Chandan Guria

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad is inviting applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under an ANRF-sponsored project in coal beneficiation and clean energy. The project is titled “Model-Guided Deep Beneficiation of High-Ash Indian Coal below 15% Ash via Dense Medium Separation with Pre-Treatment of Near-Density Materials.” The selected researcher will work on pre-treatment of near-density material (NDM)-rich high-ash coal, coal characterization, mineral liberation studies, washability analysis, and optimization of Dense Medium Cyclone (DMC) systems for deep coal cleaning. Eligible applicants should have a B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Fuel & Mineral Engineering, or an M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry. A minimum of 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks is required, and GATE/NET qualification is mandatory. Candidates with practical experience or prior knowledge in coal characterization, mineral liberation, washability analysis, or coal beneficiation will be preferred. The fellowship is ₹37,000 per month for the first two years and ₹42,000 per month in the third year. Institute accommodation is available as per rules. The post also mentions that the selected candidate may register for a Ph.D. at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, subject to institute regulations. Application deadline: 25 June 2026, 11:00 PM. Shortlisted candidates are expected to attend an offline interview on 30 June 2026. To apply, send a single PDF application by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Application for JRF position in ANRF Project.”