The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, a premier technical institute in Uttarakhand, has announced recruitment for one Post-Doctoral Fellow position in its Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering. The fellow will work on a research project on the development of an immersed boundary method for granular flows in OpenFOAM under the mentorship of Prof. Ankit Bansal, taking part in research activities and mentoring students.
IIT Roorkee Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 2026MIED/PDF/2141
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
28 Oct
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Last date 28 Oct 2026 · 10 days left
- Notification12 Oct
- Applications Opentill 28 Oct
About IIT Roorkee Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- Advertisement No.
- MIED/PDF/2141
- Post Name
- Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF)
- Job Location
- Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Full-time, two years
Vacancy Breakdown
Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF)
The candidate must have completed a Ph.D. thesis in Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering with a research focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The candidate must possess expertise in gas dynamics, reactive flows, C++ programming, and OpenFOAM-based CFD simulations. The candidate must have published 2-3 research papers as the first author in SCI-indexed journals, based on their Ph.D. research in compressible flows.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) | The candidate must have completed a Ph.D. thesis in Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering with a research focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The candidate must possess expertise in gas dynamics, reactive flows, C++ programming, and OpenFOAM-based CFD simulations. The candidate must have published 2-3 research papers as the first author in SCI-indexed journals, based on their Ph.D. research in compressible flows. |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on eligibility and suitability for the position.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed about the interview and final selection is made on overall assessment.
Salary Structure
Rs. 80,000 per month plus HRA as applicable in both the 1st and 2nd year, plus a contingency of Rs. 50,000 per year
How to Apply
- 1Open the official Google Form linked in the notification
- 2Fill in your academic details, including Ph.D. information
- 3Submit the Google Form on or before 28 October 2026
Important Details
- The candidate is expected to join the department as soon as the offer letter is released.
- Post-Doctoral Fellow positions are purely temporary.
- Applications received after 28 October 2026 will not be considered, and submission of the Google Form does not guarantee selection; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Academic Responsibilities
- Mentoring UG/PG students
- Participating in research discussions
- Other activities as deemed fit by the mentor (Prof. Ankit Bansal)
Facilities and Leave
Post-doctoral Fellows are registered as students and may avail facilities of the library, computer center and hospital facilities. They are entitled to 2.5 days of leave per completed calendar month, with no carry forward beyond a calendar year.
Project Details
Project Title
Details: Development of an Immersed Boundary Method (IBM) for Granular Flows in OpenFOAM
Mentor
Details: Prof. Ankit Bansal, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee
Department
Details: Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Development of an Immersed Boundary Method (IBM) for Granular Flows in OpenFOAM |
| Mentor | Prof. Ankit Bansal, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee |
| Department | Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the mentor for the Post-Doctoral Fellow position?
Prof. Ankit Bansal of the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee.
Does submitting the Google Form guarantee selection?
No. Submission of the form does not guarantee selection, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
What is the project the selected fellow will work on?
Development of an Immersed Boundary Method (IBM) for Granular Flows in OpenFOAM.
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