NEHU Shillong ICMR Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026

NEHU Shillong ICMR Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026

North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong has invited applications for the post of Project Research Scientist [Non-Medical (NM)]-I under an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) sponsored joint collaborative research project, in collaboration with AIIMS New Delhi and KGMU Lucknow. This article covers the vacancy details, eligibility, remuneration and how to apply.

NEHU ICMR Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications:

• First-class Master’s degree (M.Sc., M.E., M.Tech or equivalent) in Mechanical, Nanotechnology or Biomedical Engineering from a recognized University or Institute and/or PhD, with experience in computer-aided designing (CAD/CAM) and additive manufacturing (AM), along with knowledge of biomedical devices designing and rapid prototyping.
• OR for Engineering candidates, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of engineering or technology with 75% and above, with sufficient experience in computer-aided designing (CAD) and additive manufacturing, along with knowledge of biomedical devices designing and rapid prototyping.

Desirable: Prior experience in the chosen field with technical know-how of designing and developing 3D printed dental/medical casts.

Age Limit

Maximum age limit is 35 years, with relaxation for reserved categories as per ICMR norms.

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Remuneration

Consolidated pay of Rs. 56,000/- per month, plus applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 20%, as per norms.

How to Apply

1. Prepare a CV with the best 3 publications and/or experience certificates and other relevant documents.
2. Send the CV and documents by email to the Project Investigator at dbhatia@nehu.ac.in on or before 11 September 2026.
3. Hardcopy of the said documents may also be submitted at the Biomedical Engineering Department, NEHU, Shillong, addressed to the Project Investigator.

Important Terms and Conditions

• Mere fulfilling the eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to appear for the interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.
• The decision of the selection committee will be final and binding on the applicants.
• The selected candidate must abide by applicable ICMR and NEHU norms.
• If any information is concealed during the selection process or found to be incorrect, the University reserves the right to cancel the application as well as the appointment at any point of time.
• The selected candidate needs to join the post immediately, within a week of selection.

About This Recruitment

NEHU’s Department of Biomedical Engineering is recruiting a Project Research Scientist for a high-impact ICMR-sponsored collaborative research project addressing Robin Sequence, a rare congenital condition affecting infant airway and feeding function, in partnership with two of India’s leading medical institutions, AIIMS New Delhi and KGMU Lucknow. This 3-year position offers biomedical, mechanical or nanotechnology engineering postgraduates a rare opportunity to contribute directly to patient-specific medical device design using CAD/CAM and additive manufacturing techniques.

Understanding the Research Project

The project, titled “Transforming Non-Surgical Treatment of Robin Sequence Infants with a Patient-Specific Pre-Epiglottic Baton Plate,” focuses on developing a customized, non-surgical device to help infants born with Robin Sequence, a condition marked by a small lower jaw, tongue displacement and airway obstruction. The selected Project Research Scientist will work on designing and additively manufacturing (3D printing) patient-specific baton plates, applying rapid prototyping and CAD/CAM expertise directly to a real clinical problem in collaboration with medical teams at AIIMS and KGMU.

Why This Role Suits Biomedical Engineering Specialists

Candidates with a strong CAD/CAM and additive manufacturing background, particularly those with prior exposure to designing 3D printed dental or medical casts, are especially well-placed for this role, since the project’s core technical challenge lies precisely in this intersection of digital design and patient-specific medical device fabrication. The collaborative nature of the project, spanning NEHU, AIIMS New Delhi and KGMU Lucknow, also offers valuable multi-institutional research exposure that can strengthen a candidate’s profile for future doctoral study or research careers in biomedical device design.

About NEHU’s Biomedical Engineering Department

North-Eastern Hill University’s Department of Biomedical Engineering has been building a research profile at the intersection of engineering design and clinical medicine, with this ICMR-funded project reflecting the department’s growing capability in additive manufacturing and patient-specific device design. Working under Prof. Dinesh Bhatia as Co-Principal Investigator, the selected Project Research Scientist joins a small, focused research team where individual contribution to the project’s technical outcomes is likely to be substantial and directly visible, unlike larger research groups where junior researchers may be assigned narrower, more isolated tasks.

