Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with essential hands-on expertise in Digital Image Correlation (DIC) — 2D and 3D. Desirable research background includes continuous internal reinforcement of concrete, fracture testing, and inverse analysis in cementitious composites and 3D printed concrete assemblies.
Contractual / RegularSep. 15, 2026
IIT Hyderabad Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Postdoctoral Research Fellow Post
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Sep. 15, 2026Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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Vacancies
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Pay Scale
Rs. 67,000/- per month + 27% HRA
Age Limit
Maximum 35 Years
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Sep 16, 2026
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Sep 16, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
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Application Window16 – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidate's upper age limit must not exceed 35 years as on the application deadline (25 September 2026).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Applicants will be screened and shortlisted based on their academic credentials, Ph.D. research accomplishments, and demonstrated proficiency in 2D/3D Digital Image Correlation. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited via email for an online interview before the selection committee headed by the Principal Investigator (Prof. K.V.L. Subramaniam).
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
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| Evaluation Component | Max Marks / Weightage |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. Research Quality & Academic Record | 30 Marks |
| 2D & 3D Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Technical Expertise | 30 Marks |
| Concrete Fracture Mechanics & 3D Printing Domain Experience | 20 Marks |
| Online Interview & Research Vision Presentation | 20 Marks |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
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Postdoctoral fellows in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Hyderabad operate in a high-tech experimental research environment. The structural and materials engineering laboratories are equipped with robotic 3D concrete printers, high-resolution multi-camera DIC optical measurement setups, servo-hydraulic testing systems, and advanced inverse analysis software. The selected fellow will lead experimental protocol design, fabrication of field-scale reinforced 3D printed assemblies, and full-field strain analysis, contributing directly to high-impact Q1 journal publications in structural concrete and digital construction.
Posting & Transfer Policy
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The position is a 1-year time-bound contractual project appointment under the project 'Mechanical Characterization of Large-scale 3D Printed Assemblies', with potential for extension subject to project milestones and performance. Work is based full-time at the IIT Hyderabad campus in Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana.
Career & Promotion Ladder
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As a project-funded postdoctoral fellowship, there is no direct promotion into regular institutional faculty. However, leading experimental efforts and authoring high-impact research papers under renowned faculty at an Institute of National Importance significantly strengthens candidacy for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions at IITs, NITs, and premier international research universities.
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- Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with verified competence in 2D and 3D Digital Image Correlation (DIC); general applications without DIC background will not be shortlisted.
- The upper age limit is strictly 35 years as on the application deadline.
- Online application is exclusively through the designated Google Form link by 25 September 2026; email submissions will not be processed.
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Unreserved / Project Post1
Total Vacancies01
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated monthly fellowship of Rs. 67,000/- plus 27% House Rent Allowance (HRA) if on-campus accommodation is not provided. Appointment is for Research Associate 2 level on a 1-year project tenure.
Fellowship of Rs. 67,000/- per month plus 27% HRA (if applicable) under sponsored research project.
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Application Procedure
- Access the official application Google Form: Submit Application Form.
- Fill in personal particulars, contact details, Ph.D. institution, and thesis specialization.
- Upload your updated curriculum vitae detailing research publications, experimental DIC experience, concrete testing background, and academic references.
- Submit the form online on or before 25 September 2026. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
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No application fee is payable.
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Application Screening & Shortlisting
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Online Interview
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Document Verification
Online / OfflineQualifying Only
Applicants will be screened and shortlisted based on their academic credentials, Ph.D. research accomplishments, and demonstrated proficiency in 2D/3D Digital Image Correlation. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited via email for an online interview before the selection committee headed by the Principal Investigator (Prof. K.V.L. Subramaniam).
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Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with essential expertise in 2D and 3D Digital Image Correlation (DIC). Desirable experience includes continuous internal reinforcement of concrete, fracture testing, and inverse analysis.
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