The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad), Sangareddy, Telangana, has released a recruitment notification inviting applications for the post of Research Associate (Post-Doctoral) under a DRDO-sponsored research project. Eligible PhD candidates from Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering with experience in fuel cracking, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, and chemical kinetics can apply online before the last date of 30th June 2026. The selected candidate will work onsite at IIT Hyderabad from July 2026 to January 2027.
Date Posted: 23rd June 2026
Institution Name: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad)
Institution Profile: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) is a premier institute of science and technology established in 2008. IITH has been consistently ranked in the top 10 institutes in India for Engineering according to NIRF. IITH offers undergraduate programs in classical engineering disciplines, applied sciences, design, and interdisciplinary areas. The very foundation of IIT Hyderabad is based on research and innovation. IITH encourages and supports innovation and entrepreneurship at every stage. IITH enjoys a very special relationship with Japanese universities and industries that goes beyond academic and research collaborations.
Name of the Project: The Experimental Investigation and Numerical Modelling of Heat Absorption Efficacy of Additive Enhanced Endothermic Rocket Fuels
Funding Agency: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Name of the Post: Research Associate – RA-I (Post-Doctoral)
Duration of the Project: July 2026 – January 2027
Essential Qualification: PhD from the department of Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering with experience in experimental investigation of fuel reactors, fuel cracking, Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry, and chemical kinetics.
Emoluments per Month: ₹58,000 per month + 27% HRA (if applicable)
Apply Mode: Online
Last Date to Apply: 30th June 2026
Institution Website: https://www.iith.ac.in
How to Apply: Eligible PhD candidates interested in the Research Associate (Post-Doctoral) position at IIT Hyderabad should apply online by filling the official application form linked in the notification. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria related to experimental investigation of fuel reactors, fuel cracking, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, and chemical kinetics before submitting the form. The joining date is no later than 15th July 2026, and the position requires the candidate to be onsite at IIT Hyderabad, Sangareddy, Telangana.
Application Form Link: https://forms.gle/KxMfcUdhRbw41KhD8
Institution Address:
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad,
Kandi – 502 284, Sangareddy, Telangana, India.
Reference Official Notification : DRDO Research Associate Post-Doctoral IIT Hyderabad 2026
General Instructions to the Applicant: Interested Candidates should apply by filling the form linked at https://forms.gle/KxMfcUdhRbw41KhD8. The joining date is no later than 15th July 2026 (onsite at IITH). For queries, contact Dr. Sayak Banerjee, Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, IIT Hyderabad at [email protected].
Eligible and interested candidates who meet the required qualifications in fuel cracking, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, and chemical kinetics are encouraged to apply for this Research Associate (Post-Doctoral) opportunity at IIT Hyderabad before the deadline of 30th June 2026 and contribute to cutting-edge DRDO-funded aerospace fuel research.
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