Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (Department of Chemical Engineering) – Official Job Notification for Postdoctoral Fellowship (I-PDF)
Organization Details
- Organization Name: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (Department of Chemical Engineering)
- City: Roorkee
- State: Uttarakhand
- Country: India
- Postal Code: 247667
- Street Address: Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Designation Details
- Designation: Postdoctoral Fellowship (I-PDF)
- Employment Type: Temporary / Contractual (Postdoctoral Fellowship)
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- Advertisement No.: ChED/PDF/1481
- Date of Issue: 17 October 2025
Important Dates
- Last Date for Application Submission: 10 November 2025
Project and Mentor Details
| Mentor Name | Prof. Deepak Kumar Ojha |
|---|---|
| Department | Chemical Engineering |
| Project Title | Design and Demonstration of Electrochemical Molten Salt-Based Process for Green Ammonia Synthesis |
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or Material Science, or other relevant discipline from a premier institute.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Completed Ph.D. thesis in Chemical Engineering.
- Experience in design and engineering processes.
- Experience in operation of electrochemical cells and characterization systems.
- Strong understanding of mass/energy balances and chemical reaction engineering.
Fellowship and Salary Details
| Monthly Fellowship (Base Salary) | ₹ 80,000 per month (Consolidated, No HRA or additional allowances) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 Months |
| Expected Joining | Immediately after the issue of offer letter |
Application Process
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications through email. The following documents must be included as a single PDF file:
- Cover letter
- Detailed CV including the list of all publications and experience
Email ID for Application Submission: dojha@ch.iitr.ac.in
Subject Line: “Application for post of I-PDF”
Subject Line: “Application for post of I-PDF”
Contact and Correspondence
For any queries or information related to the Postdoctoral Fellowship, candidates may contact the following:
- Name: Dr. Deepak Kumar Ojha
- Designation: Associate Professor
- Department: Department of Chemical Engineering
- Institute: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- Address: Roorkee – 247667, Uttarakhand, India
- Email: dojha@ch.iitr.ac.in
- Phone (Office): 01332-284945
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of candidates based on eligibility, research experience, and suitability for the project.
- Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interaction or interview as decided by the department.
Age Limit
- Not mentioned in the official advertisement.
Reservation Details
- Reservation details are not specified in the notification. The fellowship follows IIT Roorkee norms where applicable.
Application Fees
- No application fee is required for this fellowship position.
Additional Information
- All Postdoctoral Fellows (PDFs) will be registered as IIT Roorkee students.
- They will be eligible for various institute facilities such as accommodation, hospital, medical insurance scheme, computer centre, library, and sports amenities.
- Candidates are expected to have strong background knowledge in battery and fuel cell research with relevant experimental skills.
Official Links
- Official Website: https://www.iitr.ac.in
- Official Notification PDF: https://iitr.ac.in/Careers/static/Post_Doctoral_Fellowship/CH/2025/adv18102025.pdf
