Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at IIT Guwahati – Energy-Efficient Solvents & CO₂ Capture Research Project

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at IIT Guwahati – Energy-Efficient Solvents & CO₂ Capture Research Project

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under a research project in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

The selected candidate will contribute to research on energy-efficient solvents, microwave-assisted solvent recovery, and low-energy carbon dioxide capture technologies.

Project Title

“Development of Energy-Efficient Solvents (EES) and Vacuum-Assisted Microwave Process (VAMP) for Solvent Recovery: Laboratory and Bench-Scale Investigations for Low-Energy CO₂ Capture Using Absorption-Desorption Configurations”

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess:

• M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

• Valid GATE score

Desirable Qualification

No separate desirable qualification is specified in the provided advertisement.

Candidates with academic or research exposure relevant to chemical engineering, solvent systems, separation processes, microwave-assisted processes, or CO₂ capture may be aligned with the research project.

Experience Required

No specific minimum professional or research experience requirement is mentioned in the provided advertisement.

Project Area

The research project broadly focuses on:

• Chemical Engineering

• Carbon Capture

• CO₂ Absorption and Desorption

• Energy-Efficient Solvents

• Solvent Recovery

• Vacuum-Assisted Microwave Processing

• Separation Processes

• Low-Energy Carbon Capture Technologies

• Laboratory and Bench-Scale Process Development

Remuneration

The selected Junior Research Fellow will receive:

• Recommended Pay: INR 37,000 per month

• HRA: INR 7,400 per month

• Total Monthly Amount: INR 44,400

• Medical Allowance: Nil

Appointment Duration

The appointment will initially be for:

6 Months

The position is temporary and associated with the research project.

Age Limit

The age limit is not visible in the provided advertisement.

Candidates should refer to the complete official IIT Guwahati notification for applicable age requirements and relaxation provisions.

Nature of Appointment

• Junior Research Fellow (GATE)

• Research project position

• Temporary appointment

• Department of Chemical Engineering

• Initial tenure of 6 months

• Selection through online interview

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should submit their application according to the procedure prescribed in the complete IIT Guwahati project recruitment notification.

The exact application link, email address, and required documents are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Important Dates

The online interview link will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in the interview.

Job Domain: Engineering and Technology / Chemical Engineering / Carbon Capture / Separation Processes / Energy & Environmental Engineering

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