IIT Madras Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

IIT Madras is hiring 1 Senior Research Fellow for its Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. If you have an engineering degree with a Master's in Metallurgical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering plus 2 years of research experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 31 August 2026. Salary is Rs. 42,000 per month plus HRA, and the post is on a contract basis initially for 4 months.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR), IIT Madras has released Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.161/2026 for a Senior Research Fellow position in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, coordinated by Prof. Sabita Sarkar. The project focuses on CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), multiphase flow, and chemical reactions. This is a good opportunity for engineering postgraduates with research experience and a valid GATE score who want to work at one of India's top technical institutes.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: UG degree in Engineering (Chemical / Mechanical / Metallurgy) and a Master's degree in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience: At least 2 years of research experience.
• Other Requirements: A valid GATE score is mandatory, along with proficiency in CFD, multiphase flow, and chemical reactions.
• Preferred Skills: Hands-on experience with FLUENT or COMSOL software is preferred.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get Rs. 42,000 per month as fellowship stipend.
• You will also get HRA and other allowances as applicable under IIT Madras project fellowship norms.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Madras ICSR careers portal at icandsr.iitm.ac.in.
2. Find the listing for Senior Research Fellow - Advt.161/2026 under current openings.
3. Read the official notification PDF for the exact application format and required documents.
4. Submit your application online before 31 August 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 17 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 17 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 31 August 2026

• Carry out CFD simulations for multiphase flow and chemical reaction systems
• Support ongoing sponsored research projects in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering department
• Use FLUENT or COMSOL software to model and analyze research data
• Prepare technical reports and documentation of research findings
• Collaborate with the project coordinator and research team on project deliverables
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and interpretation of experimental results