IIT Mandi Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026

IIT Mandi is hiring 1 Research Associate-I for a CPRI-funded research project at the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (SMME), Kamand campus, Himachal Pradesh. If you have a Ph.D in Thermal and Fluids specialization or a related area, you can apply online via Google Form. The last date to apply is 25 April 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Salary is Rs. 58,000/- per month (consolidated). The initial appointment is for 2 years or the end of the project, whichever comes first.

IIT Mandi Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) has released a notification for 1 Research Associate-I post under the project "Augmentation of natural circulations-based flow boiling heat transfer using internally structured vertical tubes", funded by the Central Power Research Institute (CPRI). The project is led by Dr. Parmod Kumar (PI) and Dr. Sarthak Nag (Co-PI) at the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. The project runs for 24 months, ending on 17 March 2028. This is a great opportunity for PhD researchers in thermal-fluid sciences to work on cutting-edge heat transfer research at a premier IIT.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Ph.D in Thermal and Fluids Specialization or related areas from a recognised university or institute.
• Nationality: Indian nationals only.
• Research Background: Experience in thermal-fluid sciences, heat transfer, or closely related experimental/computational research is preferred.

Age Limit

• Age limit is not specified in the notification.
• SC/ST Relaxation: Relaxation of marks may be granted to SC/ST candidates as per Government of India norms.
• Retired/superannuated government employees, if selected, will have their salary fixed as per prevailing GoI rules.

Salary

• Selected candidate will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 58,000/- per month.
• This is a project-based consolidated pay — no separate allowances are mentioned in the notification.
• The appointment is temporary, and renewal is subject to satisfactory performance.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Selection Process

Selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Application Screening: IIT Mandi may fix higher criteria to shortlist candidates from among those who meet the advertised qualifications.
2. Interview (Offline or Online): Shortlisted candidates will be informed individually or via the IIT Mandi website about the interview date and format.

There is no written exam — selection is based on CV screening and interview.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your complete CV including personal details, academic qualifications, research experience, publications, and details of two referees (name, affiliation, mobile number, email).
2. Include all educational qualification details with percentage/division and work experience details.
3. Convert your complete CV and documents to a single PDF file.
4. Submit the PDF using the Google Form at forms.gle/G59P2Ya9EAo3VRtUA.
5. Submit before 25 April 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
6. For any eligibility queries, email: parmod@iitmandi.ac.in

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 8 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 25 April 2026 (by 5:00 p.m.)
• Project End Date: 17 March 2028
• Interview Date: To be announced (shortlisted candidates will be informed individually or via website)

• Conduct experimental and/or computational research on natural circulation-based flow boiling heat transfer in internally structured vertical tubes
• Design and set up experimental rigs or numerical models as needed for the CPRI-funded project
• Collect, analyse, and interpret thermal-fluid data to meet project milestones
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, and project deliverables for the funding agency
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator (Dr. Parmod Kumar) and Co-PI (Dr. Sarthak Nag) on research planning and execution
• Contribute to writing and submitting research papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safe experimental practices