IIT Gandhinagar Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Applications are invited for a temporary position of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at IIT Gandhinagar under the Department of Electrical Engineering for an ISRO-sponsored project titled “RES-URSC-2022-024: Numerical simulation of III-V semiconductor thin films growth in MOCVD Process for Solar cell applications.” The consolidated monthly remuneration including HRA is ₹53,340/- per month, with an additional House Rent Allowance of Rs.11,340/- per month if applicable as per Institute norms. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official recruitment portal by 29/10/2026.

IIT Gandhinagar Senior Research Fellow at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About IIT Gandhinagar Senior Research Fellow

The Research & Development Office at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar manages temporary project recruitments. This appointment is made for an ISRO-sponsored project focusing on numerical simulation and reactor-scale process modeling of MOCVD processes for solar cell applications. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with the research team at SCL Mohali to validate the developed model.

Who Can Apply

Candidates must fulfill the essential qualifications, experience, and academic percentage requirements specified by the funding agency norms.

Essential Qualification/Experience

• PG Degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/Material Engineering/Chemical Engineering or any Professional Course selected through a process described through any one of the following: (a) Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or GATE, (b) The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.
• 02 years of research experience is required along with the above-mentioned qualifications.
• The percentage/grade points with respect to the academic qualification will be a minimum 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.

Desirable Qualification/Experience

• Prior experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics packages (e.g. Ansys Fluent).
• Understanding of the chemical reactions kinetics.
• Strong scientific writing and presentation skills.

Pay and Tenure

The selected Senior Research Fellow will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration including HRA of ₹53,340/- per month. A House Rent Allowance per month of Rs.11,340/- is applicable as per Institute norms, if applicable. The duration of the appointment is 12 months.

IIT Gandhinagar Senior Research Fellow Job Description

Applications are invited for one Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position for an ISRO-sponsored project on the development of a multi-scale modeling framework for III-V semiconductor thin-film growth in the MOCVD process for solar cell applications. The work involves reactor-scale process modeling of the MOCVD process using a Computational Fluid Dynamics Framework like ANSYS Fluent. The candidate will work closely with the research team at SCL Mohali to validate the developed model.

How to Apply for IIT Gandhinagar Senior Research Fellow

1. Visit the official application link at http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/.
2. Complete the online application process before the last date.
3. Ensure all essential qualifications, mark sheets, and research experience details are correctly submitted as required.

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