IIT Hyderabad Recruitment: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow | Salary Up to ₹67,000 + HRA
Looking for a prestigious Post-Doctoral Research Fellow opportunity in advanced energy research? IIT Hyderabad is inviting applications for a highly rewarding research position at the Center of Clean Coal Energy & Net Zero (CLEANZ). This Post Doc opportunity is ideal for candidates exploring IIT Hyderabad Jobs and Chemistry Research Jobs in coal gasification, CFD modeling, chemical process development, and clean energy technologies. Selected candidates can earn up to ₹67,000 per month plus HRA while contributing to impactful research.
About the Institute
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is one of India’s leading institutions for research, innovation, and technological advancement. The Center of Clean Coal Energy & Net Zero (CLEANZ) was established in collaboration with Coal India Limited to drive research and technology development in clean energy systems. The center focuses on developing scalable and sustainable solutions that address industrial and environmental challenges through cutting-edge research.
Job Details:
- Position: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
- Topic: Gasification of High Ash Coal in Bubbling Fluidized Bed Gasifier: Process Optimization & Scale Up Center – Centre of Clean Coal Energy & Net Zero (CLEANZ), a Centre of Excellence set up in collaboration with Coal India Ltd at IIT Hyderabad with a thrust in R&D and technology development.
- Type of Position: The position is for 11 months, with possibility of extension subject to performance through a review process.
- Fellowship: 58,000 to 67,000 (+27% HRA) based on prior experience (RA-I/II/III)
- Experience: Fresh Ph.D. (Thesis submitted) or 1-2 years of post-doctoral/relevant industrial R&D experience.
Eligibility:
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engg/Mechanical Engineering or Ph.D. in Chemistry with relevant research/industrial experience related to experimental operation or numerical simulation of fluidized bed coal gasification systems.
- Publication in Scopus indexed journals and/or international conferences of repute is highly preferred.
- The candidate should have good academic records throughout and good writing/communication skills.
- Candidates should not have published in Predatory Journals.
Job Description (initial 11 month period):
- Design, procurement, installation, assembly and testing of a fluidized bed bench scale gasifier optimized for the gasification of low grade high ash coal.
- Development of Multi-phase reacting flow CFD modelling of the coal gasification process in ANSYS-FLUENT software suite for the reactor.
- Working both solo and with a team; mentoring of Masters and PhD scholar.
- Report preparation, article/patent writing and lab inventory management, implementation at TRL5/6 level.
Performance Matrices:
- IP generated, papers published, working solo and as a team member, project administration-execution-coordination, performance review.
- Expected Outcomes – IP, publications, Scalable Technology.
Domain Areas of Interest Include:
- Fluidized bed gasification process operation and modelling
- Coal and carbon materials
- Chemical Process design and development
How To Apply:
- Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria should apply through the form link given above.
- Contact Dr. Sayak Banerjee (sayakb@mae.iith.ac.in) for any questions.
Selection Procedure:
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on their eligibility criteria, academic record, and relevant experience
- Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email for the interview by the selection committee
- Merely meeting the criteria may not guarantee a call for an interview
- The advertisement will be open till a suitable candidate joins
Other criteria:
- Accommodation will not be provided by CLEANZ
- Accommodation in IIT HYDERABAD will be subjected to availability (without HRA component as per norms).
- Please note that the position is on-site, full-time & within IIT Hyderabad campus.
This Post-Doctoral Research Fellow opportunity offers an exceptional platform for researchers interested in clean energy, coal gasification, and advanced process engineering. Candidates seeking IIT Hyderabad Jobs and high-impact Chemistry Research Jobs will benefit from competitive fellowship support, exposure to industry-focused research, and opportunities to contribute to scalable technologies. If you are passionate about innovation and sustainable energy solutions, this position deserves serious consideration.
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