Post-doctoral Fellow (PDF) Position at IIT Gandhinagar – Apply by 15 July 2025

Post-Doctoral Fellow At IIT Gandhinagar- Apply by 31 October 2020

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- Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical or any other relevant

Location- Gandhinagar

Eligibility/Qualification–

Required Qualification: PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical or any other relevant department from a recognized university/institute, with experience in CFD. Candidates who have submitted their thesis may also apply. Applicants must have secured a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent grade) from the undergraduate level onwards, and at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in both Class 10 and 12.

Preferred Experience/Skills: 

  • Strong CFD background, preferably with open-source tools (OpenFOAM, PeleC, Nek5000)
  • Solid understanding of reacting flows, chemical kinetics, and engine/gas-turbine simulations
  • Experience with high-performance computing and machine-learning model development for turbulent reacting flows
  • Expertise in at least one programming language and proficiency in Python ● Experience with publishing in peer-reviewed journals

Job/Position Description- 

Postdoctoral Fellow Position Announcement at Computational Combustion and Machine Learning Lab, IIT Gandhinagar

Applications are invited from qualified, motivated, and talented individuals for a Postdoctoral Fellow position(s) in the Computational Combustion and Machine Learning (CCML) Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Gandhinagar.

Name of the Post(s): Post-doctoral Fellow 

Duration: One year (extendable for 1 more year based on performance) Consolidated Salary: INR 72000-84000 per month (as per experience).

Job Description: As a postdoctoral researcher in the CCML Lab, you will lead the development of physics-informed machine learning frameworks for modeling chemical kinetics and turbulence-chemistry interactions. You will integrate and validate these frameworks within CFD simulations, testing them on both academic benchmark cases and industry-relevant combustors, and disseminate your results through journal articles and international conference presentations. Additionally, you will co-mentor graduate students, contribute to streamlining the lab’s computational infrastructure, and assist in preparing competitive funding proposals. Success in this dynamic, growth-oriented environment requires strong initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the principal investigator and the broader research team. Opportunities to engage in teaching activities are also encouraged for those wishing to enrich their portfolios.

How to Apply- 

Interested researchers should send the following documents and details via this CCML PostDoc Application Google Form  

  1. CV containing all qualifications, research experience, technical skills, list of publications, and contact details.
  2. Combined transcripts of coursework in undergraduate, post-graduate, and Ph.D degrees.
  3. Statement of Purpose outlining your previous research experience and motivation for the position, along with an optional Cover Letter (to be inserted inline within the application form) 4. One of the best publications as a first author

5. Names and contact details of 2 referees.

Application Deadline: 15th July 2025. The selection will be based on an online interview. The shortlisted candidates will be informed regarding the date and time of the interview via email. Start date: At the earliest convenience following the offer.

For any queries, contact Dr. Shubhangi Bansude via email (shubhangi.bansude@iitgn.ac.in). 

Last Date for Apply– 15 July 2025

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