Postdoctoral Fellowship at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India

About Position/Job

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship under the mentorship of Prof. Arup Kumar Das. The selected candidate will contribute to a cutting-edge project focused on the development of a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) framework for boiling and Departure from Nucleate Boiling (DNB) prediction. This position offers a strong academic and research environment to conduct innovative and impactful work aligned with the departmental research goals.

Position/Job Details

Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow
Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Department: Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Location: Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India
Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral Fellowship
Number of Posts: 1
Start Date (Anticipated): May 2025
Working Hours: Full-time
Salary Range: ₹80,000 per month (consolidated)
Contingency Grant: ₹50,000 per annum

Discipline/Department Focus

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Boiling heat transfer
Multiphase flow modelling
Phase change dynamics

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related allied disciplines.
Proven research experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Strong academic publication record.
Candidates who have submitted their thesis may apply, but proof of Ph.D. award must be presented at the time of the interview.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in modelling multiphase flow with or without phase change.
Hands-on experience with CFD tools like ANSYS, COMSOL, OpenFOAM, Basilisk, etc.
Understanding of phase change heat transfer phenomena.

Key Responsibilities

Develop CFD-based models to simulate boiling and DNB.
Conduct advanced numerical research in multiphase heat transfer.
Collaborate within the department to contribute toward ongoing thermal engineering research.
Prepare reports and publications in high-impact journals.

Application Process

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit a single PDF file with the following documents:

Cover letter mentioning the Advertisement number and post title
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
List of publications (with key relevant works highlighted)
Research statement (past and future plans in relation to the advertised role)
Three reference letters

Email the application to: arup. das@me. i i tr. ac. i n, arupdas B0(@ gmai l. com
Mention the Advt. No. and date clearly in the application.