INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR

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Department of Aerospace Engineering

Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2026/103

Applications are invited to work on a DRDO sponsored Project entitled “ICME for near alpha Ti-alloy blisks with dual microstructure” for the post of “Project Post Doctoral Fellow” in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kanpur with details as given below.

Name of Post: Project Post-Doctoral Fellow

No. of positions: 02

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related field from reputed institute/university

Required Experience and skills:

  • Strong background in fracture mechanics with expertise in mechanical testing (Tensile/Fatigue-HCF/LCF)
  • Hands on experience with SEM/EBSD/TEM analysis and results interpretation
  • Expertise in 2D/3D DIC analysis.
  • Expertise in Finite element analysis or Crystal plasticity simulation.
  • Prior experience with Titanium material

Salary Range: ₹ 60000-5000-85000 per month.

Last date to apply: 03/06/2026.

Term of Appointment: The appointment for the above post initially will be for one year, and extendable if performance of the candidate is good. The appointment will be purely on a temporary and contractual basis.

How to apply: The application should be submitted strictly online.

To apply for the post, please click here: cpritam@iitk.ac.in

Please note that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.


Dr. Pritam Chakraborty
Principal Investigator
Department of Aerospace Engineering,
IIT Kanpur-208016