Post-Doc in Chemical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad, Apply Now!

PhD Chemical Engineering Jobs at IIT Hyderabad, Apply Now!

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) invites applications for the position of Post-Doctoral Fellow in a sponsored research project focusing on deep learning and optimization for sustainable water management in petroleum refineries. This is an excellent opportunity for researchers with a strong background in operations research, AI, and mathematical modeling to contribute to high-impact industrial research.

About The Company

IIT Hyderabad is one of India’s premier institutes, known for cutting-edge research and academic excellence. The Department of Chemical Engineering actively engages in multidisciplinary research in areas such as process optimization, sustainable technologies, and AI in chemical systems. The institute offers a dynamic research environment and access to advanced computational and laboratory resources.

We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a Post-Doctoral Fellow position in the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad. The position is part of a sponsored project focusing on the application of deep learning techniques for the robust optimal design of integrated water networks in petroleum refineries.

Post-Doc Role in Chemical Engineering – Project Details

• Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow

• Title of the Project: “Application of Deep Learning Techniques for Robust Optimal Design of Integrated Water Networks Towards Sustainable Water Management in Petroleum Refineries”

• Principal Investigator (PI):

  Prof. Kishalay Mitra

• Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI): Prof. Raja Banerjee

• Department: Chemical Engineering

• Fellowship: ₹58,000/- per month (consolidated)

• Eligibility Criteria:

  • Ph.D. in one of the following disciplines: Operations Research, Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field

• Desirable Qualifications

  • Expertise in mathematical modeling, multi-objective optimization, and industrial water management

  • Experience with deep learning & AI techniques

  • Strong mathematical background in Nonlinear Programming (NLP) & Mixed-Integer Optimization (MILP/MINLP)

  • Experience with large-scale optimization

  • Hands-on experience with computational modeling of water networks

  • Knowledge of industrial water management

  • Experience with GAMS/CPLEX

  • Proficiency in MATLAB coding

How to Apply for the Post-Doc Role in Chemical Engineering

Eligible applicants must complete the Google Form

Documents Required (to be uploaded):

1. Updated CV with contact details of at least two referees

2. Scanned copy of degree certificates and transcripts

3. Ph.D. thesis abstract and two best publications

Letters of Recommendation

Candidates should instruct their referees to send Letters of Recommendation (LORs) directly to: kishalay@che.iith.ac.in

Selection Process

• Rolling advertisement: Applications are reviewed every 15 days until a suitable candidate is selected.

• Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and called for an online interview.

• Preference will be given to candidates with relevant prior experience.

• Immediate joining is expected after selection.

• The position will remain open if a suitable candidate is not found.

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