Junior Research Fellow

This role is ideal for fresh M.Tech./M.E./M.S. or M.Sc. postgraduates with first-class degrees in Environmental, Chemical, Metallurgical, Materials, Mining, Civil Engineering, or allied disciplines, especially those with a valid NET/GATE qualification. Candidates should possess strong analytical and teamwork skills, a keen interest in research related to rare earth element recovery from coal fly ash, and a potential desire to pursue a PhD at IIT Hyderabad.

Individuals seeking permanent government employment should not apply, as this is a purely time-bound contract position. Applicants who do not meet the specified first-class degree and master's level qualifications (or M.Sc. with NET/GATE) will not be considered. Those uninterested in specialized laboratory-based research and academic project documentation will find this role unsuitable.

Working as a Junior Research Fellow at an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) offers significant institutional prestige and a strong foundation for a career in research and academia. While the role is contractual, it provides valuable experience in a nationally and internationally significant research project, with the potential pathway to PhD enrollment, enhancing long-term growth opportunities in research or advanced engineering fields.