Position Summary
Position:
Department:
School of Materials Science and Technology
Institute:
IIT (BHU)
Country:
India
Research Field:
Physics/Materials Science/Nanoscience/ Nanotechnology/ Chemistry
Posted Date:
Jan 10, 2026
Deadline:
Jan 31, 2026
Offer Period:
3 Years
Offer Start Date:
NA
Recruitment of Research Associate (RA) in School of Materials Science and Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi
Project Description:
Applications are invited for the following research positions with respective monthly emoluments under different sponsored projects. The HRA will be provided as per the institute's rules if accommodation inside the campus is not provided. The appointments will be purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. The candidates should possess essential qualifications. Reservation criteria will be applicable as per Government of India norms.
- Project No.- R&D/SA/DRDO/SMST/25-26/784
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years; Age relaxation for different categories as per Government of India norms.
Project PI-
- Dr. Ashish Kumar Mishra
- Associate Professor, School of Material Science and Technology IIT(BHU), Varanasi 221005
- Email-ID: akmishra.mst@itbhu.ac.in
- Laboratory: Nano Photonics & Energy Materials Laboratory (NPEML)
- Webpage: https://sites.google.com/view/akmishrasmstiitbhu
- https://www.iitbhu.ac.in/dept/mst/people/akmishramst
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
Completed Ph.D. in Physics/Materials Science/Nanoscience/ Nanotechnology/ Chemistry.
Preferred Qualification:
- Minimum 5 publications in SCI journals.
- Hands on experience in synthesis of nanomaterials like SiC, TMDs, MXenes etc. using CVD technique.
- Experience of characterization techniques like XRD, Raman, FTIR, UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, XPS, SEM and TEM techniques.
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
Project tenure: ~3 Years
Benefits:
Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 58,000/- + 20% HRA
Application Process:
Documents Required:
Not Available
How to apply:
- Application Process for RA: Fill out the following Google form on or before 31-01-2026. https://forms.gle/no3sdZ4n9cWP9tnj6
- Note- The date and time of the interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates only via email.
General Terms and Conditions:
- The position is purely temporary and is conterminous with the project.
- The PI has the discretion to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview and no other communications in this regard will be entertained.
- The candidate is expected to join immediately, if selected.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The recommendation of the committee will be final. The applications should be submitted via Google Form only before the deadline.
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
IIT (BHU) Varanasi is a prestigious public technical university in Varanasi, India, formed from the Institute of Technology (IT-BHU) which merged into the IIT system in 2012, tracing its roots back to Benares Engineering College (BENCO) founded in 1919 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. Known for strong engineering programs (B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D.), it's a top-ranked institution focusing on multidisciplinary research in areas like hydrogen energy, quantum computing, and smart mobility, while maintaining its deep connection to Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus.
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