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- Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields
Location- IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Eligibility-
| Essential Qualification/Experience as per the norms | Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields from recognized institutions or universities. |
| The percentage/grade points with respect to the academic qualification will be a minimum 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th. | |
| Desirable Qualification/Experience | Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields from recognized institutions or universities. A consistently good academic record (at least 1st division) and publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals are required Experience in computational techniques, programming and data analysis is essential, along with a willingness to learn rheometry and extrusion printing. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. theses are also eligible to apply. |
Job/Position Description-
| Name of PI | Prof. Prachi Thareja | Department | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING |
| Project title | CFD and Machine Learning Approaches for 3D printing of protein food-based inks | ||
| Designation | Post-Doctoral Fellow | ||
| Number of positions | 1 | ||
| Application Link | http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/ | ||
| Last date of application submission | 15th Oct 2026 | ||
| Consolidated Monthly Remuneration | ₹72,000/- to ₹84,000/- per month | ||
| Duration of appointment | 01 year or extendable based on satisfactory performance | ||
| Job Description | The Post-doctoral fellow will conduct rheology and extrusion printing experiments, integrating these studies with a machine learning approach. This position offers opportunities to work both independently and as part of an experimental team. Applicants should be self-motivated, independent, and genuinely interested in building an independent research career with a strong publication output. IIT Gandhinagar provides a vibrant academic environment and opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaborations. | ||
| Contact | Prof Prachi Thareja prachi@iitgn.ac.in | ||
How to Apply-
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