Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2025/113

Advertisement for the Position of Project Post-Doctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for the post of Project Post-Doctoral Fellow (PPDF) in the project titled: “Utilisation of Sugarcane Bagasse in Clay Brick Production: A Sustainable Approach for Waste Management”

Minimum Qualification:
Ph.D. in Waste Management, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. The applicant must have obtained a first class (or equivalent) in B. Tech and/or M. Tech in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering, or relevant allied fields.

Experience Required:

The candidate should have 2–3 years of post-Ph.D. experience in Research & Development (R&D), preferably in projects related to waste processing, sustainable materials, or environmental impact studies.

Desirable Experience:

• Expertise in waste characterization and classification techniques, particularly agro-industrial waste such as bagasse.
• Experience in waste valorization technologies, including thermal, biological, or mechanical processing pathways.
• Working knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) or other tools for environmental impact assessment of waste-to-product conversion technologies.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory-scale experiments related to construction material development, solid waste processing, or sustainable materials research.

Nature of Work:
The selected candidate will be expected to:

• Perform compositional analysis and physical–chemical characterization of raw and processed bagasse.
• Design and optimize the process flow for conversion of bagasse to bricks.
• Assess environmental sustainability using scientific tools such as LCA.
• Contribute to publications, presentations, and potential patent applications emerging from the project.
• Assist in coordination with industry partners and technical report preparation.

Duration of Appointment:
The appointment will be for one year or the end of the project (whichever is earlier), however, the position may be extended depending on the performance and project requirement.

Age: Max 40 years

Salary range: 60000-5000-85000

Number of Position(s): 01 (One)

Last Date for Application: 15 days from the date of advertisement

How to Apply: Please apply on the following link

https://forms.gle/RsgMPisynVTte3SL9

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. The interview will be held either online or in person at IIT Kanpur.