JRF Vacancy 2026 at IIT Indore | Chemistry Research Opening
An exciting JRF Vacancy has been announced at IIT Indore for candidates interested in advanced theoretical research. Applications are invited from highly motivated and eligible candidates for a Junior Research Fellow position under a SERB & DST-funded research project. With an opportunity to work on machine learning methods and density functional theory, eligible candidates with the required academic and research background should explore this opening and apply before the deadline.
About the Institute:
IIT Indore has invited applications from highly motivated and eligible candidates for a Junior Research Fellow position to work on a research project funded by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) and Department of Science and Technology (DST). The advertised research work focuses on the application of machine learning methods for kinetic energy density functionals in the development of Orbital Free Density Functional Theory.
Advertisement for JRF position in Theoretical Chemistry
Applications are invited from highly motivated and eligible candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work in a Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) & Department of Science and Technology (DST) funded research project. The research interest under the advertised post will
be “Application of Machine Learning Methods for Kinetic Energy Density Functionals in Development of Orbital Free Density Functional Theory.”- Broad Key Areas: Theoretical Chemistry/Physics, Computer Programming (Python, C, F90).
- Duration: The opening position is for 6 months only.
- Emolument: The JRF will be paid a consolidated salary of Rs. 31000/month plus 16% HRA.
Eligibility:
- Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry or Physics or B.Tech in relevent discipline with valid GATE certificate or NET-LS or two years experiences in research with first class minimum (60% in the preceding degrees or
equivalent) in graduate and post graduate levels with a very good academic record.
Age limit: 28 years with relaxation to SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.
Last date for Application: August 12th 2026.
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates must email the following to sbulusu@iiti.ac.in
- Detailed CV
General conditions: Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email for an interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Shortlisted candidates should appear for the interview in-person. Institute reserves the right for shortlisting the applications based on suitability of the project.
This JRF Vacancy at IIT Indore offers eligible candidates an opportunity to contribute to a specialized SERB & DST-funded research project combining theoretical research, machine learning methods and computational work. Candidates who meet the prescribed academic, research and age requirements should review their eligibility carefully and submit the required application material before 12th August 2026.
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