Project Research Scientist-III (Medical) Vacancy at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad invites applications from Indian nationals for one post of Project Research Scientist-III (Medical) on a Wellcome Trust project. Qualification: MBBS with postgraduate degree (MD) and 3 years post-qualification experience. Last date: 22 November 2026. This IIT Hyderabad research scientist vacancy suits medical doctors with an interest in clinical research.
IIT Hyderabad Research Scientist Job Details
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Advertisement Date: 06 November 2026
Name of the Post: Project Research Scientist-III (Medical)
Number of Posts: One
Project Title: Validation of a Translatable Chronobiological Signature of Early Relapse in Bipolar Disorder
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sandipan Ray, Department of Biotechnology, IIT Hyderabad
Period of Appointment: Purely temporary basis for 5 months, starting as soon as possible.
Remuneration: INR 93,000/- per month + 27% HRA
Job Description
- Screening and recruitment of subjects at a clinical study site at New Delhi
- Structured interviews of mental health patients (Bipolar Disorder)
- Actigraphy measurements for rest-activity rhythms (RARs) and isolation of mononuclear cells from peripheral blood
- Data analysis, presentation of work, and manuscript writing
- Any other work related to the project or as assigned by the PI
Eligibility Criteria for Project Research Scientist-III
Required Qualifications: MBBS + Post Graduate Degree (MD), including integrated PG degrees, with 3 years post-qualification experience OR MBBS with MPH/PhD with 3 years post-qualification experience.
Experience: 3 years post-qualification experience (as stated above).
Age Limit: Not more than 45 years as on the last day of application; relaxations for SC/ST/OBC as per standard government norms.
Required Skills
Candidates with prior experience in the following areas will be given preference for this IITH research scientist post:
- MD in Psychiatry with experience in mental health research and scientific publications in standard psychiatry-related journals
- Experience in clinical projects involving human subjects with mental disorders
- Experience in circadian biology and sleep research
How to Apply
Candidates meeting the criteria should fill in the Google form linked in the official advertisement (https://forms.gle/wL8bYWADqPh9ZrTy6) by 22nd November 2026. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.
Additional Information
Selection Procedure: Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on their academic records and relevant work experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email about the online interview. Merely meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for an interview. The PI reserves the right to leave the position vacant if no suitable candidate is found.
Queries: Dr. Sandipan Ray (Email: sandipan.ray@bt.iith.ac.in), Department of Biotechnology, IIT Hyderabad.
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Applications for the IIT Hyderabad research scientist post must be submitted through the Google form by 22nd November 2026.