Junior Research Fellow

This role is ideal for recent post-graduates (M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc.) or B.Tech./B.E. degree holders in specialized engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace, Chemical, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, etc.) or Polymer/Material Science with strong academic records (minimum 60% marks/6.5 CGPA). Candidates with a mandatory valid GATE/NET score are highly preferred, though those without it may be considered for Project Associate roles. An interest in research on 'Low-cost Prosthetics Design and Fabrication using Advanced Textile and Composites Technology' is crucial, along with desirable skills in programming (C/C++, Python, MATLAB) and Finite Element software (ABAQUS, Ansys).

Candidates seeking permanent government employment should not apply, as this is a project-based contractual position. Individuals without the specified engineering or science degrees, or those unable to meet the minimum academic performance criteria, will find this role unsuitable. Those unwilling to work on a temporary, research-oriented project, or without a strong aptitude for numerical modelling and mechanical testing of composite materials, should also reconsider.

Working as a Junior Research Fellow at an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) offers significant prestige and excellent exposure to high-level academic research. This contractual position provides valuable hands-on experience in a cutting-edge field (prosthetics design and advanced composite technology) under the 'National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)'. It serves as a strong foundation for future research endeavors, higher studies (e.g., PhD), or R&D roles in academia or industry, enhancing one's profile within the scientific community.