JRF Recruitment IIT Hyderabad 2026

Job Summary

| Particular | Details | | Organization | IIT Hyderabad | | Department | Civil Engineering | | Position | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | | Number of Posts | 1 | | Project Funding | Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) | | Project Title | Fate and transport of nanoatrazine in soil and its implication on soil-plant interaction: Laboratory and field investigations | | Job Location | IIT Hyderabad, Telangana | | Application Mode | | | Last Date | 16 July 2026 |

Salary

- Years 1 & 2: ₹37,000 per month + HRA - Year 3: ₹42,000 per month + HRA Project Duration - Initial appointment for 3 months - Extendable up to 3 years - Renewal every three months based on satisfactory performance and project funding.

PhD Opportunity

Outstanding candidates may be considered for PhD admission at IIT Hyderabad under the same project, subject to institute rules and research performance.

Job Responsibilities

The JRF will be responsible for: - Conducting laboratory column experiments - Performing lysimeter experiments - Data collection, analysis, and interpretation - Developing mathematical models for nanoatrazine transport in soil - Modeling and simulation studies - Preparing technical reports - Writing research papers for reputed journals - Preparing conference presentations - Assisting in laboratory management and project documentation

Essential Qualification

Applicants must possess: - Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or allied disciplines - First Class B.E./B.Tech - Master’s Degree in Hydraulics, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Earth Sciences, Agriculture, or allied disciplines - First Class M.E./M.Tech

Desired Skills

Preference will be given to candidates having: - Strong mathematical skills - Excellent analytical ability - Programming experience - Knowledge of flow and transport through porous media - Experience in mathematical modeling - Simulation of environmental processes - Scientific writing skills

Age Limit

Maximum age: 30 Years

Documents Required

Applicants should email the following documents: - Latest CV with recent photograph - Degree certificates - Mark sheets or academic transcripts - Proof of Date of Birth - Statement of Purpose (SOP) - Contact details of two academic or professional referees

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should email all required documents to: Email: seetha@ce.iith.ac.in Email Subject: JRF DST

Selection Process

The selection process includes: - Shortlisting based on academic merit and project requirements. - Online interview for shortlisted candidates. - Final selection based on interview performance.

About the Research Project

The project focuses on understanding the environmental behavior of nanoatrazine, particularly its movement through soil and its interaction with soil and plants. The study combines laboratory experiments, lysimeter studies, and mathematical modeling to improve understanding of contaminant transport in porous media. The outcomes are expected to contribute to sustainable agricultural practices and environmental risk assessment.

Contact Information

Dr. Seetha N. Associate Professor Department of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) Kandi, Sangareddy – 502284 Telangana, India Email: seetha@ce.iith.ac.in

Why Apply?

- Opportunity to work at IIT Hyderabad, one of India’s premier institutes. - ANRF-funded cutting-edge research project. - Competitive monthly fellowship with HRA. - Opportunity to publish research papers. - Hands-on experience in laboratory and field research. - Strong possibility of pursuing a PhD under the same project. - Exposure to mathematical modeling, environmental engineering, and soil-water research.