NIT Karnataka Recruitment 2026: Project Assistant Position in PEM Fuel Cell Stack Development

NIT Karnataka Recruitment 2026: Project Assistant Position in PEM Fuel Cell Stack Development

The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal has invited applications for the position of Project Assistant in the Electrochemical Energy System Design Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering. The position is under an industry-sponsored project by Petronet LNG Ltd. focused on PEM fuel cell stack design, testing, and MEA development.

Position Details

Project Description

The selected candidate will work on polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEFCs), including:

• Polymer electrolyte membrane design

• MEA fabrication

• Fuel cell stack design

• Fuel cell testing

• Electrolysis and fuel cell research activities

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess B.Tech./B.E. in any of the following disciplines with minimum 60% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Metallurgical Engineering

• Material Science

• Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

• Chemical Engineering

• Related disciplines

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, Electrochemistry or equivalent
  OR

• M.Tech./M.E./M.S. in relevant engineering disciplines

Prior experience in fuel cell/electrolysis research and MEA fabrication is highly desirable.

Important Date

Last Date to Apply: 16 June 2026

Eligible candidates with interest in PEM fuel cells, electrochemical energy systems, hydrogen technologies, and MEA fabrication are encouraged to apply.