IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I – ESSAR Oil and Gas Funded Project

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I – ESSAR Oil and Gas Funded Project

The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad invites applications from eligible candidates for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I under an ESSAR Oil and Gas Ltd-sponsored research project in the Department of Petroleum Engineering.

The selected candidate will work on a research project focusing on injection fluids, coal bed methane (CBM) reservoir performance, and enhanced gas recovery.

The position offers a monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 for eligible JRF candidates or ₹30,000 for Project Associate-I candidates, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions.

Position Overview

About the Research Project

The project titled “The Study of the Impact of Injection Fluids on the Performance of a Producing Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Reservoir in the Raniganj East Block” is sponsored by ESSAR Oil and Gas Ltd.

The research focuses on understanding the impact of injection fluids on coal bed methane reservoir performance, particularly in relation to enhanced recovery.

Project Objectives

The selected candidate will contribute to:

1. Characterization of CBM reservoir rocks and fluids.

2. Screening and evaluation of injection chemicals for enhancing recovery.

The project provides an opportunity to gain research experience in petroleum engineering, reservoir characterization, and enhanced recovery techniques.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates applying for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I position must possess:

• A postgraduate degree in Basic Science; or

• A graduate or postgraduate degree in a Professional Course.

Candidates must also satisfy the applicable eligibility conditions described below.

Eligibility for JRF

Candidates must qualify through one of the following routes:

1. Selection through national eligibility tests such as CSIR-UGC NET, including lectureship (Assistant Professorship), or GATE.

2. Selection through national-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments and their agencies or institutions, including DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IITs, IISc, IISERs, NISER, and other institutions listed in the advertisement.

Fellowship / Monthly Remuneration

Junior Research Fellow: The ₹37,000 fellowship applies to candidates meeting the prescribed national-level examination or selection requirements.

Project Associate-I: Candidates who do not fall under the specified JRF eligibility category may be considered for ₹30,000 per month.

The visible advertisement excerpt does not specify additional allowances.

Duration of Appointment

The project tenure is 13 months or until completion of the project, whichever applies under the project conditions.

The appointment is associated with the sponsored research project.

Job Responsibilities

As outlined in the recruitment notification, the selected candidate will primarily undertake:

• Characterization of coal bed methane reservoir rocks.

• Characterization and assessment of reservoir fluids.

• Screening of injection chemicals for enhanced recovery.

The research activities are associated with the performance of a producing CBM reservoir in the Raniganj East Block.

Principal Investigator and Contact Details

Prof. Archana
Assistant Professor
Department of Petroleum Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad – 826004, Jharkhand

Email: archana.alkaran@iitism.ac.in

Mobile: 9471191527

How to Apply

Interested candidates should refer to the complete official recruitment notice issued by the Office of the Dean (Research & Development), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

The provided advertisement excerpt does not display the application submission procedure, required documents, or last date. Candidates should verify these details from the complete notice before submitting their applications.

Official Website: https://www.iitism.ac.in/

Important Dates

Job Domain

Primary Domain: Petroleum Engineering / Energy Research

Related Research Fields:

• Coal Bed Methane (CBM)

• Reservoir Engineering

• Enhanced Gas Recovery

• Petroleum Reservoir Characterization

• Injection Fluids and Chemical Screening

• Energy and Hydrocarbon Research

Job Category: Junior Research Fellow / Project Associate-I / Sponsored Research Project

Organization: Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad

Project Sponsor: ESSAR Oil and Gas Ltd

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