Project Scientist-I at IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Designation/Position- Project Scientist-I at IIT Gandhinagar
IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, invites applications for Project Scientist-I at IIT Gandhinagar from eligible and interested candidates
About- IIT Gandhinagar was founded in 2008 and is located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on the banks of river Sabarmati. IITGN is rated India’s first 5-star GRIHA LD (Green) campus for minimizing the negative impact on the environment. The campus has been declared India’s first 5-star for ensuring food safety and promoting healthy eating. Project Scientist-I at IIT Gandhinagar
Research/Job Area- In related area
Location- IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Eligibility/Qualification–
Essential Qualification/Experience as per the norms
| Ph.D. or equivalent. Candidates with thesis submitted may also apply. |
| 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. |
DesirableQualification/Experience
| The candidate should have hands-on experience in: Electrochemical testing techniques, including EIS, LPR, PDP, CV, Charge-Discharge cycles. Material characterization using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT), and other related techniques with associated data analysis. Corrosion testing of materials using relevant standard procedures – ASTM – A780, ASTM B117, ASTM D986, ASTM G1, ASTM G46, ASTM G50, ASTM G162, ISO 9225 |
Ability to independently design experiments, analyze data, and prepare high-quality technical reports and journal publications.
Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited for the position of “Project Scientist I” to work on a research project. The project aims to investigate the electrochemical behavior, degradation mechanisms, and long-term performance of structural materials and advanced battery materials under different operating and environmental conditions. The research will focus on understanding the relationships between electrochemical responses, material properties, and material degradation to facilitate the development of durable structural materials and high-performance energy storage systems.
| Name of PI | Prof. Amit Arora | Department | Materials Engineering |
| Project title | Electrochemical Analysis of Structural and Battery Materials | ||
| Designation | Project Scientist | ||
| Number of positions | 1 | ||
| Application Link | http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/ | ||
| Last date of application submission | 25.09.2026 | ||
| Consolidated Monthly Remuneration | ₹ 60,000 – ₹ 1,25,000 per month | ||
| Duration of appointment | Six months | ||
| Contact | Amit Arora; amprg@iitgn.ac.in |
