Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, a premier technical institute in Jharkhand, has invited applications for one Junior Research Fellow post under a sponsored project. The position falls under the TexMiN Foundation project on an AI-empowered multiscale framework for sustainable rare-earth element recovery from secondary resources, led by the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. It is a contractual research role involving machine learning, computational modelling and experimental work, and may be converted into a regular institute JRF as per rules.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Recruitment 2026 - Junior Research Fellow Post
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026SRDP 1320 G
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1
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04 Oct
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About IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad
- Advertisement No.
- SRDP 1320 G
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Job Location
- Dhanbad, Jharkhand
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- GATE / CSIR-UGC NET qualification
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (as applicable) per month
- Tenure
- Eighteen months, or until the completion of the project, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
M.E/M.Tech/M.S/Integrated M.Tech or B.E/B.Tech. in Metallurgical/Chemical/Mineral/Environmental/Computer Science or its related discipline OR M.Sc or M.Sc.Tech in Chemistry/Environmental Science or equivalent degree. The candidates must have qualified GATE/CSIR-UGC NET examination.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | M.E/M.Tech/M.S/Integrated M.Tech or B.E/B.Tech. in Metallurgical/Chemical/Mineral/Environmental/Computer Science or its related discipline OR M.Sc or M.Sc.Tech in Chemistry/Environmental Science or equivalent degree. The candidates must have qualified GATE/CSIR-UGC NET examination. |
Age Limit
As per the norms of the Govt. of India
Age Relaxation
As per the norms of the Government of India
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on merit and as per the requirements of the project; possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed on the date of the interview; no TA/DA is paid to attend.
Salary Structure
Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (as applicable) per month
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a single PDF containing your CV, GATE/NET score card, self-attested copies of all mark sheets and certificates from class 10th, and proof of work experience if any.
- 2Write "Application for the position of JRF under TEXMiN Project SRDP 1320 G" in the subject line of the email.
- 3Email the single PDF to [email protected] by 4th October 2026.
- 4Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•CV
•GATE/NET score card
•Self-attested copies of all mark sheets and certificates from class 10th
•Proof of work experience (if any)
Important Details
- The position may be converted into a regular JRF of the institute at any point, subject to IIT(ISM) rules.
- No TA/DA is paid to attend the interview and candidates must make their own arrangements for stay at Dhanbad.
- Mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee an invitation to the interview.
Project Details
Title of the project: AI-Empowered Multiscale Framework for Sustainable Rare-Earth Element Recovery from Secondary Resources. Principal Investigator: Dr. Madhulika Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. Sanction No and Date: PSF-IH-4Y-TD-134, 25th May 2026. The work involves data collection and curation, machine learning model development, DFT and molecular dynamics simulations, experimental validation and multiscale modelling of extraction mechanisms.
Desirable Qualification
Experience in machine learning, data analytics, and programming (Python, MATLAB) in the relevant field.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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