Designation/Position- Research Associate Post in NIT
NIT Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India invites application for Research Associate Post in NIT from eligible and interested candidates
About- National Institute of Technology Raipur (Formerly Government Engineering College Raipur), situated in the capital of a newly incepted state of Chhattisgarh, has proven to be “avant-grade’ in the field of science and technology over past few decades in this region. From 1st December 2005, the institute has become the National Institute of Technology. The Institute is contributing to the technological, industrial and economical development of the region and the country for last five decades. The Institute has long recognized its role in engineering education, generation and dissemination of useful and relevant technologies in the service of the society.
Research/Job Area- Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering/Polymer Science
Eligibility-
| Essential Qualifications | Ph.D. in Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering/Polymer Science OR Three years of research experience after M.E./MTech. (in Mechanical/Chemical/ Polymer Science or equivalent) with at least two research papers in SCI or other reputed journal. |
| Desirable Qualifications | Applicant with the research relevant to the project domain, and research publications support in Polymer Composites, Thermal Protection System (TPS) will be preferred. Applicant should have proficiency in Fundamentals of in design, development, and characterization of polymer composite. |
Location- NIT Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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Job/Position Description-
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of Research Staff Research Associate-I (RA-I) on a purely time-bound research project undertaken by the Department of ME under the funding of Aeronautics R&D Board (AR&DB), DRDO Ministry of Defence.
| Title of the Project | Advanced Carbon Fiber Phenolic Composite Ablatives: A Solution for Prolonged Durability and Efficiency in Rocket Motor Nozzle Applications |
| Project Investigator(s) | PI: Dr. Neigapula Venkata Swamy Naidu, nvsnaidu.mech@nitrr.ac.in, 9963390988 (M) Co-PI: Dr. Bhargavi Rani Anne, Email Id: branne.mme@nitrr.ac.in, 7799335487 (M) |
| Name of the Position | Research Staff Research Associate-I (RA-I) |
| Number of Vacancy | One (01) Only |
| Area of Research | Polymer Composites, Ablative Polymer Composites, Thermal Protection System (TPS), Characterization of Polymer Composites |
| Consolidated Fellowship | ₹ 69,600 /- (Consolidated Per Month) (Research Staff (RA-I, @58,000/-+20%HRA)) |
| Funding Agency | Aeronautics R&D Board (AR&DB), DRDO Ministry of Defence. |
| Duration of the Project | Three Years (3 Years) |
| Nature of Appointment | The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension in successive one year period, subject to satisfactory performance, until the project concludes. |
How to Apply-
•Interested applicants may send the Application (Refer to Submission Instruction) to the Email-ID: nvsnaidu.mech@nitrr.ac.in . In case of any queries, please contact PI / Co-PI.
| Submission Instructions | Complete Application (A Single PDF) must be sent with a subject, “Application for the Research Staff ”, else, application may be discarded. Complete Application (A Single PDF) should contain all requisite Enclosure(s) in a given sequence – 1 Application Form and Undertaking – (Refer to Annexure-1 & Annexure-2), 2 Aadhar Card and Category Certificate, 3 Educational Qualification Certificates, 4 Experience Certificates, 5 Publications Proof. |
| Interview | • 09-July-2026 (A notification email would be sent to the shortlisted candidates only). |







