Post Doctoral Fellow Opportunity at IIT Gandhinagar | Chemistry Careers
Researchers seeking a high-impact Post Doctoral Fellow opportunity can now apply through IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment for an exciting position in the Department of Materials Engineering. This role offers the chance to work on advanced magnetocaloric materials research while contributing to scientific innovation, mentoring students, and publishing research findings. For candidates interested in long-term Chemistry Careers, this position provides valuable experience in a premier institute known for excellence in research and technology.
About the Institute:
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar is one of India̵
7;s leading institutes dedicated to excellence in engineering, science, research, and innovation. The institute promotes interdisciplinary research and provides world-class infrastructure to support advanced scientific investigations across diverse disciplines. The advertised position is available in the Department of Materials Engineering under the supervision of Satyakam Kar.ADVERTISEMENT NO.: IP/10148/Advt0222 DATED 29.05.2026
Available Positions:
- Job Posting: Post Doctoral Fellow
- Number of Positions: 1
Project Details:
- Name of PI: Prof. Satyakam Kar, Department of Materials Engineering
- Project Title: Advancing Magnetocaloric Materials for Refrigeration and Hydrogen Liquefaction
- Designation: Post-doctoral Fellow
Application Details:
- Application Link: http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/
Remuneration and Duration:
- Consolidated Monthly Remuneration: ₹ 72,000 – 84,000/- per month
- Duration of Appointment: 1 year
Eligibility Norms:
- Eligibility: Institute norms
- Essential Qualification/Experience:
- Ph.D. (thesis submitted / degree awarded) in Chemistry or related discipline.
- The candidate should have a good academic record throughout with a minimum of 60% or equivalent in Graduation and above, and 55% or equivalent grade in 10th and 12th standard.
- Desirable Qualification/Experience:
- A strong experimental background in materials engineering supported by scientific publications in reputed journals.
- Hands-on experience in solid-state (ball milling) and/or wet-chemical synthesis methods (sol-gel, hydrothermal), and/or sintering.
- Hands-on experience in XRD (Rietveld refinement), SEM, TEM, VSM, and PPMS.
- Experience with data plotting and analysis (MATLAB, Python, Origin, etc.)
- Good project management and communication skills.
- Age Limit: 32 years as on last date of submitting application
Job Description:
- The selected candidate will work on synthesis, microstructure design, and property characterization of magnetocaloric materials.
- The selected candidates are expected to train and guide Undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. students, assist in the lab set-up, and write manuscripts for publication.
Note: Applicants are requested to include a list of their publications and contact details of two referees in their CV.
This Post Doctoral Fellow opportunity through IIT Gandhinagar Recruitment is an outstanding option for researchers seeking to strengthen their Chemistry Careers through advanced materials research. With attractive remuneration, access to cutting-edge facilities, opportunities for publication, and involvement in innovative scientific projects, this position offers a strong foundation for future academic and industrial research success.
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