Junior Research Fellow Position in Archaeology – IIT Gandhinagar, India

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Position in Archaeology – Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT), Gujarat, India

About the Position

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the Archaeological Sciences Centre. This role is part of a project exploring human adaptation in the Great Rann of Kachchh (GRK) through short- and long-term climatic transitions. The work aligns with the department’s interdisciplinary vision of integrating archaeology with geological sciences to reconstruct human-environment interactions from prehistoric periods to the Harappan age. The position offers a unique opportunity for field exploration, data synthesis, and publication within a high-impact academic environment.

Position/Job Details

Position: Junior Research Fellow
Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Department: Archaeological Sciences Centre
Research Field: Archaeology
Location: Gandhinagar, India
Number of Posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary Research Fellow
Start Date (Anticipated): May 2025
Working Hours: 40 hours/week
Salary Range: ₹31,000 per month (based on qualifications and experience)
Required Degree/Diploma: MA

Research Area

Human-environment interaction in the Rann of Kachchh
Settlement archaeology and cultural adaptation
Climate and landscape evolution
Geoarchaeology
Harappan studies
Digital documentation and illustration

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

M.A./M.Sc. in Archaeology / Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology with minimum 60% from graduation onwards
Minimum 55% in Class 10 and 12
GATE/UGC-NET or equivalent national exam qualification
Proficiency in English communication and report writing
Basic skills in illustration and presentation software

Preferred Qualifications:

Fieldwork experience in archaeological research
Knowledge of Harappan archaeology and prehistoric settlements
Experience in interdisciplinary research environments

Key Responsibilities

Collect and analyze archaeological and settlement data
Assist in discovering and interpreting both reported and new archaeological sites
Collaborate with geologists to study human-climate relationships
Prepare scientific illustrations, reports, and publications
Work as part of an interdisciplinary research team
Contribute to the project’s academic outputs and dissemination