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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 deadline | On or before 21 days from notification date |
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| Interview | By email intimation to shortlisted candidates |
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| Expected joining | Immediately after selection |
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Fellowship and Benefits
| Monthly fellowship | Rs. 58,000 plus 20% HRA |
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| Travel allowance | No TA/DA for interview |
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Age Limit
| Upper age limit | 35 years (relaxable as per Government of India norms) |
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Eligibility
| Qualification | Details | Notes |
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| Essential | Ph.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 publication | Candidates who have submitted Ph.D. thesis with consistently good academic records are also eligible |
| Desirable | Expertise in gasification, chemical kinetics, heat transfer, IC engine; knowledge of FLUENT, CFD, ASPEN PLUS, RSM, and simulation coding | Preferred but not mandatory |
How to Apply
- Download the application form (Annexure-I) from the official notification
- Fill the form completely with all personal, academic, and project details
- Prepare a single PDF file containing the filled form, all degree certificates, and front page of your SCI publication
- Write the email subject line as: Application for the post of RA-I (mandatory)
- Send the PDF to [email protected] before the deadline
- Shortlisted candidates will receive interview intimation via email
- Attend the interview physically at Mechanical Engineering Department, IIT (BHU) Varanasi with original degrees, certificates, and experience certificates
Selection Process
| Shortlisting | Based on eligibility, academic record, and relevant experience |
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| Interview | Only shortlisted candidates will be called; physical presence required at IIT (BHU) Varanasi |
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| Document verification | Original certificates and self-attested copies must be presented at interview |
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Project Details
| Project title | Development of oxy-steam catalytic gasification system for Hydrogen enriched producer gas by Kitchen waste |
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| Project number | R&D/IIT(BHU) Varanasi SERB/Mech/25-26/666 |
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| Principal Investigator | Dr. Jeewan Vachan Tirkey |
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| Funding agency | Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India |
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Contact Information
| PI phone | +91-9648126644 |
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| PI email | [email protected] |
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| Reference number | IIT (BHU)/ME/JVT/ANRF/25-26/02 |
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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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