IIT Kharagpur SRIC Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post(s) – Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Ref. IIT/SRIC/R/FFA/2026/104)

Advertisement: IIT/SRIC/R/FFA/2026/104

Project: Development of Cobalt Free Hard Metal for Articulating Surfaces in Total Joint Arthroplasty

Sponsoring Agency: Department of Biotechnology

Position: Project Associate

No. of Posts: 1

Department: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Principal Investigator: Mangal Roy

Consolidated Compensation: Rs. 31000 per month (consolidated, depending on qualification and experience)

Tenure: For a period of one year from the date of joining with a provision of extension for a maximum period up to four years or termination of the project, whichever is earlier, based on performance.

Application Fee: NIL

Age Limit: 35 years (as on the last date of the advertisement)

Qualifications and Relevant Experience:

B.E/B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering/Ceramic Engineering/Biomedical Engineering with a valid GATE/NET score. OR M. Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science/ Ceramic Engineering/ Biomedical Engineering with min. CGPA of 7.0 or 65% marks in aggregate with GATE Score or a selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Department and their agencies and Institutions. Or MSc in any branch of Life Science with a valid GATE/NET score. Preferences will be given to candidates with an understanding and processing knowledge of high-entropy alloys and/or experience in animal cell culture, histology, and general biochemical techniques. /-

Desirable / Experience:

Preferences will be given to candidates with an understanding and processing knowledge of high-entropy alloys and/or experience in animal cell culture, histology, and general biochemical techniques.

How to Apply: Applications are invited on plain paper for the following assignment in a purely time bound research project. Submit the complete application along with copies of supporting documents to the office of the Administrative Officer (Projects), Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur – 721 302, West Bengal, India. Official IIT Kharagpur SRIC advertisement

Online application link (official): https://erp.iitkgp.ac.in/SRICStaffRecruitment/Login.jsp?ref_no=IIT%2FSRIC%2FR%2FFFA%2F2026%2F104

Note: The qualifications and experience prescribed are the minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.