Research Associate Position at IIT BHU, Varanasi, UP, India
Designation/Position- Research Associate Position at IIT BHU
IIT BHU, Varanasi, UP, India, invites applications for Research Associate Position at IIT BHU from eligible and interested candidates.
About- Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Research Associate (RA) in a time-bound research project for a temporary period, purely on a contractual basis.
Location- IIT BHU, Varanasi, UP, India
Research Area: Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science
Eligibility/Qualification:
Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. degree awarded in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science
Upper Age Limit: 35 years; relaxable up to 5 years in case of applicants belonging to scheduled castes/scheduled tribes, physically handicapped and women applicants, whereas 3 years in case of OBC (NCL) candidates.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Minimum 4 publications as first/corresponding author in SCI journals.
- Ph.D. in the field of electrochemistry, batteries and hydrogen generation.
- Hands on experience of electrochemical system, OER/ORR/HER study.
- Knowledge of coin/pouch/prismatic cells design of batteries/supercapacitors.
Job Description:
Applications are invited for the Research Associate-II position under the ANRF-sponsored project titled “Zn-Air Battery: Te-MobiX: Safe and Degradation-controlled Batteries with Efficient Charging for Tropical e-mobility Excellence”, (Project No.- R&D/ANRF/4211/MAHAEV/EE/25-26/679-AKM) funded under the Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA), Government of India, sanctioned up to May 2028. HRA will be provided as per the institute’s rules if accommodation inside the campus is not provided.
Total number of positions: 01
Project tenure: ~3 Years (Around 2 years remaining)
Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 61,000/- + 20% HRA
How to Apply:
The candidates should fill out the application form via the following Google link only on or before 01-05-2026.
https://forms.gle/7qift8WJWFCHuyZA9
Project PI
Dr. Ashish Kumar Mishra
Associate Professor, Nano Photonics & Energy Materials Laboratory (NPEML)
Last Date to Apply: 01 May 2026
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