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1 Post Doctoral Fellow (Department Mechanical Engineering) vacancy at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT Palakkad)
Applications are invited by Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT Palakkad) for filling 1 contractual post of Post Doctoral Fellow (Department Mechanical Engineering) under a research project. Last Date for submission of applications is 15-02-2026.
| Post Name | Post Doctoral Fellow (Department Mechanical Engineering) |
| Project Name | Rotor Dynamics, Magnetic Bearings, and Journal Bearings |
| Project Description | This project focuses on making rotating machines, like the ones used in jet engines, run more smoothly and safely by studying how parts move at high speeds. By researching special magnetic and journal bearings that support these moving parts, the medical research into structural health aims to reduce shaking and wear in heavy machinery. This project is funded by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to ensure that the nation's mechanical systems are reliable and efficient. The goal is to provide a better treatment for our national defense technology by building machines that last longer and work better, helping the whole community enjoy a more stable and secure future. |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | Ph.D. from a reputed Indian institute in the area of Rotor Dynamics, preferably with a focus on Magnetic Bearings |
| Monthly Salary | Rs 67000 |
| Age Limit | - maximum 35 years
- Relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PWD and women applicants as per Government of India norms
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| Selection Process | Selection will be based on interviews conducted after preliminary shortlisting on the basis of academic qualifications. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Individuals are required to submit application documents via email by providing complete academic history in a single PDF. The resume and necessary certificates must be sent to sagmay76@gmail.com . The email subject line must clearly mention “Application for Post-Doctoral Fellow – IITPKD/2026/007/ME/MAT”. Candidates must ensure that the digital file is correctly prepared and clearly legible before submission. The duly completed application must reach on or before 15-02-2026. |
| Last Date to Apply | 15-02-2026 |
| Job Location | Palakkad (Kerala) |
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1 Program Manager (Gates Foundation) vacancy at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT Palakkad)
Applications are invited for appointment to 1 contractual post of Program Manager (Gates Foundation) at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT Palakkad) under a research project. The application process will remain open till 27-02-2026.
| Post Name | Program Manager (Gates Foundation) |
| Project Name | India Upstream Platform to Advance the Reinvented Toilet Technologies |
| Project Description | This project focuses on building a new kind of toilet that can treat waste safely without needing a connection to a sewer or using too much water. By creating these "reinvented" toilet technologies, the medical research into public health aims to stop the spread of germs and keep the environment clean in areas that lack traditional plumbing. This project is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to ensure that every community in India has access to safe and dignified sanitation. The goal is to provide a better treatment for our national health by testing these toilets in real-world settings, helping the whole community live a healthier and more stable life through better hygiene. |
| Duration | 18 months |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, allied fields, or Business Administration and Minimum 3 years experience |
| Monthly Salary | Rs 90000 |
| Age Limit | - maximum 35 years, relaxable up to 40 years.
- Additional relaxation of 5 years for women/transgender/EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PWD candidates.
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| Selection Process | Preliminary shortlisting will be done on the basis of academic qualifications, and selection will be finalized through interviews. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Application must be submitted by email by sending a detailed resume along with scanned copies of educational certificates from Class X onwards. Interested candidates should compile all documents into a single PDF file and send it to office_gscoe@iitpkd.ac.in . The email subject must clearly mention “Application for Program Manager, GSCOE-IITPKD”. The duly completed application must reach on or before 27-02-2026. The file name must follow the format “Your Name_Program Manager_2025-165-CE-PRG-GATES-SPCP”. |
| Last Date to Apply | 27-02-2026 |
| Job Location | Palakkad (Kerala) |
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1 Junior Research Fellow (Civil Engineering) vacancy at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT Palakkad)
Applications are invited by Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT Palakkad) for filling 1 contractual post of Junior Research Fellow (Civil Engineering) under a research project. Last Date for submission of applications is 01-03-2026.
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (Civil Engineering) |
| Project Name | Field Test Sections of Asphalt-Rubber Pavement Systems: Design, Construction, and Performance Monitoring |
| Project Description | This project aims to use advanced science to develop "next-generation" highway surfaces that are reinforced with recycled rubber particles. The research team is working hard to conduct a comprehensive study using advanced characterization techniques to build a scientific record of how these rubber-based roads behave over time. This project is funded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to support the development of next-generation tools for the nation's transportation program. Through this medical research into material behavior, the team hopes to provide a better treatment for road cracks and potholes by monitoring the field performance of innovative materials in real-world conditions. |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification |
- B.Tech in Civil Engineering with at least 70% marks.
- M.E./M.Tech in Transportation Engineering or equivalent.
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| Monthly Salary | Rs 37000 |
| Age Limit | - maximum 31 years
- Relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PWD and women applicants as per Government of India norms
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| Selection Process | Interviews will be conducted for candidates shortlisted initially on the basis of academic qualifications. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Candidates must submit their application by email in one consolidated PDF file to veena@iitpkd.ac.in . The submission should include a detailed resume and scanned copies of all certificates from Class X onwards. The email subject must be “Application for Junior Research Fellow – IITPKD/2025/047/CE/CVV”. The duly completed application must reach on or before 01-03-2026. |
| Last Date to Apply | 01-03-2026 |
| Job Location | Palakkad (Kerala) |
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