📢 IIT Kanpur Vacancy 2026 for Project Post-Doctoral Fellow in Advanced Steel Development Full Details

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, has announced recruitment for a Project Post-Doctoral Fellow under the R&D project titled “Accelerated Development of Next Generation High Strength High Performance Steel”. This is a contractual position offering an excellent opportunity for candidates with expertise in materials and metallurgical sciences.

📊 Position Details

  • Post: Project Post-Doctoral Fellow
  • No. of Positions: 01
  • Salary: ₹60,000 – ₹85,200 per month + 20% HRA
  • Duration: Initially one year, extendable based on performance or till project completion

🎓 Essential Qualification

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related branch.

🌟 Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Experience in induction furnace experiments and casting processes.
  • Strong foundation in transport phenomena (fluid flow, heat and mass transfer).
  • Basic understanding of thermodynamics of materials and kinetics of processes.

⚙️ Nature of Work

  • Conduct laboratory-scale induction furnace melting experiments independently.
  • Collect and analyze temperature profile data during experiments.
  • Characterize samples using microscopic techniques.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by project investigators.

📅 Application Process

  • Last Date to Apply: 17 September 2026
  • Applications must be submitted via email to kalpanas@iitk.ac.in.
  • Email should include a cover letter and a single PDF containing CV, educational qualifications, and relevant experiences.
  • Applicants must mention the advertisement number P.Rect./R&D/2026/180 in their email.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (no TA/DA provided).

📍 Contact Information

Prof. Amarendra K. Singh
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Kanpur
Email: amarendra@iitk.ac.in
Phone: 0512-259-6810 / 6711

✅ Final Takeaway

The IIT Kanpur Project Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 offers a unique opportunity for Ph.D. holders in materials and engineering disciplines to contribute to cutting-edge steel development research. Interested candidates should apply before 17 September 2026 to be considered for this prestigious position.

Issued by IIT Kanpur – Advertisement No. P.Rect./R&D/2026/180 dated 07 September 2026.