Position Summary
Position:
Department:
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Institute:
IIT Mandi
Country:
India
Research Field:
Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Engineering, machine learning
Posted Date:
Feb 02, 2026
Deadline:
Mar 20, 2026
Offer Period:
3 Years
Offer Start Date:
NA
Research Associate- I position in the development of phase-field modeling and machine learning-based approaches for the fracture analysis of composite structures under multiphysics loadings
Project Description:
Applications from Indian nationals are invited under the following project on temporary basis with consolidated salary. The renewal of services for few months/a year or up to the duration of the project will be based on satisfactory performance. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year or the end of the project (whichever is earlier).
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
Educational Qualification:
- PhD in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Engineering.
- Candidates should have a good knowledge on computational solid mechanics and numerical methods.
- They should have good programming skills related to FEM with MATLAB
- Python for Machine Learning.
Preferred Qualification:
Not Available
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
Duration of the Project
- In months: 36
- End date: 20/11/2028
Benefits:
- Consolidated Pay-slab / Salary: Rs 58,000 p.m.
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- complete CV
- personal details
- academic qualifications
- research experience
- publications
- name, affiliation, mobile number, email address of two referees
- information regarding educational qualifications indicating percentage of marks/division
- details of work experience
How to apply:
- The candidates who are interested to apply for the above post should send the documents as pdf attachment by e-mail with advertisement No. on the subject line to the PI Dr. Raj Kiran at email id: raj@iitmandi.ac.in
- IIT Mandi reserves the right to fix higher criteria for shortlisting of eligible candidates from those satisfying advertised qualifications and requirement of the project post. The name of the shortlisted candidates will be either displayed on website or communicated individually alongwith the offline/online interview details.
- Relaxation of marks may be granted to the SC/ST Candidates as per GoI norms. In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, his/her salary will be fixed as per prevailing GoI rules/ norms. The last date for submitting the completed applications by email is 20th March 2026 by 5.00 P.M. In case any clarification is required on eligibility regarding the above post, the candidate may contact at email id: raj@iitmandi.ac.in
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Established in 2009 in Himachal Pradesh, the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) is a premier second-generation IIT located in the scenic Kamand Valley. Renowned for its interdisciplinary research and focus on solving local and global problems, the institute offers B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.S., and Ph.D. programs across engineering, sciences, and humanities. The 538-acre residential campus features modern infrastructure, including unique learning houses and top-notch laboratories, while fostering innovation in a sustainable, mountainous environment. Ranked among the top technical institutions in India, it emphasizes practical learning, industrial collaboration, and entrepreneurship, making it a hub for academic excellence and research in the Himalayan region.
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Disclaimer:
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