IIT Indore Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) invites applications from interested and motivated candidates for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under a DRDE-DRDO funded research project in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science.

Summary

IIT Indore is recruiting one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for a 30-month DRDE-DRDO sponsored research project titled “MXene-based degradation of life-threatening chemicals and toxic industrial gases.” The position offers a monthly fellowship with HRA and an opportunity to register for a Ph.D. program at IIT Indore.

Designation

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Research Area

Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science (MXene-based materials, heterostructures, and detoxification of toxic gases/chemicals)

Location

IIT Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore – 453552, Madhya Pradesh, India (Note: May require travel to RRCAT Indore and DRDE Gwalior for research studies).

Eligibility / Qualification

• Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry / Physics / Materials Science / Nanoscience OR M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering / Nanotechnology or equivalent discipline with 1st division (as defined by the awarding Institute/University).
• Desirable / Preference: Candidates who have qualified GATE, NET-LS, or NET-PhD will be preferred.
• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years.

Job Description

• Synthesis and development of MXenes and their heterostructures with MOF and Metal Oxides for the degradation and detoxification of life-threatening chemical and toxic industrial gases.
• Prototype fabric development and detoxification studies.
• Advanced materials characterisation techniques including FESEM, XRD, XPS, XAS, TEM/HRTEM, BET, ICP-OES, RAMAN, etc.
• Travel to RRCAT Indore for synchrotron studies at Indus beamlines and to DRDE Gwalior for detoxification studies as required.
• Selected candidates will be encouraged to register for the Ph.D. program at IIT Indore as per institute norms.

Fellowship Details

Remuneration: ₹37,000/- per month + 16% HRA (As per Institute/Govt. Rules).

Duration: 30 months (co-terminus with the project or performance-based).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV along with relevant qualification degree certificates, mark sheets, GATE/NET qualifying certificates, and Date of Birth proof certificate in a single PDF file through one of the following modes:

• Online via Google Form: Submit Application Form
• OR Email the documents with the subject line “Application for JRF under DRDE-DRDO funded project” to Prof. Rupesh Devan at rupesh@iiti.ac.in.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and called for an online interview. No TA/DA will be paid.

Last Date for Apply

15th November 2026

Apply Link

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