Designation/Position- Research Associate at IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi, India, invites applications for Research Associate at IIT Delhi from eligible and interested candidates
About- Applications from Indian nationals are invited for Project Appointment under the following project. Appointment shall be on contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or upto the duration of the project. Research Associate at IIT Delhi
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Designation: Research Associate (1)
Research Area: ThermoFluid/Mechanical Engineering
- Thermo-fluid engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Computational simulation and modeling (ANSYS/OpenFOAM)
- Nonwoven fabrication and material processing
Location: IIT Delhi
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Essential Criteria:
- Ph.D. with first class in ThermoFluid/Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong experience with computational software such as ANSYS or OpenFOAM.
- M.Tech and B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with CGPA > 7.5.
- At least one publication in a Q1 journal during Ph.D.
- Desirable Criteria:
- Prior experience with high-speed imaging (must be documented).
- Ph.D. completed within the last two years.
- Willingness to join immediately upon selection.
- Note: 5% relaxation in marks may be given to SC/ST candidates. In case of selection of retired/superannuated government employees, salary will be fixed as per IRD norms.
Job Description:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, through its Industrial Research & Development (IRD) Unit, invites applications from Indian nationals for the position of Research Associate-II under the project titled “Indigenous development of meltblowing system for fabrication of waste plastic bottle derived nonwoven”. The appointment will be purely on a contractual basis with consolidated pay, renewable yearly or up to the duration of the project, whichever is earlier.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | IITD/IRD/267/2025 |
| Project Title | Indigenous development of meltblowing system for fabrication of waste plastic bottle derived nonwoven |
| Funding Agency | National Technical Textiles Mission, Ministry of Textiles |
| Project Investigator | Prof. Sumit Sinha Ray |
| Department/Centre | Department of Textile & Fibre Engineering |
| Duration of Project | Up to 14 January 2027 |
| Designation | Research Associate-II |
| Number of Posts | 01 |
| Fellowship/Pay | ₹61,000/- per month + HRA @ 27% |
| Job Location | IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 November 2025 (by 5:00 PM) |
Designation
Research Associate-II (01 position)
- Conduct advanced research on meltblowing systems for processing waste plastic bottles into nonwoven materials.
- Perform simulation and analysis using computational tools like ANSYS/OpenFOAM.
- Carry out experimental validation using high-speed imaging and related instrumentation.
- Support the design, development, and optimization of thermo-fluidic processes involved in polymer fiber fabrication.
- Prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and project documentation.
How to Apply:
- Download Form No. IRD/REC-4 from the IRD website of IIT Delhi.
- Fill the form with complete details of educational qualifications, work experience, and marks/divisions.
- Email the filled application form with Advertisement No. (IITD/IRD/267/2025) in the subject line to:
📧 Prof. Sumit Sinha Ray
Department of Textile & Fibre Engineering
Email: ssinharaySS@gmail.com - Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the online interview via the IIT Delhi IRD shortlisting page.
Last Date for Apply: 11 November 2025 (by 5:00 PM)
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