Position Summary
Position:
Department:
School of Materials Science and Technology
Institute:
IIT (BHU)
Country:
India
Research Field:
Physics/ Materials Science/Nanoscience/Nanotechnology
Posted Date:
Jan 10, 2026
Deadline:
Jan 31, 2026
Offer Period:
1.5 Years
Offer Start Date:
NA
Recruitment of JRF in School of Materials Science and Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi
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/CPRI/SMST/24-25/664
- Upper Age Limit: 28 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:
Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc./M.Tech.) in Physics/ Materials Science/Nanoscience/Nanotechnology).
Candidate also needs to fulfill the following criteria-
- Qualified GATE OR CSIR-UGC NET/JRF.
- Minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA in M.Sc./M.Tech.
Preferred Qualification:
- Experience in nanomaterial synthesis through chemical and physical route.
- Knowledge of materials characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, TEM, Raman, FTIR etc.
- Candidates interested to extend their JRF position to Ph.D. will be preferred.
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
Project tenure: ~1.5 Years
Benefits:
Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 37,000/- + 20% HRA
Application Process:
Documents Required:
How to apply:
Application Process for JRF: Fill out the following Google form on or before 31-01-2026. https://forms.gle/WLJa1pRMzZhCJHk98
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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