Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 – IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

About the Opportunity

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under a sponsored research project supported by the TexMiN Foundation.

The selected candidate will work on the development of an AI-enabled multiscale framework for sustainable recovery of rare-earth elements (REEs) from secondary resources such as mine tailings, fly ash, industrial residues, and electronic waste.

The position may be converted into a regular JRF position of the Institute at any stage, subject to IIT (ISM) rules.

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess any of the following:

• M.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. / Integrated M.Tech. or B.E. / B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

OR

• M.Sc. / M.Sc. Tech. in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or an equivalent discipline.

• Candidates must have qualified GATE / CSIR-UGC NET examination.

Desirable Qualification

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Machine learning
• Data analytics
• Programming using Python and/or MATLAB
• Relevant computational or modelling work

Project Area

The research work will involve:

• Development of AI and machine-learning models for rare-earth element recovery
• Data collection and curation
• Density Functional Theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics simulations
• Experimental validation for resource characterisation
• Process optimisation
• Multiscale modelling of extraction mechanisms
• Improving REE recovery efficiency from secondary resources
• Waste valorisation and circular-economy-oriented technological development

Remuneration

Fellowship: INR 37,000 per month + HRA, as applicable.

Appointment Duration

The appointment will initially be for 18 months or until completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

The position may be converted into a regular JRF position of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad at any point, subject to Institute rules.

Age Limit

Age and relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India norms.

Nature of Appointment

• Project-based Junior Research Fellow position
• Sponsored project under TexMiN Foundation
• Temporary/project appointment
• One vacancy

How to Apply

Interested candidates should prepare one single PDF file containing:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• GATE/NET score card
• Self-attested copies of mark sheets and certificates from Class 10 onwards
• Proof of work experience, if applicable

The complete application should be emailed to:

Dr. Madhulika Gupta
Principal Investigator
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Email: madhulikagupta@iitism.ac.in

Candidates should mention the following in the application/email:

“Application for the position of JRF under TEXMIN Project SRDP 1320 G”

Application Deadline: 4 October 2026

Job Domain: Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering / Mineral Engineering / Environmental Science / Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning / Rare-Earth Element Recovery

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