Position Summary
Position:
Institute:
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Mizoram
Country:
India
Posted Date:
Mar 23, 2026
Submission Start:
NA
Submission Deadline:
Apr 16, 2026
Offer Period:
2 Years
Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (IPDF)- NIT Mizoram
Overview:
- NIT Mizoram invites applications from qualified persons for the position of Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (IPDF) in its various academic units (Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and Electrical Engineering (EE)) to strengthen research ecosystem of the Institute, promote inter-disciplinary research activities and groom potential faculty members.
Eligibility:
- The applicant must have obtained the Ph.D. Degree from an Institute of Repute.
- NIT Mizoram Ph.D. Degree holders are not eligible under this scheme.
- The applicant should have published at least 2 research papers in SCI/SCIE/SSCI journals.
- Women Ph.D. will be given preference.
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- The appointment of Institute Post-doctoral Fellows is of purely a temporary assignment and is tenable for an initial period of 1 year that can be extended to a maximum period of another 1 year based on the recommendation of concerned Supervisor and subsequent approval of the Competent Authority.
Benefits:
- The amount of the fellowship for IPDF will be fixed at ₹65,000/- only per month inclusive of HRA for a period of one year and if the IPDF term is renewed for 1 more year then the fellowship will be ₹67,000/- only per month considering ~3% increase inclusive of HRA
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- Interested candidate(s) satisfying the eligibility criteria may submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including all publication details, name of the Institute for M.A./M.Sc./M.Tech. and Ph.D. along with the Name of the Supervisor, areas of research already conducted at Master’s and Ph.D. level or thereafter, the Proposed areas of works with all attachments.
How to apply:
- Interested candidate(s) satisfying the eligibility criteria may submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including all publication details, name of the Institute for M.A./M.Sc./M.Tech. and Ph.D. along with the Name of the Supervisor, areas of research already conducted at Master’s and Ph.D. level or thereafter, the Proposed areas of works with all attachments by email to:
- Department of CSE : hod_cse@nitmz.ac.in
- Department of EE : hod_ee@nitmz.ac.in
- Candidate(s) should submit all related supporting documents duly self-attested as attachment with the application form by email
- Application Fee will be accepted through online payment mode only (₹600/- for General/OBC or ₹300/- for SC/ST).
- Department of CSE : hod_cse@nitmz.ac.in
- Department of EE : hod_ee@nitmz.ac.in
About the Host Institution:
Established in 2010 by the Ministry of Education, the National Institute of Technology Mizoram is an Institute of National Importance located in the scenic capital city of Aizawl. Initially mentored by VNIT Nagpur, the institute now operates from a temporary campus in Chaltlang while its permanent 190-acre campus is under development at Lengpui. Despite its relatively young age, NIT Mizoram has earned recognition in the 101–150 band of the 2025 NIRF Engineering rankings and achieved a 73rd rank in the 2025 IIRF rankings, reflecting its rapid academic growth. The institute offers undergraduate (BTech), postgraduate (MTech), and doctoral programs across five core engineering departments: Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering. It maintains a strong focus on research and collaboration, recently establishing partnerships with institutions in Japan and IIT Madras for student exchanges and direct PhD programs. Student life is enriched by annual festivals like Anunaad (techno-cultural) and Shaurya (sports), set against the tranquil, hilly backdrop of Mizoram. With an overall placement rate reaching 86.7% for the 2023-24 session, graduates are increasingly securing roles at top-tier firms like TCS, Wipro, and Microsoft.
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