Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at IIT Hyderabad’s Centre of Clean Coal Energy & Net Zero (CLEANZ). The position, focused on gasification of high ash coal in bubbling fluidized bed gasifiers, lasts 11 months with potential extension. A fellowship of 58,000-67,000 plus HRA is available for fresh Ph.D. graduates or those with 1-2 years of relevant experience. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry, preferably with Scopus publications and excellent academic records. Responsibilities include designing and testing gasifiers and CFD modeling in ANSYS-FLUENT. Applications must use the provided form and inquiries can be directed to Dr. Sayak Banerjee. The selection will be based on eligibility and academic records, with no accommodation provided. The position is full-time and on-site at IIT Hyderabad.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Chemical Engg/Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry
Location: IIIT Hyderabad
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engg/Mechanical Engineering or Ph.D. in Chemistry with relevant research/industrial experience related to experimental operation or numerical simulation of fluidized bed coal-gasification systems.
- Publication in Scopus indexed journals and/or international conferences of repute is highly preferred.
- The candidate should have good academic records throughout and good writing/communication skills.
- Candidates should not have published in Predatory Journals.
Experience – Fresh Ph.D. (Thesis submitted) or 1-2 years of post-doctoral/relevant industrial RnD experience.
Performance Matrices –
• IP generated, papers published, working solo and as a team member, project administration-execution-coordination, performance review.
Expected Outcomes – IP, publications, Scalable Technology.
Domain Areas of Interest Include –
- Fluidized bed gasification process operation and modelling
- Coal and carbon materials
- Chemical Process design and development
Job Description:
Position – Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Topic – Gasification of High Ash Coal in Bubbling Fluidized Bed Gasifier: Process Optimization & Scale Up
Center – Centre of Clean Coal Energy & Net Zero (CLEANZ), a Centre of Excellence set up in collaboration with Coal India Ltd at IIT Hyderabad with a thrust in R&D and technology development.
Type of Position – The position is for 11 months, with possibility of extension subject to performance through a review process.
Fellowship – 58,000 to 67,000 (+27% HRA) based on prior experience (RA-I/II/III)
Job Description (initial 11 month period) –
- Design, procurement, installation, assembly and testing of a fluidized bed bench scale gasifier optimized for the gasification of low grade high ash coal.
- Development of Multi-phase reacting flow CFD modelling of the coal gasification process in ANSYS-FLUENT software suite for the reactor.
- Working both solo and with a team; mentoring of Masters and PhD scholar.
- Report preparation, article/patent writing and lab inventory management, implementation at TRL5/6 level.
How to Apply:
- Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria should apply through the form link given above.
- Contact Dr. Sayak Banerjee (sayakb@mae.iith.ac.in) for any questions.
Selection Procedure –
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on their eligibility criteria, academic record, and relevant experience
- Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email for the interview by the selection committee
- Merely meeting the criteria may not guarantee a call for an interview
- The advertisement will be open till a suitable candidate joins
Last Date for Apply: Rolling
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