JRF Vacancy at IIT Roorkee for Candidates Seeking a Chemistry Research Career
Looking for a prestigious JRF Vacancy at one of India’s top engineering institutes? IIT Roorkee is inviting applications for a Junior Research Fellow under an NMHS-sponsored research project focused on decentralized rainwater harvesting and greywater treatment. This opportunity is ideal for candidates aspiring to build a Chemistry Research Career through cutting-edge research in membrane technology, water treatment, and sustainable environmental solutions.
About the Company:
IIT Roorkee is one of India’s premier institutes, renowned for excellence in engineering, science, innovation, and interdisciplinary research. Through sponsored research projects and collaborations with national agencies, the institute provides outstanding opportunities for researchers to contribute to impactful scientific advancements. With state-of-the-art laboratories, experienced faculty, and a strong research ecosystem, IIT Roorkee offers an ideal platform for building a successful Chemistry Research Career.
Job Overview:
IIT Roorkee is recruiting one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for an NMHS-funded research project titled “Decentralized Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater Treatment Using Electrocoagulation-Ceramic Membrane Systems in the Indian Himalayan Region.” This JRF Vacancy is based at the Department of Polymer & Process Engineering, Saharanpur Campus. The selected candidate will work on ceramic membrane preparation, water treatment technologies, membrane characterization
, field implementation, research publications, and patent development, making it an excellent opportunity for those pursuing a Chemistry Research Career.- Job Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Department: Polymer & Process Engineering
- Project Title: Decentralized Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater Treatment Using Electrocoagulation-Ceramic Membrane Systems in the Indian Himalayan Region
- Sponsor: National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS)
- Number of Positions: One (1)
Qualifications & Experience:
- M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Ceramic Engineering/Production/Mechanical/other suitable Engineering or Master’s in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/Engineering Science/Chemical Science with GATE/NET score.
- Knowledge in ceramic membrane formation/formulation, porous material, mass transfer through porous materials, membrane preparation, membrane process’ water treatment, and/or knowledge of separation technology.
Emoluments: Rs. 37000 per month for 2 years with the possibility of promotion to SRF for 6 months at Rs. 42000/month after successful completion.
Duration: 2.5 years (or up to the duration of the project)
Job Description:
- Preparation of Concrete formulation, membrane preparation, setting up the required experimental setup, membrane fixing appropriately to the concrete structure.
- Examining water permeability, surface interaction between the membrane and the concrete surface, real application of the technology, field test at an industrial site if needed.
- Responsible for research work, report preparation, publication, and patent application if found suitable.
- Encouraged to join the Institute’s PhD program through this project.
Application Procedure:
- Ensure eligibility before appearing for the interview.
- Submit applications with the following documents via email to the Principal Investigator:
- Application in plain paper with a detailed CV including a chronological discipline of degrees/certificates obtained.
- Experience including research, industrial field, and others.
- Self-attested copies of the degree/certificate and the experience certificate.
- Show original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of online interview for verification.
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
Interview Details:
- Offline and online interviews via the Webex platform will be conducted, and the link will be sent to the candidate well before the interview time.
Important Dates:
- Last date for submitting the application: 11 PM on 04/08/2026.
- Interview date: 05/08/2026 at 2:30 PM onwards, offline at IIT Roorkee, Saharanpur Campus, and online via Webex.
- Contact: Email: abhijit.maiti@pe.iitr.ac.in, Phone: 8859773305
This JRF Vacancy at IIT Roorkee offers an outstanding opportunity for candidates passionate about sustainable technologies and advanced materials research. If you’re planning to build a successful Chemistry Research Career, this project provides hands-on experience in membrane technology, water treatment, scientific publications, and patent development. With the added opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. through the project, this position can be an excellent launchpad for your research journey.
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