Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at NITK Surathkal – Mechanical Engineering

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at NITK Surathkal – Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (NITK Surathkal) invites applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a research and development project sponsored by DST-SYST in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Position Overview

About the Project

The selected Junior Research Fellow will contribute to the DST-SYST sponsored research project titled “Design and Development of Hybrid-FRP Based Composites for Low-Cost and Sustainable Mobile Shelter Houses.”

The project is being undertaken in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NITK Surathkal.

Research Focus

The project focuses on the design and development of Hybrid-FRP based composite materials for developing affordable and sustainable mobile shelter houses.

The research broadly involves areas related to:

• Hybrid-FRP composites

• Composite materials

• Mechanical engineering

• Sustainable engineering

• Design and development of mobile shelter systems

Principal Investigator

Dr. Saurabh Chandraker
Assistant Professor (Grade-I)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
Mangalore – 575025

Phone: +91 9981640044
Email: schandraker@nitk.edu.in

Co-Principal Investigator

Dr. Ranjeet Kumar Sahu
Assistant Professor (Grade-I)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
Mangalore – 575025

Phone: +91 9182679250
Email: ranjeetsahu.j@nitk.edu.in

Eligibility & Qualification

The educational qualifications and eligibility requirements are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt. Candidates should refer to the complete Ref. No. NITK/ME/1578/2026 before applying.

Fellowship & Duration

The fellowship amount and appointment duration are not specified in the provided portion of the advertisement.

How to Apply

Candidates should follow the application procedure provided in the complete official advertisement issued by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NITK Surathkal.

For project-related queries, candidates may contact the Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator at the email addresses provided above.

Job Domain: Engineering and Technology – Mechanical Engineering / Composite Materials / Sustainable Engineering

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