Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026 at IIT Hyderabad
The Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Hyderabad invites applications from eligible candidates for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under an Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) funded research project. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in environmental engineering, soil-water interactions, porous media transport, mathematical modeling, and research leading to a PhD.
The selected candidate will work on an advanced research project focusing on the environmental fate and transport of nanoatrazine in soil systems through laboratory and field investigations.
JRF Recruitment IIT Hyderabad 2026 Details
Job Summary
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | IIT Hyderabad |
| Department | Civil Engineering |
| Position | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Number of Posts | 1 |
| Project Funding | Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) |
| Project Title | Fate and transport of nanoatrazine in soil and its implication on soil-plant interaction: Laboratory and field investigations |
| Job Location | IIT Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date | 16 July 2026 |
Salary
The selected candidate will receive:
- Years 1 & 2: ₹37,000 per month + HRA
- Year 3: ₹42,000 per month + HRA
Project Duration
- Initial appointment for 3 months
- Extendable up to 3 years
- Renewal every three months based on satisfactory performance and project funding.
PhD Opportunity
Outstanding candidates may be considered for PhD admission at IIT Hyderabad under the same project, subject to institute rules and research performance.
Job Responsibilities
The JRF will be responsible for:
- Conducting laboratory column experiments
- Performing lysimeter experiments
- Data collection, analysis, and interpretation
- Developing mathematical models for nanoatrazine transport in soil
- Modeling and simulation studies
- Preparing technical reports
- Writing research papers for reputed journals
- Preparing conference presentations
- Assisting in laboratory management and project documentation
Essential Qualification
Applicants must possess:
Bachelor’s Degree
- First Class B.E./B.Tech in:
- Civil Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- or allied disciplines
Master’s Degree
First Class M.E./M.Tech in any of the following:
- Hydraulics
- Water Resources Engineering
- Hydrology
- Hydrogeology
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Earth Sciences
- Agriculture
- Allied disciplines
Desired Skills
Preference will be given to candidates having:
- Strong mathematical skills
- Excellent analytical ability
- Programming experience
- Knowledge of flow and transport through porous media
- Experience in mathematical modeling
- Simulation of environmental processes
- Scientific writing skills
Age Limit
Maximum age: 30 Years
Documents Required
Applicants should email the following documents:
- Latest CV with recent photograph
- Degree certificates
- Mark sheets or academic transcripts
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Contact details of two academic or professional referees
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should email all required documents to:
Email: seetha@ce.iith.ac.in
Email Subject:
JRF DST
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Shortlisting based on academic merit and project requirements.
- Online interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection based on interview performance.
Selected candidates are expected to join immediately.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 1 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 July 2026 |
About the Research Project
The project focuses on understanding the environmental behavior of nanoatrazine, particularly its movement through soil and its interaction with soil and plants. The study combines laboratory experiments, lysimeter studies, and mathematical modeling to improve understanding of contaminant transport in porous media. The outcomes are expected to contribute to sustainable agricultural practices and environmental risk assessment.
Contact Information
Dr. Seetha N.
Associate Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH)
Kandi, Sangareddy – 502284
Telangana, India
Email: seetha@ce.iith.ac.in
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to work at IIT Hyderabad, one of India’s premier institutes.
- ANRF-funded cutting-edge research project.
- Competitive monthly fellowship with HRA.
- Opportunity to publish research papers.
- Hands-on experience in laboratory and field research.
- Strong possibility of pursuing a PhD under the same project.
- Exposure to mathematical modeling, environmental engineering, and soil-water research.