- Two (2) Post-Doctoral Fellow positions available under the CARBON Lab at IIT Hyderabad.
- Project 1: Development and Demonstration of Materials and Fabrication Technologies for Tropical Batteries.
- Project 2: Conversion of Low-grade Coal into Graphitic Carbon for Li-ion batteries; Pouch Cell Demonstration.
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Chandra Shekhar Sharma, Department of Chemical Engineering.
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Post-Doctoral Fellow in CARBON Lab
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
Kandi, Sangareddy-502284, Telangana, India
Apply Deadline
09 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹58,000 - ₹67,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Post-PhD experience-based fellowship as per DST norms. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or Physics.
- Desirable expertise for Project 1: Strong expertise in Li-S battery chemistry, working mechanism, and electrochemical testing.
- Desirable expertise for Project 2: Strong expertise in Li-ion battery chemistry, coal-processing, and electrochemical testing.
- Desirable skills: Expertise in designing electrode materials, material characterization, electrochemical studies, battery working, electrode design, coin-cell & pouch cell fabrication, testing, material upscaling, and translational research.
- Desirable expertise for Project 1: Strong expertise in Li-S battery chemistry, working mechanism, and electrochemical testing.
- Desirable expertise for Project 2: Strong expertise in Li-ion battery chemistry, coal-processing, and electrochemical testing.
- Desirable skills: Expertise in designing electrode materials, material characterization, electrochemical studies, battery working, electrode design, coin-cell & pouch cell fabrication, testing, material upscaling, and translational research.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Applications will be evaluated by the PI for shortlisting.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview.
- Tentative interview date: 4th week of September 2026.
- Selection based on eligibility, suitability, and prior relevant experience.
- Joining will be immediate after selection.
- Position may remain open if no suitable candidate is found.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview.
- Tentative interview date: 4th week of September 2026.
- Selection based on eligibility, suitability, and prior relevant experience.
- Joining will be immediate after selection.
- Position may remain open if no suitable candidate is found.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Latest CV with contact details of at least 2 referees.
- Ph.D. Thesis abstract.
- Ph.D. Thesis abstract.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Post-Doctoral Fellow positions at IIT Hyderabad's CARBON Lab?
The last date to apply is 9th September 2026.
Q.
How many Post-Doctoral Fellow positions are available under the CARBON Lab at IIT Hyderabad?
There are two (2) Post-Doctoral Fellow positions available.
Q.
What is the fellowship amount for the Post-Doctoral Fellow positions at IIT Hyderabad?
The fellowship ranges from Rs. 58,000 to Rs. 67,000 per month, along with 30% HRA as per DST norms based on post-PhD experience.
Q.
What are the key projects under which the Post-Doctoral Fellow positions are offered at IIT Hyderabad?
The positions are offered under Project 1: Development and Demonstration of Materials and Fabrication Technologies for Tropical Batteries, and Project 2: Conversion of Low-grade Coal into Graphitic Carbon for Li-ion batteries; Pouch Cell Demonstration.
Q.
What is the tentative interview date for the Post-Doctoral Fellow positions at IIT Hyderabad?
The tentative interview date is the 4th week of September 2026.