Research Associate Position at IIT BHU, Varanasi, UP, India
Designation/Position- Research Associate Position at IIT BHU
IIT BHU, Varanasi, UP, India, invites applications for Research Associate Position at IIT BHU from eligible and interested candidates.
About- Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Research Associate (RA) in a time-bound research project for a temporary period, purely on a contractual basis.
Location- IIT BHU, Varanasi, UP, India
Research Area: Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering/Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Eligibility/Qualification:
Essential Qualifications: Completed Ph.D. in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering/Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Upper Age Limit: 35 years; relaxable up to 5 years in case of applicants belonging to scheduled castes/scheduled tribes, physically handicapped and women applicants, whereas 3 years in case of OBC (NCL) candidates.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 publications as first/corresponding author in SCI journals.
- Ph.D. in the field of electrochemistry, batteries and hydrogen generation.
- Hands on experience of electrochemical system, OER/ORR/HER study.
- Knowledge of coin/pouch/prismatic cells design of batteries/supercapacitors.
- Experience of characterization techniques like XRD, Raman, FTIR, UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, XPS, SEM and TEM techniques.
Job Description:
Applications are invited for the following research positions with respective monthly emoluments under the ANRF-sponsored project titled “Zn-Air Battery: Te-MobiX: Safe and Degradation-controlled Batteries with Efficient Charging for Tropical e-mobility Excellence”, (Project No.- R&D/ANRF/4211/MAHAEV/EE/25-26/679-AKM) funded under the Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA), Government of India, sanctioned up to May 2028. HRA will be provided as per the institute’s rules if accommodation inside the campus is not provided. The appointments will be purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The candidates should possess essential qualifications. All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per GOI rules.
Total number of positions: 01
Project tenure: ~3 Years
Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 61,000/- + 20% HRA
How to Apply:
Fill out the following Google form on or before 20-09-2025. https://forms.gle/xUxVQGPtEAbPUQ1k8
Note- The date and time of the interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates only via email.
Last Date to Apply: 20 September 2025
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