IIT Gandhinagar Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar), Research & Development Office is recruiting for 1 temporary Post-Doctoral Fellow vacancy. The engagement is for a tenure of 09 months or until 31 July 2027, whichever is earlier, with a pay of Rs. 72,000 to Rs. 84,000 per month depending on the candidate’s qualification and experience. Applicants must possess a PhD in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, or a closely related field, along with a minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th. Eligible candidates can apply online through the recruitment link on or before 20 October 2026.

IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow at a Glance

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification: PhD in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, or a closely related field. Candidates who have submitted their doctoral thesis may apply, subject to Institute rules. The percentage or grade points with respect to academic qualification must be a minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.

Applicants must also have demonstrated research experience in at least two of the following areas:

• Application of hydrological modeling
• Remote Sensing, GIS, and Surveying for Natural Disasters
• Flood inundation mapping
• Mathematical or hydrological modelling of water systems

Additional essential requirements include experience with numerical modelling and scientific programming, evidence of research ability through peer-reviewed publications or comparable scholarly outputs, and strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Desirable Qualification:

• Hands-on experience with hydrological and hydrodynamic models for flood and drought-related applications.
• Develop data-driven hydrological forecasting models, process satellite and sensor observations, and link regional climate projections to water management systems.
• Analyze geospatial, hydrometeorological, remote-sensing, and infrastructure datasets for Indian regions.
• Publish in high-quality journals, contribute to project deliverables, and collaborate with students and research partners.
• Build AI-driven digital twin platforms by integrating machine learning emulators with supercomputing infrastructure.

Pay and Tenure

The consolidated monthly remuneration ranges from ₹ 72,000/- to ₹ 84,000/- per month, depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate. The duration of the appointment is 09 months or until 31.07.2027, whichever is earlier.

How to Apply for IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow

Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official application portal by 20 October 2026.

Selection and Interview

Merely meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will not guarantee shortlisting or appointment. A higher cutoff level may be used, and the Institute reserves all rights not to call an applicant for a selection test or not to fill up the position without assigning any reason.

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