Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Institute:
IIT Roorkee
Country:
India
Research Field:
Not Available
Posted Date:
Jan 27, 2026
Deadline:
Feb 11, 2026
Offer Period:
3 Years
Offer Start Date:
NA
JRF position in 'Study of heat transfer performance and flow structures in thermomagnetic convection used for power generation'
Description:
Applications are invited from Indian nationals only for project position(s) as per the details given below for the consultancy/research project(s) under the Principal investigator (Name: Prof. Sudhakar Subudhi), Departrnent of Mechanical & Indusffial Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.
- Job description: Modelling, simulation and experimental investigation on heat transfer performance and flow structures in thermomagnetic convection used for power generation
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- ME/IvI.Tech in Mechanical,/Energy or equivalent for JRF position with GATE SCORE
Preferred Qualification:
Not Available
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- Up to duration of project (tentatively for 3 years subject to availability of fund and satisfactory progress by the candidate)
Benefits:
- Rs. 37000 per month(for first two years) and Rs. 42000 per month(for third year)
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- Application in a plain paper with detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree/certificates obtained.
- Experience including research, industrial field and others.
- Self attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate.
How to apply:
Note:
- Candidates before appearing for the interview shall ensure that they are eligible for the position they intend to apply.
- Candidates desiring to appear for the Interview should submit their applications with the following documents to the office of Principal Investigator through email:
- Application in a plain paper with detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree/certificates obtained.
- Experience including research, industrial field and others.
- Self attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate.
- Candidate shall bring along with them the original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of interview for verification.
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
- Please note that no TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
- Application in a plain paper with detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree/certificates obtained.
- Experience including research, industrial field and others.
- Self attested copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate.
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, established in 1847 as Thomason College of Civil Engineering and elevated to an IIT in 2001, is a premier national institution located in Uttarakhand, India. It is known for its historic legacy, consistently ranking among top engineering colleges (NIRF #6 in 2024) and offering diverse, top-tier programs in engineering, technology, and architecture.
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