Swadesh Kumar Pratihar

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela), India, invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) cum Ph.D. position in the field of Biofluid Mechanics. This opportunity is funded by the ANRF-PAIR (Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research) program under the project "Consortium of Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture, Health, Energy and Environment." The research will focus on advanced topics in biofluid mechanics, with potential applications in biomedical engineering, computational mechanics, artificial intelligence, and related interdisciplinary areas. Supervision: The position is supervised by Dr. Kishore Singh Patel (Assistant Professor), with Prof. Swadesh Kumar Pratihar and Prof. Himanshu Bhushan Sahu as PI and Co-PI, all from NIT Rourkela. Eligibility: Applicants must hold an M.Sc., M.Tech., or M.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields with at least 65% marks or 7.0 CGPA, or a B.Tech. first class with a valid GATE score. The age limit is generally 28 years, with relaxations for reserved categories as per government norms. Candidates should submit a filled application form with all supporting documents as a single PDF file. Funding: The position offers a monthly stipend of INR 37,000 for the first two years and INR 42,000 for the third year, with no HRA applicable. The appointment is temporary and co-terminus with the project duration (up to 5 years). Application Process: Interested candidates must send their application and documents to [email protected], mentioning the Advertisement No. in the subject line. The last date to apply is December 8, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a walk-in (offline) interview on December 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Mechanical Engineering Department, NIT Rourkela. Additional Opportunity: Selected candidates may register for the Ph.D. program at NIT Rourkela, subject to fulfilling institute eligibility criteria. Keywords: Biofluid Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Artificial Intelligence, JRF, PhD, ANRF-PAIR, Sustainable Agriculture, Health, Energy, Environment.

National Institute of Technology Rourkela is inviting applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in the Transportation Engineering Section, Department of Civil Engineering . The project is titled “Field Test Sections of Asphalt-Rubber Pavement Systems, Design, Construction, and Performance Monitoring” and is sponsored by NHAI . This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates interested in Civil Engineering , Transportation Engineering , Pavement Engineering , asphalt-rubber materials , field testing, construction, and performance monitoring. The post is described as a JRF leading to PhD , making it suitable for applicants aiming to build a research career in academia or industry. Funding: The fellowship offers a stipend of ₹37,000/month + HRA for the first and second year, and ₹42,000/month + HRA thereafter. The duration is 3 years or project closure, whichever is earlier . Eligibility highlights: Applicants should have a B.Tech in Civil Engineering with at least 7.0 CGPA or 65% , and/or an M.Tech in Transportation Engineering with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60% . The notice also asks candidates to check the official advertisement for essential qualifications and details. A GATE scorecard is required if applicable. Application process: Prepare a single PDF containing the completed application form, certificates and mark sheets from 10th onward, caste certificate, GATE scorecard if applicable, and experience certificates if any. Email the application to [email protected] with the subject line “Application for JRF” . Deadline: The application deadline has been extended to 21 June 2026 , and the interview is scheduled for 25 June 2026 in offline mode.