IIT Hyderabad – Research Associate Recruitment 2026 in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
IIT Hyderabad Research Associate Recruitment 2026 for one vacancy in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering. Ph.D. candidates can apply for a ₹50,000 monthly stipend. Submit the online application 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 candidates should complete the online application form using the link below:
Application Form: https://forms.gle/d2VQVJEKjwFEPcqB8
Candidates should submit their applications on or before 15th October 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview, which will be conducted either offline or online.
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 30th September 2026
- Application Deadline: 15th October 2026
- Interview Date: 23rd October 2026
- Expected Joining Date: 1st November 2026 (tentative)
Organization Website
Contact Address
Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad,
Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana – 502284, India.