Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at NIT Rourkela – ANRF/SERB Sponsored Titanium Alloy Research Project

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at NIT Rourkela – ANRF/SERB Sponsored Titanium Alloy Research Project

Position Overview

Project Title

“Development of cost-effective, bioactive titanium alloys for orthopedic implants with low modulus, high strength, and tribocorrosion resistance: Integrating alloy design with duplex nanoscale surface engineering”

The project focuses on advanced titanium alloys for biomedical and orthopedic applications, combining alloy development, materials characterization, surface engineering, corrosion studies and mechanical evaluation.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should possess one of the following qualifications with a minimum of 65% marks or 7.0 CGPA in the preceding qualifying degree:

Engineering Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. (Engineering) in areas such as:

• Metallurgy

• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

• Ceramic Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Production Engineering

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Computer Science

Science Qualifications

M.Sc. in:

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Materials Science

GATE Requirement

• Candidates with B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. should possess a valid qualified GATE score.

• Candidates with M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. (Engineering) should have qualified GATE previously, as specified in the advertisement.

In the absence of a suitable GATE/NET-qualified candidate, applicants without GATE/NET may be considered for appointment as Project Associate-I, based on merit, interview performance, theoretical knowledge and project requirements.

For such appointment, the advertisement specifies a fellowship of INR 30,000 per month.

Desirable Qualifications / Experience

Prior knowledge or practical experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable:

• Alloy design and/or metal casting

• Materials characterization

• Mechanical behaviour and mechanical testing

• Surface modification of metallic materials

• Surface characterization

• Electrochemistry

• Corrosion

• Tribology

• Physical metallurgy of titanium alloys

Job Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct experiments related to titanium alloys for biomedical applications.

• Analyse processing–microstructure–property relationships.

• Prepare project reports and research manuscripts.

• Present research findings at conferences and workshops.

• Contribute to experimental and analytical activities associated with the sponsored project.

Fellowship

Years 1 & 2

INR 37,000 per month + HRA, if applicable

The advertisement also lists INR 42,000 per month + applicable HRA for the subsequent eligible period as per project/funding norms.

Appointment Duration

The advertised tenure of the position is:

02 Years and 08 Months

The engagement is temporary, contractual and co-terminus with the sponsored project.

PhD Opportunity

The advertisement states that the selected candidate may have scope to enrol in the Ph.D. programme in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, subject to fulfilment of all institute and departmental eligibility requirements.

Selection Process

An online interview is scheduled as follows:

Only candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility requirements will be considered for the selection process.

How to Apply

Candidates should:

• Complete and sign the prescribed application form.

• Attach scanned copies of supporting educational qualification and experience documents.

• Prepare the application and supporting documents as a single PDF file.

• Email the complete application to the Principal Investigator.

• Mention the Advertisement Number in the email subject line.

PI Email: acharyasrijan@nitrkl.ac.in
Alternate Email: srijanacharya@gmail.com

No hard copy is required to be sent to the institute, as stated in the advertisement.

Important Dates

Job Domain: Metallurgical & Materials Engineering / Biomedical Materials / Titanium Alloys / Surface Engineering / Corrosion & Tribology

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