Designation/Position- Post Doctoral Fellow Position at IIT
IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India invites applications for Post Doctoral Fellow Position at IIT from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar is a public engineering institution located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. It has been declared to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India.
Research/Job Area- Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical or any other relevant
Location- IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Eligibility-
Essential Qualification/Experience as per the norms
| PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical or any other relevant department from recognized university/institute, with experience in CFD of reacting flows. Candidate 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. |
Desirable Qualification/Experience
| Strong CFD background and experience with OpenFOAM and Ansy Fluent Experience with large eddy simulation (LES) is preferred Experience in modeling reacting flows and combustion, good understanding of chemical kinetics. Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) and basic machinelearning model development Expertise in at least one programming language and proficiency in Python Good communication skills |
| Age Limit (If applicable) | Not Applicable |
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Job/Position Description-
As a postdoctoral researcher in the CCML Lab, you will lead the development of PCA-based reduced-order models integrated within LES frameworks to model extreme events in hydrogen-enriched combustion, such as flashback and hydrodynamic instabilities. You will develop and validate these frameworks, testing them on both academic benchmark cases and industry-relevan combustors, and disseminate your results through journal articles and international conference presentations. Additionally, you will co-mentor graduate and undergraduate students and assist in preparing competitive funding proposals. Success in this fast-changing, growth-focused environment requires a strong willingness to learn, the ability to adapt and the confidence to work independently while also collaborating with the principal investigator and the research team. Opportunities to engage in teaching activities are also encouraged for those wishing to enrich their portfolios.
| Name of PI | Prof. Shubhangi Shamsundar Bansude | Department | Mechanical Engineering |
| Project title | Reduced-order models for LES to model extreme events in hydrogen-enriche combustion. | ||
| Designation | Post Doctoral Fellow | ||
| Number of positions | 01 | ||
| Application Link | CCML PostDoc Application Google Form | ||
| Last date of application submission | 30/05/2026 | ||
| Consolidated Monthly Remuneration including HRA | INR 72,000-84,000/- per month | ||
| House Rent Allowance per month applicable) | Not Applicable | ||
| Duration of appointment | 1 Year (extendable based on performance and availability of funds) | ||
How to Apply-
Interested researchers should send the following documents and details via this CCML PostDoc Application Google Form
- CV containing all qualifications, research experience, technical skills, a list of publications, and contact details.
- Combined transcripts of coursework in undergraduate, post-graduate, and Ph.D degrees.
- Statement of Purpose outlining your previous research experience and motivation for the position, along with an optional Cover Letter (to be inserted inline within th application form)
- One of the best publications as a first author Names and contact details of 2 referees
Last Date for Apply– 30 May 2026
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