- Recruitment for a project-based Post-Doctoral Fellow position at IIT Roorkee.
- Fellowship duration: 2 years with a contingency grant of Rs. 50,000 per year.
- Monthly consolidated fellowship: Rs. 80,000 (+HRA).
- Research focus: DEM-based numerical modeling and physical modeling of jointed rock masses.
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🎓 Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Apply Deadline
30 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
📄 View PDF Notification
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
| Job Category | Teaching |
| Eligibility Qualification | Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹80,000 - ₹80,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics.
- Minimum 2 QI journal publications as first author from Ph.D. research.
- Expertise in Discrete Element Method (DEM) and physical modeling of jointed rock mass.
- Minimum 2 QI journal publications as first author from Ph.D. research.
- Expertise in Discrete Element Method (DEM) and physical modeling of jointed rock mass.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Conduct DEM-based numerical modeling to study foundations on orthogonally staggered jointed rock masses.
- Design and construct physical model experiments to evaluate load transfer, deformation, failure mechanisms, and rock-foundation-excavation wall interaction.
- Analyze and correlate numerical and experimental results for dissemination via high-quality journal publications and technical reports.
- Design and construct physical model experiments to evaluate load transfer, deformation, failure mechanisms, and rock-foundation-excavation wall interaction.
- Analyze and correlate numerical and experimental results for dissemination via high-quality journal publications and technical reports.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Covering letter.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Ph.D. degree certificate.
- List of publications with DOIs.
- Self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Ph.D. degree certificate.
- List of publications with DOIs.
- Self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Post-Doctoral Fellow position at IIT Roorkee?
The last date for submission of applications for the Post-Doctoral Fellow position at IIT Roorkee is 30 August 2026.
Q.
What is the educational qualification required for the Post-Doctoral Fellow role?
Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics, with at least two QI journal publications as the first author from their doctoral research, and possess expertise in DEM and physical modeling of jointed rock mass.
Q.
What is the salary offered for the Post-Doctoral Fellow position?
The selected candidate will receive a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 80,000 (+HRA) per month for two years, along with a contingency grant of Rs. 50,000 per year.
Q.
Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for this recruitment drive.
Q.
What is the advertisement number for this recruitment?
The advertisement number for this Post-Doctoral Fellow recruitment at IIT Roorkee is 8374.