IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026: JRF Opening

IIT Roorkee Recruitment 2026: JRF Opening in Chemical Engineering Department

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is inviting applications from Indian nationals for a temporary project position as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF).

The selected candidate will work under the guidance of Prof. Prasenjit Mondal (Principal Investigator) on a cutting-edge sustainability project sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ARG Grant).

Bonus Opportunity: The selected candidate may get an opportunity for Ph.D. admission at IIT Roorkee.

Project & Position Overview

• Project Title: Green Recovery of Lithium from brine solution and waste lithium-ion battery using functionalized biochar and thermochemical processing

• Position Available: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) — 1 Post

• Duration: 36 Months (3 years)

• Job Description: To perform several experiments focusing on lithium recovery from brine solutions and spent lithium-ion batteries.

Salary Structure & Eligibility

Monthly Emoluments:

• First Two Years: INR. 37,000 / month

• Third Year: INR. 42,000 / month

Educational Qualifications:

• Degree: B.Tech / M.Tech / M.E. in Chemical Engineering and Allied Branches of Engineering.

• Mandatory Requirement: Must have a valid GATE / NET qualification.

Interview Schedule

• Date of Interview: June 16, 2026 (Tuesday)

• Time: 10:00 AM

• Venue: Committee Room, Chemical Engineering Department, IIT Roorkee

Important Conditions

• Reservation Preference: Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.

• Document Verification: Candidates must bring along their original degree(s), certificate(s), and experience certificate(s) at the time of the interview.

• Travel Allowance: No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

How to Apply

Desiring candidates should ensure their eligibility and submit their applications to the office of the Principal Investigator through email, by post, or produce it directly at the time of the interview.

Required Application Documents:

1. Application on plain paper accompanied by a detailed CV (including chronological discipline of degrees/certificates obtained).

2. Details of experience including research, industrial field work, or others.

3. Attested copies of degrees, certificates, and experience documents.

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Contact Details:

• Principal Investigator: Prof. Prasenjit Mondal

• Email for Submission: prasenjit.mondal@ch.iitr.ac.in

• Phone: +91 1332285181

• Advertisement Reference: SRIC/06 (Dated: 21/05/2026)