IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026: Project Engineer Job | Industrial Chemistry Graduates Apply Now
Are you looking for a Project Engineer opportunity or an Industrial Chemistry job at a premier institute? Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has announced IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026 under the National Centre for Flexible Electronics. This position offers a contractual role in advanced battery research, focusing on Li-ion/Na-ion pouch cell development and innovative materials processing for industrial applications.
About IIT Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is one of India’s premier Institutes of Nat
ional Importance, established in 1959. Known for excellence in engineering, science, and industrial research, IIT Kanpur plays a leading role in innovation and advanced technology development. This IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a Project Engineer role or an Industrial Chemistry job in flexible electronics and energy storage research.Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2026/044
Reference No: SCDT/FlexE/198
- Job Title: Project Engineer
- Minimum Qualification: M.Tech OR B.Tech + 3 Yrs relevant experience.
- Salary: 31600, 2600, 78400/- per month based on qualification.
- Number of Positions: One (01)
Job Description:
Applications are invited for a temporary or contractual post of ‘Project Engineer’ under the project entitled “Development of Pouch Cell for Portable Electronics” at Samtel Centre for Display Technologies (SCDT), IIT Kanpur.
Desirable Qualification & Experience:
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, or M.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience in the fabrication and characterization of Li-ion / Na-ion pouch cells and coin cells.
- Experience in the synthesis and processing of graphene, carbon nanotubes (CNT), nano-materials, and composite materials.
- Experience in the synthesis and processing of solid-state/gel electrolytes for Flexible battery applications.
- Strong understanding of ink formulation and characterization techniques such as rheology, surface tension, and viscosity.
- Practical experience with printing techniques like doctor blade coating, slot-die coating, and screen printing.
- Familiarity with electrochemical and materials characterization techniques, including CV, EIS, GCD, GITT, Raman, XPS, FESEM, TEM, etc.
- Industry-experienced candidates with relevant publications are strongly encouraged to apply.
Nature of Work:
- Development of Li-ion/Na-ion pouch cells for industrial applications.
- Development of solid-state/gel electrolytes for Flexible pouch cell application.
- Ink or paste formulation and printability testing for battery components.
- Preparation of technical reports/presentations/manuscripts/ patents.
- Development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various processes.
- Detailed documentation and reporting of all developed processes.
Duration of Appointment:
The appointment will be purely on a temporary and contractual basis initially for a period of one year or until the end of the project, whichever is earlier.
How to Apply?
Kindly email your complete resume to office_flexe@iitk.ac.in by 09th March 2026.
Room No. 608,
National Centre for Flexible Electronics
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur-208 016 UP,
Phone No: +91-512-2592018
or email at office_flexe@iitk.ac.in
Note: Please mention the reference number in the application.
The Selection will be based on a Zoom/Skype online interview. Short-listed candidates will be informed by email about the date of the interview. Interested candidates may apply by email, giving full details of their qualifications, experience, and copies of relevant certificates by 09th March 2026.
