Research Associate–I at IIT Patna, Bihar, India, Apply by 22 July 2022

July 7, 2022

Designation/Position- Research Associate–I at IIT Patna

IIT Patna invites applications for Research Associate–I at IIT Patna from eligible and interested candidates

About- Indian Institute of Technology Patna (abbreviated IIT Patna or IITP) is an autonomous institute of education and research in science, engineering and technology located in Patna, India. It is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. Research Associate–I at IIT Patna

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Designation/Position- Research Associate–I at IIT Patna
Research/Job Area- Mechanical or equivalent
Location- Patna, Bihar
Eligibility/Qualification–
Job/Position Description-
How to Apply-
Last Date for Apply– 22 July 2022

Research/Job Area- Mechanical or equivalent

Location- Patna, Bihar

Eligibility/Qualification–

Ph.D. (Mechanical or equivalent) with prior research experience in the broad area of physical sciences as evidenced through quality journal publications, patents, and technology development. Candidates who have submitted their thesis may also apply. However, if selected, final offer and joining will be subject to the award of a Ph.D. degree.

M.Tech. (Mechanical, Thermal, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or equivalent) with 3 years of experience in an area relevant to the project needs. The candidate should have demonstrated research interest through quality journal publications, patents, and technology development.

The upper age limit for applying for the RA-1 position shall be as per SERB/DST norms. Relaxation in experience and age is permissible only for suitable candidates with higher qualifications. Candidates with relevant work and/or prior research experience in the fields of Multiphase Flows and Heat Transfer, Surface Science, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques are encouraged to apply.

Job/Position Description-

Applications are invited in the prescribed format only for the following assignment in a purely time-bound research project undertaken in this institute.

Name of the temporary assignment: Research Associate – I (RA-I)

Number of Post: 01 (one)

Duration of the Post: 3 years

Name of the temporary research project: Decoding the Science of Boiling via Bubble Acoustics: Towards Pre-emptive Control of Vapor Explosion in Industrial Applications

Name of the Sponsoring Agency: SERB through SwarnaJayanti Fellowship Scheme

Fellowship: Rs 47,000/- per month plus HRA (as per GoI rules)

This project is highly specialized, time-bound, and target orientated. The qualification and experience given above in this advertisement are at the minimum required level and do not guarantee an interview calls if other candidates with higher qualifications and/or experience desirable and commensurate with project objectives are available. Further, IIT Patna reserves the right to not shortlist any candidate in case the application email does not contain complete information backed up by supporting documents as listed above. All candidates who apply via email by 22 July 2022 (deadline) and are shortlisted will be informed regarding the further details by 27th July 2022. The date of the online interview will be announced and informed to the shortlisted candidates in due course of time.

About the Project: Follow this link to know more about this project: https://dst.gov.in/swarnajayanti-fellow-working-develop-technology-prediction-and-control-vapor-explosion-induced Applicants may also contact Dr. Rishi Raj and visit www.iitp.ac.in/~rraj for further details on the research undertaken in the Thermal and Fluid Transport Laboratory (TFTL), IITP.

How to Apply-

Candidates interested in this position and satisfying the qualification criteria with experience in the relevant field of research should write an email to the project investigator Dr. Rishi Raj, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Patna (Email IDs: rraj<at>iitp.ac.in and rraj.iitp<at>gmail.com). /kkk+9
The subject of the email should read as “RA-1 Position DSB-622”. The last date for receiving this email is 22^nd July 2022.
The email MUST include the scanned/pdf copy of the duly filled application form (see attached word document) with the applicant’s signature.
The email MUST include a self-attested scanned pdf copy of all supporting documents (degree certificates, mark sheets, GATE scorecard (if any), and category certificate, if applicable).
Copy of all Scopus indexed journal papers should be attached with the email.
The application should additionally include a 500-word statement of purpose (SOP). This document should elaborate on your interest in the broad area of this project and any relevant prior experience/skills which would help you in solving the assigned research problem.
Two recommendation letters (one must be from the Ph.D. supervisor for candidates with Ph.D. as the highest degree) should be sent to the above-stated email addresses by the application deadline date of 22^nd July 2022.
The application should also include a brief Academic CV not exceeding two pages.