Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Date: 30 April 2026

The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee invites applications from Indian nationals for project-based recruitment under a sponsored research project.

Position Overview

Project Details

• Project Title:
  Development of Al–Si (50 wt. %) alloy through additive manufacturing

• Sponsoring Agency: ISRO, Bengaluru

• Principal Investigator: Dr. Gautam Agarwal

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

• B.Tech / M.Tech in:

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Production Engineering

  • Metallurgy / Materials Science

  • Ceramic Engineering / Polymer Engineering

  • Related allied disciplines

OR

• M.Sc. in:

  • Materials Science / Physics / Chemistry
    (with Mathematics at UG level)

• Must have a valid GATE score

Salary / Emoluments

• INR 37,000 per month (as per ISRO norms)

Duration

• 6 Months or till completion of the project

Job Responsibilities

• Work on:

  • Additive manufacturing of Al–Si alloy

  • Defect-free printing using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)

  • Thermomechanical modelling using FEM tools

• Use software/tools:

  • ABAQUS / ANSYS / COMSOL

• Perform:

  • Material characterization (SEM, XRD, Micro-CT, Optical Microscopy)

Application Process

Candidates should submit:

• Updated CV (with academic details)

• Experience certificates (if any)

• Attested copies of degree certificates

• Valid GATE scorecard

Documents can be:

• Sent via email

• Submitted by post

• Brought at the time of interview

Important Dates

• Interview Date: 14 May 2026 (Thursday)

• Time: 11:00 AM

• Mode: Walk-in Interview

Interview Venue

• Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

• IIT Roorkee

Important Notes

• Only eligible candidates should appear for interview

• Bring original documents for verification

• Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates (as per norms)

• No TA/DA will be provided

Why Apply?

• Work on advanced additive manufacturing research

• Opportunity to collaborate on an ISRO-sponsored project

• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge simulation tools

Official Information

For detailed notification, visit the
official IIT Roorkee website.