Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at IIT Jammu – NTTM Sponsored Advanced Textiles & Composites Project

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at IIT Jammu – NTTM Sponsored Advanced Textiles & Composites Project

Position Overview

Project Title

“Low-cost Prosthetics Design and Fabrication using Advanced Textile and Composites Technology”

The selected Junior Research Fellow will work on a National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)-sanctioned research project focused on the development of low-cost prosthetics using advanced textiles, composite materials, engineering modelling, and mechanical testing.

Area of Specialization

Candidates from the following or related engineering disciplines may be relevant for the position:

• Electronics Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Materials Engineering

• Applied Mechanics

• Aerospace Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Related disciplines

Job Profile

The selected candidate should be able to undertake research activities including:

• Numerical modelling of composite materials

• Mechanical testing of composite materials

• Analysis of advanced textile and composite structures

• Research related to prosthetic design and fabrication

• Experimental and computational work associated with the project

Research Focus

The project broadly involves:

• Advanced Textile Technology

• Composite Materials

• Low-Cost Prosthetics

• Numerical Modelling

• Mechanical Characterization

• Materials Testing

• Prosthetic Design and Fabrication

• Applied Engineering Research

Salary / Fellowship

The selected Junior Research Fellow will receive:

INR 31,000 per month + 16% HRA, as applicable.

Appointment Duration

The initial appointment will be for:

3 Months

The position may be extended depending on:

• Candidate performance

• Project requirements

• Completion date of the sponsored project

The advertisement states that a possible extension may be up to 1 year.

Funding Agency

The project is sanctioned by the:

National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)

Eligibility

Detailed educational qualifications, GATE/NET requirements, age criteria, experience requirements, and other eligibility conditions are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official IIT Jammu notification before applying.

How to Apply

The application procedure, application link/email, required documents, selection process, and last date for submission are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Applicants should refer to the complete notification issued by IIT Jammu.

Institute Address

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
Jagti, NH-44, P.O. Nagrota
Jammu, J&K – 181221

Job Domain: Engineering and Technology / Mechanical Engineering / Materials Engineering / Composite Materials / Advanced Textiles / Prosthetic Engineering

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