Designation/Position- Post-doctoral Fellow (PDF) Position at IIT
IIT Gandhinagar, India, invites applications for Post-doctoral Fellow (PDF) Position at IIT from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar is a public engineering institution in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. It has been declared to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. Post-doctoral Fellow (PDF) Position at IIT
Research/Job Area- Chemical Engineering
Location- Gandhinagar
Eligibility/Qualification–
- The candidate should have a good academic record throughout and the percentage/grade points with respect to the academic qualifications will be a minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from Graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in 10th and 12th.
- PhD or equivalent with a background in Chemical Engineering.
| Age Limit | 33 years (max) on the last date of application submission |
Job/Position Description-
| Name of PI | Dr. Pratyush Dayal | Department | Chemical Engineering |
| Project title | Applications of Machine Learning in Engineering (AMLE) – Manpower support | ||
| Designation | Post Doctoral Fellow | ||
| Number of positions | 01 | ||
| Application Link | http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/ | ||
| Last date of application submission | 20th April 2026 | ||
| Consolidated Monthly Remuneration | Rs. 72,000/- per month | ||
| House Rent Allowance per month (If applicable) | NA | ||
| Duration of appointment | 01 Year (Extendable for second year based on performance review) | ||
| Job Description | Develop computational models to investigate phase behavior and mechanical deformation in polymer blends under external stimuli. Integrate machine learning approaches to accelerate simulations and develop predictive models for structure–property relationships. Simulate coupled phase separation and mechanical response, incorporating data-driven and neural network–based frameworks. Apply interdisciplinary expertise in polymer science, solid mechanics, and machine learning to design and guide research strategies. Model light driven polymerization kinetics and deformation in soft materials. Contribute to code development, optimization, and documentation for scalable and efficient computational workflows. |
| Selection Process | Eligible candidates are shortlisted based on the submitted online application and will be selected based on the telephonic interview. IITGN reserves all the right not to call an applicant for an interview, without assigning any reason. |
| The decision of the selection committee formed by IITGN is final and binding to all. No queries related to the same shall be entertained. | |
| Fulfillment of “Minimum Qualifications” does not entail a call for an interview. The applications received in response to the advertisement shall be scrutinized and only candidates shortlisted from valid applicants, based on better qualifications and quality of relevant experience, shall be called for interview. |
How to Apply-
Apply online
| Application Link | http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/ |
Last Date for Apply– 20 April 2026
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