Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at IIT Roorkee

About the position

IIT Roorkee invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering. The project is "Bridging Innovation and Industry: Commercialization of Low-Temperature Sodium-Ion Batteries", sponsored by IUSSTF. The Principal Investigator is Prof. Kaushik Pal. The duration is 1 year 9 months.

Eligibility

Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following:

• Scholars selected through National Eligibility Tests: CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
• Selection through national level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MOE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER etc.

Desirable: B.Tech / M.Tech / M.Sc. (in Material Science / Metallurgy and Materials Engg. / Polymer Tech. or Engg. / Nanosci. & Nanotech. / Mechanical Engg / Chemical Engg. / Chemistry / Physics / Applied Physics / Applied Science / E&I / Instrumentation and Control / Energy Science) with valid/qualified GATE/NET rank. Candidates must have knowledge of electrochemical studies related to battery and nanocomposite material synthesis.

Only Indian nationals may apply. Preference is given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience. The selected candidate may get an opportunity for PhD admission.

Fellowship / pay

Rs. 37000 (emoluments). Duration: 1 year 9 months. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

How to apply

1. Prepare your CV, degree certificates, experience certificates, publications and Aadhar card.
2. Email the application to kaushik@me.iitr.ac.in by 10 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM.
3. Carry original degree and experience certificates for verification at the interview.
4. For queries, call 9458165781.