IIT Gandhinagar Research Associate II (BSE) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

IIT Gandhinagar invites applications for a temporary Research Associate-II position on a one-year project leveraging AI to discover compounds for Alzheimer's and related diseases. The role is computational, covering MD simulations, docking, and analysis of protein-ligand interactions.

Candidates should have ME/M.Tech, M.Pharma, M.Phil/Ph.D, MS/MD, MVSC with at least 3 years of post-degree research; consolidated pay is Rs 60,000 - 90,000 including HRA, with eligibility as per funding agency norms.

Qualifications

• 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech, with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
• From graduation onwards: minimum 60% or equivalent grade.
• Class 10th and 12th: 55% or equivalent grade.

Responsibilities

• Perform MD simulations, molecular docking, and computational studies of protein-ligand interactions.
• Undertake cheminformatics analysis, virtual screening, and structure-based identification and optimization of potential therapeutic molecules.
• Develop and implement computational workflows for molecular modelling, simulation, and analysis of biological systems.
• Integrate computational predictions with experimental findings to support hypothesis generation, compound prioritization, and validation.
• Collaborate with experimental and AI/ML research teams to support interdisciplinary research objectives.
• Analyze and interpret computational results, prepare scientific reports and manuscripts, and contribute to project deliverables.

Skills

MD simulations

Molecular docking

Computational biology

Education

M.E/M.Tech, M.Pharma, M.Phil/Ph.D, MS/MD, MVSC

Tools

GROMACS

AMBER

AutoDock

Schrödinger

RDKit

Job description

COMPANY NAME Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

POST NAME Research Associate II

QUALIFICATION M.E/M.Tech, M.Pharma, M.Phil/Ph.D, MS/MD, MVSC

IIT Gandhinagar has one temporary Research Associate-II position open on a one-year project that uses AI to find compounds for Alzheimer's and related neurodegenerative diseases. The work is computational, covering molecular simulations, docking and the analysis of protein-ligand interactions. Consolidated pay is Rs. 60,000 - 90,000/- a month including HRA. Research scholars who have already submitted their theses may also apply.

IIT Gandhinagar Research Associate II Recruitment 2026 Overview

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

About IIT Gandhinagar

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar is a technical institute in Gandhinagar, and this advertisement comes from its Research & Development Office. The position sits in the BSE department under Principal Investigator Sharad Gupta. It serves the project "An AI-Driven Platform for Discovering and Validating Anti-Aggregation Compounds for Alzheimer's and Related Neurodegenerative Diseases".

Post

Pay

Research Associate-II 1 Rs. 60,000 - 90,000/- including HRA (consolidated monthly remuneration)

House Rent Allowance, where applicable, is @30%. It is payable by the funding agency and applicable as per Institute norms.

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IIT Gandhinagar Research Associate II Eligibility 2026

This position follows Funding Agency norms, not Institute norms.

Essential Qualification and Experience

• 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech, with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
• From graduation onwards: minimum 60% or equivalent grade.
• Class 10th and 12th: 55% or equivalent grade.

Desirable Qualification and Experience

• Research experience in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, or allied disciplines.
• Demonstrated expertise in molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, molecular docking, cheminformatics, virtual screening, molecular modelling, and computational analysis of protein-ligand interactions.
• Proficiency in relevant computational tools and platforms (for example GROMACS, AMBER, AutoDock, Schrödinger, RDKit) and programming languages such as Python.
• Familiarity with AI/ML approaches for drug discovery or molecular property prediction, which will be an added advantage.
• Evidence of relevant research expertise through peer-reviewed publications or demonstrated research outcomes.

Check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of this post.

Job Description

The Research Associate will contribute to computational research activities under the project. The key responsibilities are:

• Perform MD simulations, molecular docking, and computational studies of protein-ligand interactions.
• Undertake cheminformatics analysis, virtual screening, and structure-based identification and optimization of potential therapeutic molecules.
• Develop and implement computational workflows for molecular modelling, simulation, and analysis of biological systems.
• Integrate computational predictions with experimental findings to support hypothesis generation, compound prioritization, and validation.
• Collaborate with experimental and AI/ML research teams to support interdisciplinary research objectives.
• Analyze and interpret computational results, prepare scientific reports and manuscripts, and contribute to project deliverables.

Event

Date

Advertisement date 30.10.2026

Last date of application submission 11.11.2026

Selection Process

Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will not guarantee shortlisting or appointment, and a higher cutoff level may be used. The Institute reserves all rights not to call an applicant for a selection test, and not to fill the position through this round of selection, without assigning any reason.

Service Conditions

This is a temporary position, and the appointment is for one year.