Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department of Chemical Engineering
Institute:
IIT Tirupati
Country:
India
Research Field:
Chemistry, Physics
Posted Date:
Apr 01, 2026
Deadline:
Apr 15, 2026
Offer Period:
1 year
Offer Start Date:
NA
Design & Development of High Energy Density Sodium-ion Batteries
Description:
- Applications are invited from the eligible Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position
in the Department of Chemical engineering, IIT Tirupati under the ANRF sponsored project.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- M.Tech in Chemical/Materials/Energy/Mechanical Engineering or M.Sc in Chemistry/Physics or related discipline with a minimum of 60% marks. (with GATE Qualification)
- Relaxation of CGPA : 5.5 for OBC/EWS, 5.5 for SC/ST/PWD
- Relaxation of marks : 55% for OBC/EWS, 55% for SC/ST/PWD
Preferred Qualification:
- M.Tech in Chemical/Materials/Energy/Mechanical Engineering or M.Sc in Chemistry/Physics or related discipline. Candidates with experience in functional materials electrochemical testing and characterization is preferred, and is expected to register for PhD at IIT Tirupati.
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- Initially for 1 year, extendable for one more year subject to performance.
Benefits:
- INR 37,000 + HRA as per norms
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Established in 2015 as an Institute of National Importance, the Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati) in Andhra Pradesh is a premier third-generation IIT known for its strong academic, research, and industry-oriented curriculum. Located in Yerpedu, it boasts a scenic 548.3-acre permanent campus providing advanced B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MS, and Ph.D. programmes across diverse engineering, science, and humanities departments. IIT Tirupati focuses on fostering innovation, offering courses in computer science, chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering, alongside specialized research areas. The institute emphasizes practical, application-based learning, boasting state-of-the-art laboratories and a focus on sustainable technology, with admissions based on JEE Advanced scores
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