IIT Kanpur Post-Doctoral Fellow Position– PhD Chemistry Candidates Apply
Looking to advance your research career in sustainability and waste management? Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), a top-tier research institution, offers an exciting opportunity for a Project Post-Doctoral Fellow in a pioneering project utilizing sugarcane bagasse for sustainable brick production. This role combines innovation, environmental responsibility, and real-world impact in one of India’s premier research environments.
About IIT Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) is a premier technical institution known for its cutting-edge research and academic excellence. The institute is committed to fostering innovation and sustainability through various research projects.
dvertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2025/113
Advertisement for the Position of Project Post-Doctoral Fellow
Applications are invited for the post of Project Post-Doctoral Fellow (PPDF) in the project titled: “Utilisation of Sugarcane Bagasse in Clay Brick Production: A Sustainable Approach for Waste Management”
Minimum Qualification:
Ph.D. in Waste Management, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. The applicant must have obtained a first class (or equivalent) in B. Tech and/or M. Tech in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering, or relevant allied fields.
Experience Required:
The candidate should have 2–3 years of post-Ph.D. experience in Research & Development (R&D), preferably in projects related to waste processing
, sustainable materials, or environmental impact studies.Desirable Experience:
- Expertise in waste characterization and classification techniques, particularly agro-industrial waste such as bagasse.
- Experience in waste valorization technologies, including thermal, biological, or mechanical processing pathways.
- Working knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or other tools for environmental impact assessment of waste-to-product conversion technologies.
- Hands-on experience in laboratory-scale experiments related to construction material development, solid waste processing, or sustainable materials research.
Nature of Work:
The selected candidate will be expected to:
- Perform compositional analysis and physical–chemical characterization of raw and processed bagasse.
- Design and optimize the process flow for conversion of bagasse to bricks.
- Assess environmental sustainability using scientific tools such as LCA.
- Contribute to publications, presentations, and potential patent applications emerging from the project.
- Assist in coordination with industry partners and technical report preparation.
Duration of Appointment:
The appointment will be for one year or the end of the project (whichever is earlier), however, the position may be extended depending on the performance and project requirement.
Age: Max 40 years
Salary range: 60000-5000-85000
Number of Position(s): 01 (One)
Last Date for Application: 15 days from the date of advertisement
How to Apply: Please apply on the following link – CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. The interview will be held either online or in person at IIT Kanpur.
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