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Senior Research Fellow Position at IIT Gandhinagar

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Apply Deadline
05 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
Organization Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar)
Job Category Technical
Eligibility Qualification B.Tech (btech), B.E. (be), Master's Degree (masters-degree)
Number of Vacancies 1 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale ₹53,340 per month (consolidated, including HRA of ₹11,340 per month if applicable).
Gender Eligibility both
Experience Required • 2: 2 years of research experience required.
Application Fee • Note: No explicit mention of an application fee is found in the provided job notification text.
📄 Details & Description
- Applications are invited for a temporary position of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar.
- The project is ISRO-sponsored and focuses on developing a 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 (ANSYS Fluent) and collaborate with the research team at SCL Mohali for model validation.
- The position is under the supervision of Prof. Tarun Kumar Agarwal (Department of Electrical Engineering).
🎓 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 equivalent professional course).
• Selection through National Eligibility Tests such as CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or GATE, or National-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments (e.g., DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER).
- Minimum Academic Percentages:
• 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards (for Basic Science/Engineering degrees).
• 55% or equivalent grade in Class 10th and 12th.
- Experience: 2 years of research experience required.
- Desirable Qualifications:
• Prior experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (e.g., 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).
- The Institute reserves the right to not call applicants for a selection test or not fill the position without assigning a reason.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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💳 Application Fee Details
• Note: No explicit mention of an application fee is found in the provided job notification text.
❓ 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 at IIT Gandhinagar is 05 November 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 HRA of ₹11,340 per month if applicable.
Q. What qualifications are required for the Senior Research Fellow position?
A Postgraduate degree in Basic Science or a Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Material/Chemical Engineering is required, along with 2 years of research experience.
Q. Is there an application fee for this position?
The notification does not mention any application fee for the Senior Research Fellow position at IIT Gandhinagar.
Q. What is the duration of the appointment for the Senior Research Fellow position?
The duration of the appointment is 12 months.