IIT Goa Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

IIT Goa has released a notification for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the School of Mechanical Sciences. Candidates with M.E/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or allied branches can apply online. Last date to apply is 20 April 2026. You will get a salary of Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA and other benefits.

Indian Institute of Technology Goa (IIT Goa) Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Technology Goa (IIT Goa) has released notification No. IITGoa/DoRD/012/REC/2026 for 1 Junior Research Fellow post in the School of Mechanical Sciences. The JRF will work on a BRNS (Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences) sponsored project titled "Development of coupled fluid-particle dynamics code for application in continuous air monitoring." The project is funded by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India and will be carried out in collaboration with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). This is a research-focused role ideal for M.Tech graduates with interest in CFD and aerosol science.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• M.E/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other allied branches
• Exceptional candidates with B.E/B.Tech from the same branches may also be considered
• Qualified GATE score in the relevant stream is mandatory (B.E/B.Tech candidates must have a valid GATE Scorecard)

Desirable Qualification

• Experience in CFD, OpenFOAM, Aerosol Modeling
• Basic understanding of coupled CFD modelling

Salary

• Selected candidate will get a salary of Rs. 37,000 per month
• HRA: As per funding agency (BRNS/DAE) norms
• Leave and medical benefits as per IIT Goa institute norms

Nature of Work

• The work is predominantly numerical in nature
• You will develop a CFD framework to perform numerical investigation for the transport of aerosol particles in a workplace environment
• Experiments may be designed toward the later stage of the project
• The project will be carried out in collaboration with a research group at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)

Duration of Appointment

The appointment is for 6 months, with a possible extension for another 6 months (total up to 1 year).

Selection Process

1. Screening of Applications: The selection committee may shortlist candidates based on academic performance, desirable qualifications, or other benchmarks
2. Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be called for the selection round (interview/presentation)

Note: No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the selection process.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official IIT Goa project positions page at iitgoa.ac.in/project-position/
2. Find the JRF advertisement (Advt. No. IITGOA/DoRD/012/REC/2026)
3. Click on the Google Form link to open the application form
4. Fill in all your details, qualifications, and GATE score
5. Upload required documents
6. Submit the form before the deadline

For queries, email res-staff-rect@iitgoa.ac.in with subject line mentioning project number "2022/EMR/TT/046". You can also contact PI: Dr. Thaseem Thajudeen (thaseem@iitgoa.ac.in) or Co-PI: Dr. Rudra Narayan Roy (rudra@iitgoa.ac.in).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 20 April 2026, 5:00 PM

• Develop a CFD framework for numerical investigation of aerosol particle transport
• Perform simulations using OpenFOAM or similar computational tools
• Analyze numerical results and prepare research reports
• Collaborate with the research group at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
• Design experiments toward the later stage of the project
• Assist the PI and Co-PI in project deliverables and documentation
• Present findings at project review meetings and conferences