IIT Kanpur Research Associate III Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

A temporary post of Research Associate III (1 post) is open in the laboratory of GPCR Biology at the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026). The salary is INR 67000/-pm. The post is initially for one year and may be extended until the project ends. The minimum qualification is a Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences. Candidates apply by sending a brief CV by email to [email protected] by 3 November 2026.

IIT Kanpur Research Associate III at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About IIT Kanpur

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is an institute of technology in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The Research Associate III post is in the laboratory of GPCR Biology in the institute’s Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering. The advertisement is issued by Dr. Arun K Shukla of that department.

Who Can Apply

Minimum Qualification

Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences.

Desirable Work Experience

The notice lists this experience under “Desirable work experience”, but it also says the first group of skills is “required”:

• Prior experience in protein biochemistry and molecular biology techniques, cell culture assays, expression and purification of proteins, and cellular signaling are required.
• Hands-on experience with X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM is preferred but not essential.

Applicants who do not meet both the minimum eligibility criteria and the desirable work experience will not be called for the interview. For the full eligibility details of the post, see the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

The salary range for Research Associate III is printed as INR 67000/-pm. The position is purely temporary. It is initially for one year and can be extended further based on performance till the duration of the project.

How to Apply for IIT Kanpur Research Associate III

Interested candidates should send their brief CV by email to [email protected]. The last date is 3 November 2026.

A hard copy of the application or any degree certificate is NOT required at this stage.

Selection and Interview

• Only applicants who meet the minimum eligibility criteria and the desirable work experience will be called for the interview.
• The interview of selected candidates will be carried out online.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

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