JRF Jobs at IIT Roorkee | Attend the Walk-In Interview | Under ANRF Climate Research Project
JRF Jobs at IIT Roorkee. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has announced a walk-in interview for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under an ANRF-funded research project on climate resilience and greenhouse gas mitigation. This opportunity is ideal for postgraduate candidates in water resources, environmental science, chemistry, and allied disciplines with an interest in climate monitoring, AI applications, and water chemistry.
About the Company:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee is a prestigious institution dedicated to excellence in engineering and technology education and research. The Department of Water Resources Development and Management focuses on innovative solutions for sustainable water management and contributes to advancing knowledge in the field.
- Job Opening: Junior Research Fellow
- Institution: INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ROORKEE
- Department: DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
- Date: January 06, 2026
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Applications are invited from Indian nationals only for project position(s) as per the details given below for the research project(s) under the Principal Investigator: Dr. Basant Yadav, Assistant Professor, Department of Water Resources Development and Management, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Roorkee-247 667
, Uttarakhand (India).Email: basant.yadav@wr.iitr.ac.in
Title of Project: Advancing Regional Climate Resilience: AI Monitoring of Lentic Water Bodies for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
Sponsor of the Project: ANRF, New Delhi
Project Position(s) and Number:
Position: Junior Research Fellow (One)
Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 37,000/pm + HRA as per Institute rules
Required Qualifications:
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): M.Sc/M.Tech in Water Resources Engineering, Land and Water Resources Engineering, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Environmental Science, Hydrology, Water Resources Development and Management, Remote Sensing and GIS or M.Tech (*) in relevant discipline with GATE/NET.
Desirable Qualifications: Experience in AI/ML, LWB assessment, nutrient degradation, GHG emissions, remote sensing/GIS, and Python/RMATLAB. Strong knowledge of water chemistry and water treatment. Hands-on lab experience in formulation preparation, stability testing, water quality analysis, and formulation development (cosmetics/personal care, water treatment chemicals, FMCG, nutraceutical/food premixes), with ability to interpret experimental results.
(*) Academic/Field/Research experience and qualification in: Agricultural Engineering (Soil and Water Engineering)/ Water Resources/ Geoinformatics/ Remote Sensing/ GIS/ Natural Resources and allied branches.
Duration: Up to 15/05/2027
Job Description: LWB monitoring and assessment, Field investigation of LWBs, Lab experiments, Nutrients and GHG emissions monitoring, Remote sensing data processing, and preparation of reports.
Application Process:
- Candidates before appearing for the interview should ensure that they are eligible for the position they intend to apply.
- Candidates desiring to appear for the interview should submit their applications with the following documents to the office of Principal Investigator through email, by post, or produce at the time of interview:
- Application in a plain paper with detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree/certificates obtained.
- Experience including research, industrial field, and others.
- Self-attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate.
- Candidate shall bring along with them the original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of interview for verification.
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
- Please note that no TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
The interview will be held at the Department of Water Resources Development and Management (WRDM), IIT Roorkee on January 20, 2026 (Tuesday) at 11:00 Hrs.
Contact: Tel: 01332-284964; 09899286153 (Mob.)
Email: basant.yadav@wr.iitr.ac.in
