Indian Institute of Technology Indore Invited Applications for the Following Post of Junior Research Fellow Job Vacancy 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) is inviting applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a project sponsored by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. This opportunity is ideal for motivated candidates interested in contributing to cutting-edge research in the field of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science.

Description

The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position is part of a research project focused on the development of thermally deposited noble-metal-free mixed metal oxide electrodes for application in harsh corrosive environments. The project is funded by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) and aims to synthesize acid-stable transition metal oxide-based electrocatalysts and study their electrochemical and corrosion behaviour in corrosive environments.

Position

• Junior Research Fellow 

Project Details

Project Title: “Development of thermally deposited noble-metal-free mixed metal oxide electrodes for application in harsh corrosive environments”.

Duration: 1 year and 4 months or co-terminus with the project

 Correspondence: Dr. Nisheeth Kumar Prasad

Eligibility

Candidates must have an M. Tech. / ME in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, or equivalent with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/University. Alternatively, a master’s degree in chemistry/Materials Science or equivalent with first division is acceptable. Preference will be given to candidates who are GATE/NET-LS qualified. The maximum age limit is 30 years, with a relaxation of 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped/Female candidates.

Minimum Monthly Remuneration

• Rs. 37,000/- per month (Consolidated)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a detailed softcopy of their CV along with all relevant educational and category certificates (if applicable) in a single PDF file. The application should be sent via email to nisheeth@iiti.ac.in with the subject line “JRF application for BRNS project” by 18/09/2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview, and selected candidates will be notified via email.

Important Date

The deadline for application submission is 18th September 2026. 

The tentative date for the interview is the last week of September 2026.

Job Location

Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol- 453 552, Madhya Pradesh, India.

For Additional Information

For further details, candidates can contact Dr. Nisheeth Kumar Prasad at the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, IIT Indore. Phone: +91 731 660 3175 (Office), +91 7726938388 (Mobile). More information is available on his webpage. https://sites.google.com/iiti.ac.in/nisheeth/home

Reference: https://www.iiti.ac.in/uploads/career/2026/Sep/c5465a645b789b5b674383f4d104f272.pdf

Highlights

This is a prestigious opportunity to work on a government-funded project at IIT Indore, offering a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to significant research in the field of materials science and engineering.

🔖 Post Expires on 18^th September 2026