Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Materials Science at IIT Indore

About the position

IIT Indore invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post in a DRDE-DRDO funded research project in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science. The project, led by Prof. Rupesh Devan, works on MXene based degradation of life-threatening chemicals and toxic industrial gases. The appointment is for 30 months and is co-terminus with the project.

Eligibility

M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics/Materials Science/Nanoscience OR M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering/Nanotechnology or equivalent discipline (with 1st division as defined by the awarding Institute/University). A candidate who has qualified GATE or NET-LS or NET-PhD will be preferred.

Fellowship / pay

₹37,000/- per month plus 16% HRA, as per Institute/Govt. Rules.

How to apply

1. Prepare a detailed CV along with all relevant essential qualification degree certificates, mark sheets, GATE/NET-LS/NET-PhD qualifying certificates, and date of birth proof certificate as a single PDF file.
2. Email the PDF to rupesh@iiti.ac.in (Prof. Rupesh Devan) with the subject line "Application for JRF under DRDE-DRDO funded project".
3. Submit the application on or before 30 Oct 2026.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and called for an online interview. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.