NIT Rourkela Project Associate (Food Process Engineering) Recruitment 2026

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela invites applications for 01 post of Project Associate in the Dept. of Food Process Engineering under the DBT-funded project "Design and Development of AI-Driven Indigenous Protein Texturization Shear Cell for Manufacturing High Moisture Meat Analogue" (Code SR-26-FP-043; ends 21-Jul-2028).

Vacancy Details

Educational Qualification

• B.Tech in Food Process Engineering/Food Technology/Food Engineering/Agricultural Engineering with CGPA 6.5/10 (or 60%) AND GATE/NET qualified, OR M.Tech in related discipline with 60% AND GATE/NET.
• Desirable: AI-ML modeling, CAD design, FEM/CFD/DEM simulation, Digital Twin, protein characterization, Rheometer and Texture Analyser experience.

Age Limit

Upper 35 years as on last date of application.

Selection Process

Online interview on 24-Aug-2026 at 10:30 AM, Dept. of Food Process Engineering, NIT Rourkela.

How to Apply

1. Submit application before 20-Aug-2026. Engagement temporary/contractual, co-terminus with project.
2. PI: Prof. Chandrakant Genu Dalbhagat & Prof. Shubham Mahendra Nimbkar.

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