IIT Gandhinagar Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Electrical Engineering

IIT Gandhinagar Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Electrical Engineering

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) invites applications for the temporary position of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in the Department of Electrical Engineering.

The selected candidate will work on an ISRO-sponsored research project titled “RS-FILRSC-2022-024: Numerical Simulation of III-V Semiconductor Thin Films Growth in MOCVD Process for Solar Cell Applications.”

The position offers a consolidated monthly remuneration of INR 53,340, along with HRA as per institute norms.

Application Deadline: 29 October 2026

Position Overview

About the Research Opportunity

The Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Gandhinagar is recruiting a Senior Research Fellow for a research project involving numerical simulation and modelling of semiconductor thin-film growth.

The project focuses on III-V semiconductor thin films grown through the Metal-Organic Chemical Vapour Deposition (MOCVD) process for solar cell applications.

The selected candidate will contribute to computational modelling and simulation using specialised software tools to study semiconductor growth processes.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• Postgraduate degree in Basic Science, or

• Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, or

• An equivalent professional qualification.

Candidates must also have qualified through one of the following national-level selection processes:

• National Eligibility Tests, including CSIR-UGC NET, with lectureship/Assistant Professorship eligibility included.

• GATE.

• National-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments or agencies and their institutions, including DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IITs, IISc, IISERs, etc.

Research Experience: A minimum of 2 years of research experience is required along with the above qualifications.

Academic Performance Requirement: The candidate must have secured a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in the qualifying graduation examination and 55% or equivalent grade at Class 12 level.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Prior experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) packages, such as Ansys Fluent.

• Understanding of chemical reaction kinetics.

• Strong scientific writing skills.

• Good presentation and research communication skills.

Research Responsibilities

The selected Senior Research Fellow will contribute to research and development activities under the ISRO-sponsored project.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Developing a multi-scale modelling framework for III-V semiconductor thin-film growth in the MOCVD process.

• Performing reactor-scale process modelling using Ansys Fluent.

• Conducting computational simulations related to semiconductor growth.

• Applying computational fluid dynamics and chemical reaction modelling techniques.

• Developing simulation models to support solar cell research.

The project involves using the Computational Fluid Dynamics framework ANSYS Fluent and the candidate will closely work with the research team at IIT Gandhinagar to validate the developed model.

Salary and Benefits

HRA will be provided according to the applicable institute norms.

Appointment Duration

• Initial Appointment: 12 Months

• Nature of Appointment: Temporary, project-based

• Funding Agency: ISRO

The appointment is associated with the sponsored research project.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications through the official IIT Gandhinagar online recruitment portal.

Application Process:

1. Visit the official recruitment portal.

2. Locate Advertisement No. SPON/63043/Advt0350.

3. Review the complete eligibility criteria and job description.

4. Complete the online application form.

5. Submit the application before the deadline.

Online Application Portal:

https://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/

Last Date to Apply: 29 October 2026

Important Dates

Official Recruitment Details

Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

Department: Electrical Engineering

Advertisement Number: SPON/63043/Advt0350

Principal Investigator: Prof. Tarun Kumar Agarwal

Official Website: https://iitgn.ac.in/

Apply Online: https://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/

Contact: Prof. Tarun Kumar Agarwal

Email: tagarwal@iitgn.ac.in

Applicants should refer to the official advertisement for complete recruitment instructions and applicable terms.

Job Domain

Primary Field: Engineering & Technology

Relevant Specialisations:

• Electrical Engineering

• Semiconductor Technology

• Materials Science and Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Computational Fluid Dynamics

• Numerical Simulation and Modelling

• Semiconductor Thin-Film Growth

• Solar Cell Technology

• MOCVD Process Modelling

Opportunity Category: Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)

Country: India

Eligible candidates with relevant qualifications, research experience, and expertise in computational modelling are encouraged to apply for the IIT Gandhinagar Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 before 29 October 2026.

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