IIT Kanpur Recruitment 2026 for Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Project Scientist & Senior Project Scientist – National Centre for Flexible Electronics

About the Organization

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur is one of India's premier engineering and research institutions, recognized globally for excellence in science, technology, innovation, and interdisciplinary research. The National Centre for Flexible Electronics (NCFlexE) and Samtel Centre for Display Technologies (SCDT) conduct advanced research in flexible electronics, printed electronics, smart sensors, semiconductor devices, display technologies, and next-generation electronic systems.

These recruitment notifications are released for prestigious research projects aimed at advancing indigenous flexible and printed electronics technologies through industry-academia collaboration.

About the Recruitment

Applications are invited for multiple temporary and contractual research positions under projects being carried out at the National Centre for Flexible Electronics (NCFlexE), IIT Kanpur.

The available positions include:

• Project Engineer
• Senior Project Engineer
• Project Scientist
• Senior Project Scientist

Selected candidates will work on cutting-edge research involving flexible electronics, printed electronics, thin-film devices, memory devices, advanced materials, sensor technologies, fabrication processes, and large-area electronic systems.

Research Areas

The projects involve advanced work in:

• Flexible Electronics
• Printed Electronics
• Thin Film Electronics
• Semiconductor Devices
• Display Technologies
• Sensor Development
• Memory Devices
• Electronic Materials
• Nanotechnology
• Smart Manufacturing
• Electronic Device Fabrication
• Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing
• Large Area Electronics

Roles and Responsibilities

Depending upon the position, candidates will contribute to:

• Research and development of flexible and printed electronic technologies.
• Fabrication of electronic devices and sensor arrays.
• Development of memory devices and electronic components.
• Thin-film deposition and characterization.
• Screen printing, inkjet printing, gravure printing and flexographic printing.
• Roll-to-roll manufacturing processes.
• Electrical and optical characterization of electronic devices.
• Process optimization and quality assurance.
• Experimental data analysis and documentation.
• Preparation of technical reports, publications and project presentations.
• Working with interdisciplinary research teams and industry collaborators.

Desired Skills

Candidates having experience in one or more of the following areas will be preferred:

• Thin Film Electronics
• Flexible Electronics
• Printed Electronics
• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• Printing Technology
• Semiconductor Device Fabrication
• PVD, CVD and ALD processes
• Lithography
• Wet and Dry Etching
• Piezoelectric and Ferroelectric Materials
• Electrical Characterization
• Optical Characterization
• Screen Printing
• Inkjet Printing
• Slot Die Coating
• Gravure Printing
• Flexographic Printing
• Roll-to-Roll Processing
• Process Development
• Quality Standards Implementation

Eligibility

Applicants should possess relevant qualifications such as:

• B.Tech / B.E.
• M.Tech / M.E.
• Postgraduate Degree
• Ph.D.

Relevant industrial or research experience in flexible electronics, printing technology, materials science, electronics, physics, chemistry, nanotechnology, or related disciplines is desirable depending upon the post applied for.

Salary

The salary depends on the position and qualifications.

• Project Engineer: ₹31,600–2,600–78,400 per month (as per project norms)
• Senior Project Engineer: ₹38,800–3,200–95,400 per month (as per project norms)
• Higher research positions will receive remuneration according to IIT Kanpur project guidelines and experience.

Why Apply?

This recruitment offers an opportunity to:

• Work at IIT Kanpur, one of India's leading research institutions.
• Participate in nationally important flexible electronics projects.
• Gain experience with advanced fabrication facilities.
• Work with leading scientists and researchers.
• Contribute to next-generation electronic technologies.
• Build a strong research profile in emerging semiconductor and electronics domains.
• Enhance opportunities for future PhD, academic, industrial R&D and government research careers.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their applications online only through IIT Kanpur before the prescribed deadline.

Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.

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