanism of Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation and Subsequent Fibrillization in Intrinsically Disordered Proteins Through Advanced Computational Method Development' (Project No. 2627R-0130-CHEM1405DEBD) under Principal Investigator Dr. Debdas Dhabal, Department of Chemistry, IIT Guwahati. Contract duration is initially for 6 months.
• Remuneration: Recommended pay of ₹58,000/- plus 20% HRA (₹11,600/-), totaling ₹69,600/- per month. Campus accommodation is not available.
IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Research Associate (RA) Post
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 26, 2026
Starts
Aug 30, 2026
Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Exam Date
Sep 18, 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper age limit is typically 35 years as per DST/GoI norms for Research Associates, relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Scrutiny of Online Portal Applications & Shortlisting
Online Technical Interview via Google Meet
Interested and eligible candidates should apply online via the IIT Guwahati R&D Recruitment Portal (https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/) on or before September 13, 2026. Search for the project title to access the application. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email on September 16, 2026. The Online Interview will be conducted on September 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM via Google Meet. Selection will be based on performance in the online interview. No TA/DA is paid.
Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix
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| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. Quality & Doctoral Research Track Record in Computational Chemistry / Biophysics | ||
| Expertise in Molecular Dynamics (MD) Simulations & Enhanced Sampling (Metadynamics, Replica Exchange) | ||
| Understanding of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (IDPs), Phase Separation (LLPS) & Amyloid Fibrillization | ||
| Online Technical Interview Assessment & Independent Research Vision |
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- Online Recruitment Portal Application Only: Applications must be submitted online through the IIT Guwahati R&D portal (https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/) on or before September 13, 2026; direct email submissions are not accepted.
- Strict Selection Timelines: Shortlisted candidates will be notified on September 16, 2026, for an Online Interview scheduled on September 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM via Google Meet.
- No Campus Accommodation: The notification explicitly notes that no on-campus accommodation will be provided for the selected candidate; HRA of ₹11,600/- is paid.
- Ph.D. Requirement Mandate: Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biophysics, or related fields with proven MD simulation expertise.
- Software Proficiency Required: Practical experience in GROMACS or equivalent biomolecular simulation packages is essential for project execution.
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Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Recommended Pay: ₹58,000/- + HRA: ₹11,600/- = Total Amount: ₹69,600/- per month.
Monthly consolidated remuneration: Recommended pay of ₹58,000/- plus 20% HRA (₹11,600/-), totaling ₹69,600/- per month as per DST/IIT Guwahati R&D guidelines.
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Application Procedure
- Interested and eligible candidates should apply online by visiting the Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati.
- The application portal is available at: https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/
- Applicants must carefully follow the instructions and guidelines provided on the portal.
- The relevant position can be accessed by searching for the project title as mentioned in this advertisement.
- For any technical assistance related to the online application process, candidates may email [email protected].
- No campus accommodation will be available for selected candidates, and no TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the test and interview.
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Scrutiny of Online Portal Applications & Shortlisting
Online Technical Interview via Google Meet
Interested and eligible candidates should apply online via the IIT Guwahati R&D Recruitment Portal (https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/) on or before September 13, 2026. Search for the project title to access the application. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email on September 16, 2026. The Online Interview will be conducted on September 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM via Google Meet. Selection will be based on performance in the online interview. No TA/DA is paid.
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