Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Institute:
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PATNA
Country:
India
Research Field:
Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Thermal
Posted Date:
Jan 02, 2026
Deadline:
Jan 16, 2026
Offer Period:
3 Years
Offer Start Date:
NA
Experimental investigation of condensation heat transfer and pressure drop in circular tube
Project Description:
Applications are invited in the prescribed format only for the following assignment in a purely time bound research project undertaken in this institute.
About the Project:
- Applicants may contact Dr. Rishi Raj and Dr. Ashwani Assam for further information. To learn more about their research activities at IIT Patna, please visit:
- www.iitp.ac.in/~rraj
- www.iitp.ac.in/~aashwani
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- Ph.D. (Mechanical, Aerospace, and Chemical, or equivalent) with prior research experience in the broad area of physical sciences as evidenced through quality journal publications, patents, and technology development.
or
- M.Tech. (Mechanical, Thermal, Chemical, Aerospace, or equivalent) with 3 years’ experience in an area relevant to project needs. The candidate should have demonstrated research interest through quality journal publications, patents, and technology development.
Preferred Qualification:
Candidates with relevant work and/or prior research experience in the fields of computational and experimental heat transfer. Expertise in designing and fabricating experimental test rigs and setups is desired.
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
Duration of the Post : 3 years
Benefits:
Consolidated Fellowship/Salary : Rs 58000 per month + HRA (as per GoI rules)
Application Process:
Documents Required:
The application email must include the following attachments (in PDF format only):
- Duly filled and signed application form (see attached Word document)
- Self-attested scanned copies of all relevant supporting documents:
- Degree certificates and mark sheets
- GATE scorecard (if applicable)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Copies of all Scopus-indexed journal publications
- A Statement of Purpose (SOP) (maximum 500 words) explaining:
- Relevance of previous experience to this project
- Motivation and specific skills that make the candidate suitable for the research
- A brief Academic CV (not exceeding two pages)
In addition to the above, minimum one (preferably two) recommendation letters must be sent directly by the referees to the same email addresses by the application deadline.
For candidates holding a Ph.D. as the highest qualification, one letter must be from the Ph.D. supervisor.
How to apply:
Important Instructions for Applying to RA-1 Position (Project Code: EIC-1414)
- Candidates interested in this position and meeting the qualification criteria with relevant research experience must send an email to the Principal Investigator (PI),
Dr. Rishi Raj, and Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), Dr. Ashwani Assam, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Patna. Email IDs:
rraj@iitp.ac.in
aashwani@iitp.ac.in
rraj.iitp@gmail.com (include all)
- The subject line of the application email must read: “RA-1 Position EIC-1414” 3.
- The last date for receiving completed applications is 16th January 2026.
- All documents must be sent in a single email. Multiple submissions or partially complete emails will not be accepted.
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna is a prestigious autonomous science, engineering, and tech institute established in 2008 in Bihta, Bihar, designated an Institute of National Importance, offering rigorous academics in departments like CSE, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, known for strong research, modern facilities on its 500+ acre campus, and good placements, though its location is somewhat remote from central Patna.
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