Senior Project Manager - Research in Rare-Earth Modified AlSi10Mg Alloy Development

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

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Job Location

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal

Apply Deadline

27 Oct 2026

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📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP)
Job Category	Technical
Eligibility Qualification	B.Tech (btech), B.E. (be), CA (ca), M.A. (ma), MBA (mba), MCA (mca), M.Tech (mtech), M.E. (me), MD (mdes), Ph.D. (phd)
Number of Vacancies	1 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	Consolidated compensation up to ₹78,800 per month (depending on qualification and experience). HRA as applicable.
Age Limits	Maximum 40 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	- Minimum 5 years of experience for Ph.D. candidates. - Minimum 10 years of working experience for MTech/ME/MDes/MBA/CA/ICWA or equivalent degree holders.
Application Fee	No application fee for any category (General/Male/OBC, Female, SC/ST).

📄 Details & Description

- Time-bound research project under the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at IIT Kharagpur.
- Focus on developing a novel rare-earth modified AlSi10Mg alloy via laser additive manufacturing for high-temperature automobile and aerospace applications.
- Project Code: R/NMH. Principal Investigator: Prof./Dr. Siddhartha Roy.
- Temporary assignment with a tenure of up to 5 months or until project termination, whichever is earlier.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. with a minimum of 5 years of experience OR MTech/ME/MDes/MBA/CA/ICWA or equivalent degree with a minimum of 10 years of working experience OR B.Tech/BE/MA/MCA or equivalent degree.
- Desired Experience:
- Maximum age limit: 35 years as of June 30, 2026 (relaxable based on sponsor agency rules).
- Ph.D. degree or completion of Ph.D. synopsis seminar in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science from a reputable institute/university/research lab.
- Strong knowledge in mechanical behavior of materials and physical metallurgy.
- Previous experience in experimental work, including metallurgical sample preparation and operating test equipment (e.g., furnaces, testing equipment).
- At least 2 research papers published in SCI-indexed international journals.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Selection process not explicitly detailed in the notification.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

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📂 Required Documents

- Not explicitly specified in the notification.

💳 Application Fee Details

No application fee for any category (General/Male/OBC, Female, SC/ST).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for the Senior Project Manager - Research position at IIT Kharagpur?

The last date to apply for the Senior Project Manager - Research position under advertisement number IIT/SRIC/R/NMH/2026/102 is October 27, 2026.

Q. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?

No, there is no application fee for any category (General, OBC, SC/ST, or Female) for this recruitment.

Q. What is the maximum age limit for the Senior Project Manager - Research position?

The maximum age limit for this position is 40 years, with a preferred maximum of 35 years as of June 30, 2026, which may be relaxed based on sponsor agency rules.

Q. What is the consolidated compensation for this role?

The consolidated compensation for this role is up to ₹78,800 per month, depending on qualification and experience, with HRA as applicable.

Q. What is the tenure of the Senior Project Manager - Research position?

The tenure of the position is up to 5 months or until the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.