IIT Roorkee Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

IIT Roorkee Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released an advertisement for the position of Post-Doctoral Fellow. This recruitment is for a specific project within the Department of Civil Engineering. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics and relevant research experience are invited to apply.

The selected candidate will work on a project titled "Engineering Behavior of a Foundation Placed on Orthogonally Staggered Jointed Rock Mass Laterally Supported by an Excavation Wall." Interested and eligible applicants must submit their applications by email before August 30, 2026.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

IIT Roorkee is recruiting for one Post-Doctoral Fellow position for the specified research project. The official notification mentions "the position" (singular), indicating a single vacancy.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications and expertise requirements to be eligible for this Post-Doctoral Fellow position:

• Educational Qualification: The candidate must have completed a Ph.D. in the area of Rock Mechanics.
• Research Publications: The candidate must have published at least two journal articles in a Q1 journal (as per Clarivate) as the first author. These publications must be from their Ph.D. research.
• Expertise: The candidate should have expertise in Discrete Element Method (DEM) and physical modeling of jointed rock mass.

Age Limit

The official notification does not specify an age limit for this Post-Doctoral Fellow position.

Application Fee

The official notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.

Salary and Duration

The selected Post-Doctoral Fellow will receive a consolidated fellowship and contingency amount as follows:

• Fellowship: Rs. 80,000 (+ HRA) per month.
• Contingency: Rs. 50,000 per year.
• Duration: The fellowship will be for a period of two years. Either party (the fellow or IIT Roorkee) can terminate the fellowship by giving one month's notice.

Key Responsibilities

The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be responsible for the following tasks related to the project:

• Conducting DEM-based numerical modeling to study the behavior of foundations on orthogonally staggered jointed rock masses and laterally supported excavation walls.
• Designing and carrying out physical model experiments to assess load transfer, deformation, failure mechanisms, and interaction between rock, foundation, and excavation wall.
• Analyzing and correlating the results from both numerical and experimental studies.
• Disseminating research findings through high-quality journal publications and technical reports.

Selection Process

The official notification does not specify the exact selection process (e.g., interview dates, exam details). Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for any updates or contact the department if further clarification is needed.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply by email. Follow these steps to submit your application:

1. Read the official notification carefully to ensure you meet all eligibility criteria.
2. Prepare the required documents:
   • A covering letter.
   • A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
   • Ph.D. degree certificate (Provisional or final).
   • A list of your publications, including their DOI (Digital Object Identifier).
3. Combine all these documents into a single PDF file.
4. Send the single PDF file by email to the address mentioned in the official notification. (The email address is not explicitly provided in the text, but the instruction states "by e-mail to:"). Candidates must check the full PDF for the correct email address.
5. Ensure your application reaches before the last date, August 30, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Important Links

• Official Website → Click Here
• Notification PDF → Click Here