📢 IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026 – Project Post-Doctoral Fellow in GHES

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, has announced recruitment for Project Post-Doctoral Fellows under the Centre of Excellence on Innovative and Integrated Ecosystem for Green Hydrogen. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to India’s green hydrogen mission by developing advanced energy management strategies and validating energy storage technologies integrated with GH systems.

📊 Position Details

  • Post: Project Post-Doctoral Fellow
  • No. of Positions: 02
  • Duration: 1 year or till project completion (renewable annually based on performance & funding)
  • Salary: ₹60,000 – ₹85,000 per month (consolidated, commensurate with experience & skills)
  • Last Date to Apply: 25 September 2026

🎓 Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering/Energy/Power Systems with excellent academic record (≥7.0 CGPA or 70%).
  • Hands-on experience with MATLAB and/or Python programming.
  • Practical experience with digital simulator/controller.

🌟 Desirable Skills

  • Experience in electrical energy system simulation modeling and experimental validation.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proven track record of publications in reputed international journals.

⚙️ Nature of Work

The selected candidates will work on developing optimal energy management strategies and applying advanced energy storage technologies in green hydrogen integrated systems. Responsibilities include setting up test systems, conducting experimental studies, and validating energy management strategies for GH applications.

📅 Application Process

  • Interested candidates should email their CV to coe.ecogen.iitk@gmail.com.
  • Subject line must read: “Project Post-Doctoral Fellow for Energy Systems Integration for GH Application”.
  • Include details of experience in energy systems.
  • Applications must be submitted before 25 September 2026.

📍 Contact Information

Prof. Prabodh Bajpai
Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur

✅ Final Takeaway

The IIT Kanpur Project Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 offers an exciting opportunity for highly qualified researchers to contribute to India’s green hydrogen ecosystem. With a strong focus on energy systems integration and experimental validation, this role is ideal for candidates aiming to make a significant impact in sustainable energy innovation. Apply before 25 September 2026 to be considered.

Issued by IIT Kanpur – Advertisement No. P.Rect./R&D/2026/176 dated 07 September 2026.