JRF Vacancy at IIT Indore – M.Tech/M.Sc Chemistry Eligible – Apply by 11 July
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore invites applications from eligible and motivated candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a DRDO-AR&DB-sponsored project. If you hold a postgraduate degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Physics, or Chemistry with a valid GATE/NET qualification, this is your chance to work on cutting-edge alloy research using experimental and machine learning methods. Apply by 11th July 2025.
About IIT Indore:
The Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) is one of the new-generation IITs established by the Government of India. Known for academic excellence and high-impact research, IIT Indore’s Department of MEMS engages in interdisciplinary research in materials science, metallurgy, nanotechnology, and related domains. The institute offers dynamic opportunities for scholars to work on nationally relevant R&D projects under prestigious funding bodies like DRDO.
Job Details:
Job Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sumanta Samal, Associate Professor, Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS), IIT Indore
Tenure: Maximum 27 months or till the end of the project, whichever is earlier
Job Description
Essential Qualifications:
- Development of single-phase BCC refractory high entropy alloys for high temperature applications using machine learning (ML) and experimental approaches
- Qualification: M.Tech in Nanotechnology / Nanoscience or a Postgraduate degree in Chemistry, or Materials Science with valid NET or GATE score
Desirable Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge in Physical Metallurgy, Mechanical Metallurgy, Materials Qualification Characterization, Solid state physics, Basic Electrochemistry
Age Limit: Maximum 28 years (relaxations available for certain categories)
Fellowship: Rs. 37,000 per month (for first two years) + HRA; Rs. 42,000 per month (for third year) + HRA
Admission to PhD Program Last Date & Time: July 11, 2025, 5:00 PM. Interested candidates are requested to send a detailed Bio-data to sumanta@iiti.ac.in
Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview date via email. The appointment is temporary. Minimum qualifications do not guarantee an interview invitation. Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit.
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