Indian Maritime University, a central university dedicated to maritime education, has announced a Junior Research Fellow position at its Kolkata Campus. There is a single vacancy under a Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways funded project on national waterway quality and corrosion insights for inland vessel maintenance. The fellow will work with the School of Marine Engineering and Technology on field sampling, corrosion analysis and simulation work, with the opportunity to register for a Ph.D. at IMU as per institute rules.
IMU JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
12 Nov
25 days left
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Last date 12 Nov 2026 · 25 days left
- Notification12 Oct
- Applications Opentill 12 Nov
About IMU JRF Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Maritime University
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Job Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (Years 1-2); Rs. 42,000/- + HRA (Year 3)
- Tenure
- Maximum 3 years or till completion of the project tenure, whichever is earlier; initial appointment for 6 months, extendable based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds
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. with First Class in Marine Engineering/Marine Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Production Engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognized university/institute with a strong academic record. AND B.E./B.Tech. with First Class in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Production Engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognized university/institute with a strong academic record.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | M.E./M.Tech. with First Class in Marine Engineering/Marine Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Production Engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognized university/institute with a strong academic record. AND B.E./B.Tech. with First Class in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Production Engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognized university/institute with a strong academic record. |
Age Limit
30 years for GEN/GEN-EWS, 33 years for OBC-NCL and 35 years for SC/ST/PwD as on 01-11-2026
Age Relaxation
3 years for OBC-NCL; 5 years for SC/ST/PwD
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications received are screened by the selection committee and only shortlisted candidates are called for the interview.
- 2Interview
Held in offline or online mode and intimated by email; no TA/DA is paid for attending an offline interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (Years 1-2); Rs. 42,000/- + HRA (Year 3)
How to Apply
- 1Download and complete the application form given at the end of the official notification
- 2Prepare a brief resume, curriculum vitae or bio-data
- 3Compile the completed application form, CV and scanned copies of all educational certificates into a single PDF file
- 4Submit the application through the official Google form link
- 5Email the single PDF file with all documents to [email protected]
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Completed application form
•Brief resume/curriculum vitae/bio-data
•Scanned copies of all educational certificates in a single PDF file
Important Details
- The JRF position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project tenure.
- The last date of 12 November 2026 is extendable if the desired applications are not received.
- Selected candidates are eligible to register for a Ph.D. degree at IMU as per institute rules and may apply when the IMU Ph.D. advertisement is open.
- Selected candidates are expected to join as early as possible on receipt of the offer.
- For queries on eligibility criteria, contact the Principal Investigator.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge in optimization techniques, AI & ML modelling, Image Processing, MATLAB, Simulation and corrosion analysis
- Research articles in peer reviewed journals indexed in Scopus/WoS
Job Responsibilities
- Field visits and collection of water samples from different national waterways and their analysis and corrosion influences on metals
- Modelling, simulation and prediction analysis with the collected data
- Procurement of equipment, conducting experiments related to the research project, interpreting the results and preparing reports as required for the successful execution of the project
Project Details
Project Title
Details: Study on National Waterway Quality and Tidal Influence on Corrosion Insights for Inland Vessel Maintenance: Toward Efficient Dry Docking and Maritime Vision 2047
Funding Agency
Details: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW)
Principal Investigator
Details: Dr Aditya Kolakoti, Associate Professor, School of Marine Engineering and Technology
Co-Principal Investigator
Details: Mr Chinmoy Sarkar
Campus
Details: Indian Maritime University, Kolkata Campus, P-19, Taratalla Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700088
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Study on National Waterway Quality and Tidal Influence on Corrosion Insights for Inland Vessel Maintenance: Toward Efficient Dry Docking and Maritime Vision 2047 |
| Funding Agency | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) |
| Principal Investigator | Dr Aditya Kolakoti, Associate Professor, School of Marine Engineering and Technology |
| Co-Principal Investigator | Mr Chinmoy Sarkar |
| Campus | Indian Maritime University, Kolkata Campus, P-19, Taratalla Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700088 |
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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