IIT Hyderabad – Research Associate Recruitment 2026 in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
IIT Hyderabad Recruitment 2026 for 2 Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical) posts under an ICMR-funded project. Eligible engineering postgraduates with research experience can apply for ₹56,000 plus HRA by 15 October 2026.
Date Posted: 12th October 2026
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad)
Organization Profile
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) is a premier technical institution located in Kandi, Sangareddy district, Telangana. The institute offers opportunities for advanced research and innovation across engineering, science, and interdisciplinary fields.
The Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering invites applications from eligible candidates for a Research Associate position under a time-bound research project focused on the oxidation behaviour of multicomponent CoCrNi-Ta alloys through experimental measurements and ab-initio calculations.
Job Details
Job Title: Research Associate (RA)
Department: Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering (MSME)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Location: IIT Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana – 502284
Project Title: “Oxidation behaviour of multicomponent CoCrNi-Ta alloys: experimental measurements and ab-initio calculations”
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science and Engineering, Nanoscience and Technology, or Energy Science and Technology.
OR
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science, with a background in a relevant research area.
Desirable Qualification: Background in computational materials science.
Fellowship / Salary
Consolidated Stipend: ₹50,000 per month.
Project Duration
One year.
Expected Joining Date
1st November 2026 (tentative).
Principal Investigator
Dr. Mayur Vaidya
Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad
Email: vaidyam@msme.iith.ac.in
Co-Investigator
Prof. Atul S. Deshpande
IIT Hyderabad
Email: atuldeshpande@msme.iith.ac.in
Application Mode
Online application through Google Forms.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible Indian nationals must complete the Google Form using the link below:
Application Form: https://forms.gle/uEUxzmMwVMD1jtgh8
Last Date to Apply: 15th October 2026.
Candidates must ensure that all required information is submitted. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.
Selection Procedure
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic records and relevant work experience or publications.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email regarding the online interview.
- Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an interview invitation.
- The Principal Investigator reserves the right to leave the position vacant if no suitable candidate is found.
Contact Details
Contact Person: Prof. Vandana Sharma
Department: Department of Physics, IIT Hyderabad
Email: vsharma@phy.iith.ac.in
Candidates may contact the above email address for recruitment-related queries.
Organization Website
Contact Address
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad,
Kandi, Sangareddy,
Telangana – 502285, India.
Phone: 040-2301 6033