IIT BHU Research Associate-I (RA-I) Mechanical Engineering 2025-26

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Organization: Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Position: Research Associate-I
Number of Posts: 1
Duration: 8 months

Applications are invited for one Research Associate-I position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT (BHU) Varanasi for an 8-month project on oxy-steam catalytic gasification sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation. You must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent with three years of research/teaching experience and at least one SCI-published paper. The critical requirement: submit a single PDF file containing your application form, all degree certificates, and the front page of your SCI publication via email before the deadline.

Important Dates

Application deadlineOn or before 21 days from notification date
InterviewBy email intimation to shortlisted candidates
Expected joiningImmediately after selection

Fellowship and Benefits

Monthly fellowshipRs. 58,000 plus 20% HRA
Travel allowanceNo TA/DA for interview

Age Limit

Upper age limit35 years (relaxable as per Government of India norms)

Eligibility

QualificationDetailsNotes
EssentialPh.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or allied branch with project-related expertise; OR three years research/teaching experience after ME/M.Tech with at least one SCI journal publicationCandidates who have submitted Ph.D. thesis with consistently good academic records are also eligible
DesirableExpertise in gasification, chemical kinetics, heat transfer, IC engine; knowledge of FLUENT, CFD, ASPEN PLUS, RSM, and simulation codingPreferred but not mandatory

How to Apply

  1. Download the application form (Annexure-I) from the official notification
  2. Fill the form completely with all personal, academic, and project details
  3. Prepare a single PDF file containing the filled form, all degree certificates, and front page of your SCI publication
  4. Write the email subject line as: Application for the post of RA-I (mandatory)
  5. Send the PDF to [email protected] before the deadline
  6. Shortlisted candidates will receive interview intimation via email
  7. Attend the interview physically at Mechanical Engineering Department, IIT (BHU) Varanasi with original degrees, certificates, and experience certificates

Selection Process

ShortlistingBased on eligibility, academic record, and relevant experience
InterviewOnly shortlisted candidates will be called; physical presence required at IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Document verificationOriginal certificates and self-attested copies must be presented at interview

Project Details

Project titleDevelopment of oxy-steam catalytic gasification system for Hydrogen enriched producer gas by Kitchen waste
Project numberR&D/IIT(BHU) Varanasi SERB/Mech/25-26/666
Principal InvestigatorDr. Jeewan Vachan Tirkey
Funding agencyAnusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India

Contact Information

PI phone+91-9648126644
PI email[email protected]
Reference numberIIT (BHU)/ME/JVT/ANRF/25-26/02

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organisation is conducting this?
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, Department of Mechanical Engineering
What are the important dates?
Application deadline: On or before 21 days from notification date. Interview: By email intimation to shortlisted candidates. Expected joining: Immediately after selection.
What is the age limit?
Upper age limit: 35 years (relaxable as per Government of India norms).
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting: Based on eligibility, academic record, and relevant experience. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called; physical presence required at IIT (BHU) Varanasi. Document verification: Original certificates and self-attested copies must be presented at interview.

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