Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 at NIT Karnataka Surathkal – Civil Engineering

Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 at NIT Karnataka Surathkal – Civil Engineering

The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, invites applications for 02 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) positions under a research and development project funded by the National Jute Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

The project focuses on technology development and engineering performance evaluation of jute geocells for slope stabilization and pavement applications.

Position Overview

About the Research Project

Project Title: Technology Development and Engineering Performance Evaluation of Jute Geocells for Slope Stabilization and Pavement Applications

The project focuses on the development and engineering evaluation of jute-based geocells for applications in geotechnical engineering and construction technology.

The research will investigate the potential application of jute geocells in slope stabilization and pavement engineering.

The selected candidates will work under the supervision of Dr. Sreevalsa Kolathayar, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Karnataka, Surathkal.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• M.E./M.Tech. with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering or Construction Technology.

• B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering.

• Minimum 6.5/10 CGPA or 60% aggregate marks in both B.E./B.Tech. and M.E./M.Tech.

• The qualifications must be obtained through full-time programmes from a recognized technical institute or university.

Research Area

The position is associated with the following research domains:

• Geotechnical Engineering

• Construction Technology

• Slope Stabilization

• Pavement Engineering

• Jute Geocells

• Civil Engineering Materials

• Engineering Performance Evaluation

Salary and Remuneration

The advertised salary is consolidated. Separate allowances are not specified in the provided excerpt.

Appointment Duration

• Position: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

• Number of Vacancies: 02

• Maximum Duration: 3 Months

• Nature of Appointment: Research and development project position

Principal Investigator and Contact Details

Dr. Sreevalsa Kolathayar Associate Professor Department of Civil Engineering National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal, Mangalore – 575025, Karnataka, India

Email: sreevalsa@nitk.edu.in

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should refer to the complete official recruitment advertisement for the application procedure, required documents, and submission instructions.

The application submission method and deadline are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

For position-related queries, candidates may contact the Principal Investigator using the email address provided above.

Important Dates

Official Website

NIT Karnataka: https://www.nitk.ac.in/

Job Domain (for classification): Civil Engineering – Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Technology, Pavement Engineering and Geosynthetics Research.

Note: The advertisement heading states SRF, and the position table confirms two Senior Research Fellow vacancies. However, the introductory paragraph refers to Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This inconsistency should be verified against the complete official notification before publication.

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