IIT Madras Recruitment 2026 – Senior Project Associate | Apply Online
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras invites applications for the Senior Project Associate position in the Department of Chemical Engineering under an advanced research project.
Job Overview
- Post Name: Senior Project Associate
- Department: Chemical Engineering
- Organization: IIT Madras
- Project: Intensified CO₂ Capture using Joule & Microwave Heating
- Vacancies: 01
- Job Type: Contract (Temporary)
- Duration: 6 months (extendable based on performance)
- Location: Chennai
💰 Salary
- ₹57,000 per month + 30% HRA
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet any one of the following:
- PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- MTech in Chemical Engineering + 2 years’ experience
- BTech in Chemical Engineering + 4 years’ experience
- MSc in Chemistry + 4 years’ experience
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct CO₂ adsorption experiments using solid sorbents
- Perform regeneration studies using Joule & microwave heating
- Analyse experimental results and prepare reports
- Write research manuscripts/publications
- Collaborate with research team members
📅 Important Date
- Last Date to Apply: 30 April 2026
📝 How to Apply
- Apply online through the official IIT Madras recruitment portal
- Select Advertisement No: Advt. 57/2026
- Submit application before the deadline
- Take a printout after submission for future reference
⚠️ Key Instructions
- This is a purely contractual position
- No guarantee of permanent employment
- Only one application per post is allowed
- Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying
- Shortlisting will be based on qualifications & experience
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
📞 Helpdesk
- Email: recruitment@imail.iitm.ac.in
- Contact: 044-2257 9796 (Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)