- Applications invited for a temporary position of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar under an ISRO-sponsored project.
- The project focuses on multi-scale modeling framework for III-V semiconductor thin-film growth in the MOCVD process for solar cell applications.
- The candidate will work on reactor-scale process modeling using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) frameworks like ANSYS Fluent and collaborate with the research team at Space Application Centre (SAC), Mohali for model validation.
- The position is under the supervision of Prof. Tarun Kumar Agarwal (Department of Electrical Engineering).
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🎓 B.Tech
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Senior Research Fellow in Numerical Simulation of III-V Semiconductor Thin Films Growth
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Apply Deadline
29 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Tech (btech), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹53,340 per month (consolidated, including HRA). House Rent Allowance (HRA) of ₹11,340 per month applicable as per Institute norms. |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | • 2: 2 years of research experience required. |
| Application Fee | No mention of an application fee is provided in the job notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualifications:
• Postgraduate (PG) degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering, or Chemical Engineering (or any professional course selected through a national-level examination).
• Selection through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or National-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies (e.g., DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER).
- Minimum Academic Grades:
• 60% or equivalent grade points from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in Class 10th and 12th.
- Experience: 2 years of research experience required.
- Desirable Qualifications:
• Prior experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) packages like Ansys Fluent.
• Understanding of chemical reaction kinetics.
• Strong scientific writing and presentation skills.
• Postgraduate (PG) degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering, or Chemical Engineering (or any professional course selected through a national-level examination).
• Selection through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR-UGC NET including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or National-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies (e.g., DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER).
- Minimum Academic Grades:
• 60% or equivalent grade points from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in Class 10th and 12th.
- Experience: 2 years of research experience required.
- Desirable Qualifications:
• Prior experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) packages like Ansys Fluent.
• Understanding of chemical reaction kinetics.
• Strong scientific writing and presentation skills.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on eligibility norms as per the funding agency (not explicitly detailed in the notification).
- No written test or interview details mentioned; selection process not specified beyond eligibility.
- No written test or interview details mentioned; selection process not specified beyond eligibility.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Not explicitly mentioned in the notification.
💳 Application Fee Details
No mention of an application fee is provided in the job notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Senior Research Fellow position at IIT Gandhinagar?
The last date to apply for the Senior Research Fellow position under advertisement SPON/63043/Advt0350 is 29th October 2026.
Q.
What is the monthly salary for the Senior Research Fellow position?
The consolidated monthly remuneration for the Senior Research Fellow position is ₹53,340 per month, including House Rent Allowance (HRA) of ₹11,340 per month.
Q.
What is the duration of the appointment for this position?
The duration of the appointment for the Senior Research Fellow position is 12 months.
Q.
What qualifications are required for the Senior Research Fellow position?
A Postgraduate (PG) degree in Basic Science or a Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Material/Chemical Engineering (selected through CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, or other national-level examinations) is required, along with 2 years of research experience and minimum academic grades of 60% from graduation and 55% in Class 10th and 12th.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
The notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.