IIT Gandhinagar Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

IIT Gandhinagar is hiring 1 Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemical Engineering. If you have a PhD in Chemical Engineering and are under 33 years old, you can apply online. The position pays Rs. 72,000 per month and is for an initial period of 1 year (extendable). The last date to apply is 19 May 2026.

IIT Gandhinagar Postdoctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) has invited applications for the post of Postdoctoral Fellow under Dr. Pratyush Dayal in the Chemical Engineering department. The role is part of the project "Applications of Machine Learning in Engineering (AMLE) - Manpower support". Selection is by online application screening followed by a telephonic interview — there is no written exam. Fresh PhDs in Chemical Engineering with strong academic records are encouraged to apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a PhD or equivalent degree with a background in Chemical Engineering.
• Academic Record: You should have a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade from Graduation onwards and at least 55% in 10th and 12th.
• Recognised Institute: All qualifications must be from an Indian University or Institute recognised by AICTE or the appropriate statutory authority.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 33 years (as on the last date of application submission)
• No age relaxation has been mentioned in the notification

Salary

• Consolidated monthly pay: Rs. 72,000 per month
• House Rent Allowance: Not applicable
• Duration of appointment: 1 year (extendable for a second year based on performance review)

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The selection happens in two stages:

1. Application Shortlisting: Online applications will be screened based on academic qualifications and quality of relevant experience.
2. Telephonic Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a telephonic interview with the selection committee.

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview call. Only better-qualified applicants will be shortlisted.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Gandhinagar recruitment portal at recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff.
2. Register with a valid email ID (this email must stay active for at least one year).
3. Fill in your personal, academic, and experience details in the online form.
4. Upload supporting documents and your detailed CV.
5. Submit the application before 19 May 2026.

Important: Incomplete applications will be rejected. No interim correspondence will be entertained.

Important Dates

• Posting Date: 5 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (telephonic)

• Develop computational models to investigate phase behaviour and mechanical deformation in polymer blends under external stimuli
• Integrate machine learning approaches to speed up simulations and build predictive models for structure-property relationships
• Simulate coupled phase separation and mechanical response using data-driven and neural network frameworks
• Apply interdisciplinary expertise in polymer science, solid mechanics, and machine learning to design research strategies
• Model light-driven polymerisation kinetics and deformation in soft materials
• Contribute to code development, optimisation, and documentation for scalable computational workflows
• Guide research direction in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and project team