IIT Roorkee Research Associate and Project Fellow Recruitment 2026 – 2 Vacancies at ICED

IIT Roorkee Research Associate and Project Fellow Recruitment 2026 – 2 Vacancies at ICED

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for Research Associate / Project Fellow positions at the International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED).

The recruitment is being conducted under the project “Development of International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED) (ICED-2043-MJS)”, sponsored by CWC, New Delhi. The selected candidates will contribute to research involving sediment monitoring, remote sensing, and seismic hazard assessment.

Position Overview

About the Research Project

The International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED) at IIT Roorkee is inviting applications for research positions under a project sponsored by the Central Water Commission (CWC), New Delhi.

The project focuses on developing research capabilities and technical approaches related to dam engineering, sediment monitoring, seismic hazard assessment, and remote sensing applications.

Selected candidates will contribute to research activities associated with dam safety and monitoring.

Available Positions

1. Research Associate

• Institution: IIT Roorkee

• Centre: International Centre of Excellence for Dams

• Project: Development of International Centre of Excellence for Dams

• Appointment Duration: One Year

• Salary: Refer to Annexure-I

• Selection: Walk-in Interview

2. Project Fellow

• Institution: IIT Roorkee

• Centre: International Centre of Excellence for Dams

• Project: Development of International Centre of Excellence for Dams

• Appointment Duration: One Year

• Salary: Refer to Annexure-I

• Selection: Walk-in Interview

Note: The advertisement specifies a combined total of two vacancies but does not provide the position-wise distribution.

Research Areas and Responsibilities

The selected candidates will work in the following areas:

1. Development of Innovative Sediment Samplers

• Development of innovative sediment samplers for bottom sub-profiling.

• Research and technical activities associated with sediment sampling.

2. Online Sediment Monitoring and Forecasting

• Online sediment monitoring.

• Sediment forecasting and associated research activities.

3. Seismic Hazard Mapping and Remote Sensing

• Seismic hazard mapping.

• Remote sensing techniques for seismic hazard assessment (SHA).

Essential Qualifications

The official advertisement refers applicants to Annexure-I for detailed eligibility criteria and qualifications.

The provided advertisement excerpt does not include Annexure-I. Therefore, the exact educational qualifications, experience requirements, and position-specific eligibility conditions cannot be confirmed from the supplied notice.

Candidates should consult the complete official advertisement before attending the interview.

Appointment Duration

• Duration: One Year

• Nature of Appointment: Project-Based Research Position

• Project Sponsor: CWC, New Delhi

Documents Required

Candidates must submit or produce the following documents:

1. Application on plain paper with a detailed CV, including a chronological record of degrees and certificates obtained.

2. Attested copies of degree certificates.

3. Attested copies of relevant experience certificates.

4. Original degree certificates and experience certificates for verification at the interview.

Candidates must bring their original documents when appearing for the interview.

Selection Process

The recruitment will be conducted through a walk-in interview.

• Candidates must verify their eligibility before appearing.

• Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates in cases of equal qualifications and experience.

• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

• Original educational and experience certificates must be produced for verification.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates may submit their applications to the office of the Principal Investigator through email, post, or at the time of the interview, as specified in the advertisement.

Principal Investigator: Prof. M. L. Sharma

Centre: International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED)

Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Application Procedure:

1. Prepare an application on plain paper with a detailed CV.

2. Attach attested copies of the required educational and experience certificates.

3. Submit the application through the permitted mode.

4. Attend the walk-in interview with original certificates for verification.

Note: The email address and postal submission details are not visible in the provided advertisement.

Important Dates

Official Website and Contact

Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Centre: International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED)

Principal Investigator: Prof. M. L. Sharma

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

Interview Venue: ICED, IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India

Candidates are advised to check the complete official recruitment advertisement, including Annexure-I, for position-specific eligibility and salary details.

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