Designation/Position- Project Postdoctoral Fellow at IIT
IIT Kanpur, India, invites applications for Project Postdoctoral Fellow at IIT from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is a public technical and research university in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was declared to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India under the Institutes of Technology Act. Project Postdoctoral Fellow at IIT
Research/Job Area- Waste Management, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
Location- IIT Kanpur
Eligibility/Qualification–
Minimum Qualification:
Ph.D. in Waste Management, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. The applicant must have obtained a first class (or equivalent) in B. Tech and/or M. Tech in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering, or relevant allied fields.
Experience Required:
The candidate should have 2–3 years of post-Ph.D. experience in Research & Development (R&D), preferably in projects related to waste processing, sustainable materials, or environmental impact studies.
Desirable Experience:
- Expertise in waste characterization and classification techniques, particularly agro-industrial waste such as bagasse.
- Experience in waste valorization technologies, including thermal, biological, or mechanical processing pathways.
- Working knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or other tools for environmental impact assessment of waste-to-product conversion technologies.
- Hands-on experience in laboratory-scale experiments related to construction material development, solid waste processing, or sustainable materials research.
Age: Max 40 years
Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited for the post of Project Post-Doctoral Fellow (PPDF) in the project titled: “Utilisation of Sugarcane Bagasse in Clay Brick Production: A Sustainable Approach for Waste Management”
Nature of Work:
The selected candidate will be expected to:
- Perform compositional analysis and physical–chemical characterization of raw and processed bagasse.
- Design and optimize the process flow for conversion of bagasse to bricks.
- Assess environmental sustainability using scientific tools such as LCA.
- Contribute to publications, presentations, and potential patent applications emerging from the project.
- Assist in coordination with industry partners and technical report preparation.
Duration of Appointment:
The appointment will be for one year or the end of the project (whichever is earlier), however, the position may be extended depending on the performance and project requirement.
Salary range: 60000-5000-85000
Number of Position(s): 01 (One)
How to Apply-
Please apply on the following link
https://forms.gle/RsgMPisynVTte3SL9
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. The interview will be held either online or in person at IIT Kanpur.
Last Date for Apply– 14 June 2025
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