IIT Kanpur Research Associate I (Chemical Engineering) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, is recruiting a Research Associate-I for the Indo-Taiwan sponsored project “Novel Molten Catalyst for Dry Reforming of Methane: Experiments and Modeling”. The post carries a consolidated salary of Rs 58,000 per month plus HRA (as per institute norms) for one year from 1 December 2026. A PhD is the essential qualification. Applications are submitted through a Google Form, and the last date is 20 November 2026.

IIT Kanpur Research Associate-I at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies, the age limit or the application fee.

About the Department and Project

IIT Kanpur is an institute in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. This post sits in its Department of Chemical Engineering and serves an Indo-Taiwan sponsored project on a novel molten catalyst for dry reforming of methane, covering experiments and modeling. The notice looks for candidates with prior experience in coding and density functional theory calculations (preferably in VASP, CP2K) and in catalysis.

Who Can Apply

Essential qualification

• PhD in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/Physics/Material Science or related disciplines with strong fundamentals in Catalysis.
• Prior experience with density functional theory calculations (preferably in VASP, CP2K) and machine learning.
• Good programming knowledge in C/C++ (or fortran), Linux shell scripting.
• Familiarity with HPC environment.
• Extensive experience with coding in C/C++ (or fortran or python) and familiarity with Linux environment is a must.

Desirable

• Prior research experience in molten catalysis would be considered an added advantage.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility details of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The consolidated salary is Rs 58,000/- per month plus HRA (as per institute norms). The post is for one year, starting from 1 December 2026. The notice states that the appointment is purely temporary and on contractual basis.

IIT Kanpur Research Associate-I Job Description

• The successful candidate would be the key person in driving the project along with the PI.
• The candidate should assist the PI running the laboratory and guiding the research of PhD students.

How to Apply for IIT Kanpur Research Associate-I

Applications are to be submitted by filling the Google Form given in the notice, on or before 20 November 2026. The form link is on the Important Links table below. The notice asks that applications not be sent to the email address of Dr. Vishal Agarwal, which is given only for further queries.

Documents named in the notice

• Copies of relevant certificates, required if the candidate is shortlisted.
• Original certificates, against which the copies are checked at the time of interview.

Selection and Interview

The selection committee approved by IIT Kanpur reserves the right to fix suitable criteria for shortlisting eligible candidates who satisfy the qualifications, experience and the recommendations. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, which will be held online. The date of the interview is not specified in the notice.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• For further details, applicants may contact Dr. Vishal Agarwal, Department of Chemical Engineering, at [email protected] or +91 512 259 6895.
• The department’s address is Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh-208016, India.

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