IIT Guwahati Research Associate I Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Research and Development Section, has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Research Associate-1. This is an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates with a Ph.D. in relevant engineering or allied disciplines to contribute to a significant research project.

Overview

The project, titled "Design and development of robotic additive manufacturing system for sustainable construction", is being undertaken at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Guwahati. The recruitment is for one Research Associate-1 position.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or allied disciplines.
• Hands-on experience in additive manufacturing, materials processing, product design, mechanical characterization, CAD/CAM, or experimental research related to advanced manufacturing.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Candidates with hands-on experience in developing, processing, or characterizing cement-based composites, polymer/composite materials, or additive manufacturing feedstocks using robotic or automated manufacturing setups will be preferred.

Salary and Benefits

Selection Process

Selection will be based solely on the performance of the candidate in the online interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email. No separate call letter will be sent.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply online by visiting the Recruitment Portal of the Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati. Applicants must carefully follow the instructions and guidelines provided on the portal. The relevant position can be accessed by searching for the project title mentioned in this advertisement.

Application Link: IIT Guwahati R&D Recruitment Portal

For any technical assistance related to the online application process, candidates may email to [email protected].

Important Notes

• The interview will be conducted online via MS-Teams.
• No campus accommodation will be provided to the selected candidates.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the test/interview.

Contact for Clarifications:

Dr. Biranchi Panda (Principal Investigator)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0361 2582684