Clinical Research Associate II (Govt. Job at IIT)

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar
Full Time • Contract
₹60,000 - ₹90,000 per month
Gandhinagar
Posted 12h ago

Clinical Research Associate II (Govt. Job at IIT)

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar

Job description

Looking to build a research career in AI driven drug discovery? Explore this Research Associate II position at IIT Gandhinagar for an Alzheimer's research project.

Company Description  

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar is a leading science and engineering institute in Gujarat. Its Research and Development Office manages sponsored research projects funded by agencies. This project sits in the Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering, known as BSE. It is led by Principal Investigator Sharad Gupta. The project uses AI to find compounds against Alzheimer’s and other diseases.

Job Summary 

This is a one-year position for one (1) Clinical Research Associate II at IIT Gandhinagar. The project uses AI and computer methods to find and test compounds that may block protein clumping in Alzheimer’s and brain diseases. You will run computer simulations and docking studies, analyze results, and write reports. Pay is  ₹60,000 to ₹90,000 per month.

 Key Responsibilities 

  • Run molecular dynamics simulations, molecular docking, and computer studies of how proteins and ligands interact.

  • Do cheminformatics analysis, virtual screening, and structure-based work to find and improve possible treatment molecules.

  • Build and use computer workflows for molecular modelling, simulation, and analysis of biological systems.

  • Combine computer predictions with lab findings to form ideas, rank compounds, and check results.

  • Work with lab teams and AI and machine learning teams on shared research goals.

  • Study and explain computer results, write scientific reports and papers, and help deliver project outputs.

 Educational Qualification 

  • Ph.D., MD, MS, or MDS, or an equivalent degree.

  • Or 3 years of research, teaching, and design and development experience after MVSc, M.Pharm, ME, or M.Tech, with at least one research paper in an SCI journal.

  • At least 60% marks or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% in Class 10 and Class 12.

  • Research scholars who have submitted their thesis and will defend soon can also apply.

 Skills Required 

  • Research experience in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, or related fields.

  • Good knowledge of tools such as GROMACS, AMBER, AutoDock, Schrödinger, and RDKit, and of Python.

  • Knowledge of AI and machine learning methods for drug discovery or molecule property prediction is an added advantage.

  • Proof of research skills through peer-reviewed papers or clear research results.

 Salary and terms 

  • Pay: ₹60,000 to ₹90,000 per month, including HRA.

  • HRA: Where it applies, 30% HRA is paid by the funding agency as per institute norms.

  • Duration: One year, with one position open.

 Career Development  

This role lets you work on an AI-driven drug discovery project for Alzheimer's and related brain diseases. You will work with lab teams and AI and machine learning teams, and you will help write reports and papers.

 How to Apply 

  • Visit our job portal and search for the IIT Gandhinagar recruitment. Go to the page recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff.

  • Fill in the online application for advertisement number SPON/10575/Advt0367.

  • Submit the application on or before 11 November 2026.

  • For questions, write to Sharad Gupta at sharad@iitgn.ac.in.


Employment Type: Full Time • Contract
Industry: Healthcare
Role Category: Clinical Research
Application: External (Company Site)

Education

Postgraduate Degree (Master's/PhD)

Key Skills

Clinical ResearchNon Clinical JobsGovernment
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