SATHI Foundation IIT Delhi Recruitment 2026 | Principal Project Scientist, Senior Project Scientist and Project Assistant

The SATHI (Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institute) Foundation at IIT Delhi has released a recruitment notification for Project Scientist and Technical Assistant positions under a Department of Science & Technology (DST) funded project titled "To Establish Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institute (SATHI) at IIT Delhi."

This recruitment offers an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art scientific research facilities, including Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM), Advanced Optical Spectroscopy, Microscopy, Image Processing, and High-End Analytical Instrumentation while supporting researchers from academia, industry, and government laboratories.

About SATHI Foundation, IIT Delhi

The Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institute (SATHI) is a flagship initiative supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, aimed at establishing advanced shared research infrastructure across the country. The SATHI facility at IIT Delhi provides world-class scientific instrumentation and technical expertise to researchers, startups, industries, and academic institutions.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

Essential Qualifications

Principal Project Scientist (01)

Qualification

• Ph.D. with First Class or equivalent in the relevant discipline.

Preferred Experience

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) and data analysis.
• Sample preparation and vitrification.
• Microscope alignment.
• Image processing software.
• Training users and managing shared research facilities.

Senior Project Scientist (01)

Qualification

• M.Tech. with First Class in the relevant discipline

OR

• M.Sc. with First Class along with over 3 years of relevant experience.

Essential Experience

• Optical Spectroscopy
• Lifetime measurements
• Super-resolution microscopy
• Optical microscopy
• Photoluminescence spectroscopy
• Scientific instrument operation

Project Assistant (Technical) (02)

Qualification

• Diploma (3 years) + 2 years relevant experience

OR

• ITI (2 years) + 8 years relevant experience

Required Experience

• SEM
• Optical Microscopy
• Confocal Microscopy
• Super-resolution Fluorescence Microscopy

Salary

Project Details

• Project Title: To Establish Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institute (SATHI) at IIT Delhi
• Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST)
• Principal Investigator: Prof. Mandipa Banerjee
• Department: School of Biological Sciences / CRF
• Project Duration: Up to 30 September 2026 (extendable based on project requirements)

Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

• Shortlisting of applications
• Online Interview
• Verification of educational qualifications and experience

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important Dates

How to Apply?

Eligible candidates should:

1. Download the prescribed IRD/REC-4 Application Form from the IIT Delhi IRD website.
2. Fill in all required details.
3. Attach educational certificates, experience details, and supporting documents.
4. Email the completed application to:

📧 sathi.iitdelhi@gmail.com

Mention the Advertisement No. IITD/IRD/176/2026 in the subject line.

Why Join SATHI Foundation IIT Delhi?

• Work with India's advanced national research infrastructure.
• Access world-class Cryo-EM and microscopy facilities.
• Collaborate with leading scientists and researchers.
• Gain experience supporting academia, industry, and government R&D projects.
• Contribute to cutting-edge scientific discoveries.