What Applicants Should Prepare Before Emailing Their Application

Since the application process is by email rather than an online portal, candidates should ensure their CV clearly highlights relevant CAD/CAM software proficiency, any additive manufacturing or 3D printing project experience, and details of their best 3 publications where applicable, formatted as a clean, well-organized document rather than a lengthy unstructured resume. Attaching scanned copies of the highest qualifying degree certificate and mark sheets alongside the CV, even though not explicitly listed as mandatory at the application stage, can help demonstrate preparedness and may be requested subsequently for the interview stage in any case.

Career Value of Working on an ICMR-Funded Device Design Project

For engineers considering a research career in medical device design, working on a live ICMR-funded translational project that involves designing an actual patient-specific device for infant patients offers substantially more hands-on, outcome-oriented experience than most standard academic research assistantships. The multi-institutional collaboration with AIIMS New Delhi and KGMU Lucknow also means the selected candidate will likely gain exposure to clinical requirements and constraints directly from medical practitioners, a perspective that purely engineering-focused research roles rarely provide, and one that can be genuinely valuable for a future career spanning biomedical device design, medical technology startups, or further doctoral research in this specialized field.

Understanding Robin Sequence and Why This Research Matters

Robin Sequence is a rare congenital condition in newborns characterized by an unusually small lower jaw (micrognathia), a tongue that falls backward and obstructs the airway (glossoptosis), and, in many cases, a cleft palate. Infants with this condition often face serious breathing and feeding difficulties in their earliest, most vulnerable weeks of life. Traditional management can involve invasive surgical intervention, so a non-surgical, patient-specific pre-epiglottic baton plate, custom-designed and 3D printed for each infant’s unique anatomy, represents a potentially gentler and more accessible treatment pathway, which is precisely the kind of innovation this NEHU-AIIMS-KGMU collaboration is working to develop and validate.

A Note on Applying Well Ahead of the Deadline

Since this is a single-position, email-based application process rather than a large-scale portal-driven recruitment drive, interested candidates should send their application well before 11 September 2026 rather than waiting until the final day, since email delivery or attachment-size issues can occasionally cause delays that a candidate has no way of confirming or correcting once the deadline has passed. A brief follow-up email confirming receipt, sent a few days after the initial application, is a reasonable and professional way to ensure the submission has been received by the Project Investigator’s office.

Where to Direct Queries

Candidates with specific questions about the project’s technical scope, required documentation, or the application process should reach out directly to Prof. Dinesh Bhatia at dbhatia@nehu.ac.in, or by phone at 0364-272-3853, rather than relying on secondary sources for clarification on this particular recruitment notice.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many Project Research Scientist posts are advertised?

1 post, under an ICMR-sponsored collaborative research project at NEHU Shillong.

2. What is the last date to apply?

11 September 2026.

3. What is the remuneration?

Consolidated pay of Rs. 56,000/- per month plus 20% HRA.

4. What is the age limit?

Maximum 35 years, with relaxation for reserved categories as per ICMR norms.

5. What qualification is required?

First-class Master’s degree in Mechanical/Nanotechnology/Biomedical Engineering (or PhD) with CAD/CAM and additive manufacturing experience, or a 4-year Engineering Bachelor’s degree with 75%+ marks and relevant experience.

6. How should candidates apply?

By emailing a CV with best 3 publications/experience certificates to dbhatia@nehu.ac.in.

7. Is this a permanent position?

No, it is a project-based position for 03 years (2026-2029), co-terminus with the project.

8. Which institutions are collaborating on this project?

NEHU Shillong, AIIMS New Delhi and KGMU Lucknow.

9. Is there an interview?

Yes, but fulfilling eligibility criteria alone does not guarantee an interview call.

10. Is TA/DA paid for the interview?

No, no TA/DA will be paid to candidates attending the interview.

11. What is the research focus of the project?

Non-surgical treatment of Robin Sequence infants using a patient-specific pre-epiglottic baton plate.

12. Where is this position based?

Department of Biomedical Engineering, NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya.

13. What is desirable but not essential?

Prior experience designing and developing 3D printed dental/medical casts.

14. How soon must the selected candidate join?

Immediately, within a week of selection.

15. Who is the Project Investigator to contact?

Prof. Dinesh Bhatia, Professor & Co-PI, Department of Biomedical Engineering, NEHU Shillong.