IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 | Civil Engineering | Salary Up to ₹84,000 | Apply Online

IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has released Advertisement No. IP/10129/Advt0254, dated 03 July 2026, inviting applications for one Post-Doctoral Fellow position under the Department of Civil Engineering.

The fellowship is offered under the guidance of Dr. Abhishek Singhal and focuses on cutting-edge research in solid waste management, biomass utilization, life cycle assessment (LCA), greenhouse gas emission reduction, and sustainable low-carbon concrete technologies.

This opportunity is ideal for researchers passionate about sustainable engineering, environmental technologies, biomass conversion, and climate-focused infrastructure research.

Recruitment Highlights

• Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN)
• Advertisement No.: IP/10129/Advt0254
• Post Name: Post-Doctoral Fellow
• Department: Civil Engineering
• Principal Investigator: Dr. Abhishek Singhal
• Number of Vacancies: 01
• Job Type: Temporary Research Position
• Advertisement Date: 03 July 2026
• Work Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Educational Qualification

Applicants should possess:

• Ph.D. in any of the following disciplines:
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Related fields

Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis are also eligible to apply.

Academic Requirements

Candidates should have:

• Minimum 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from Graduation onwards.
• Minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in Class 10 and Class 12.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in:

• Biomass Pretreatment
• Thermochemical Conversion
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Techno-Economic Assessment (TEA)
• Process Modeling
• SimaPro Software
• Aspen Software
• Programming and Data Analysis
• Handling Large Datasets
• Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Assessment
• Sustainable Waste Management

Roles & Responsibilities

The selected Post-Doctoral Fellow will:

• Conduct Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies.
• Perform techno-economic assessments for biomass and waste management technologies.
• Optimize processes related to low-carbon concrete production.
• Calculate greenhouse gas emissions and evaluate sustainability metrics.
• Mentor research scholars and students.
• Prepare research papers, technical reports, and funding proposals.
• Develop independent research ideas and collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
• Travel to collaborating institutions for experimental work whenever required.

Fellowship

• Monthly Fellowship: ₹72,000 – ₹84,000 (Including HRA)

The fellowship amount will be determined based on qualifications and relevant research experience.

Appointment Duration

• Initial appointment for One Year.
• Extendable based on satisfactory performance and availability of project funding.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official WasteXPostDoc Application Google Form.

Applicants should upload the following documents:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Combined Academic Transcripts
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Three First-Author Research Publications
• Contact Details of Two Referees

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.

Important Date

• Last Date to Apply: 22 July 2026

Contact Details

Principal Investigator

Dr. Abhishek Singhal

Email: abhishek.singhal@iitgn.ac.in

Why Apply?

• Monthly fellowship of up to ₹84,000 (including HRA).
• Opportunity to conduct impactful research in sustainable infrastructure and environmental engineering.
• Work on cutting-edge projects involving biomass, waste management, and low-carbon concrete.
• Collaborate with experienced faculty and multidisciplinary research teams.
• Gain exposure to advanced sustainability assessment tools and internationally relevant research.

Eligible candidates interested in environmental sustainability and civil engineering research are encouraged to apply before the application deadline.

Notification: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DJxTfbHFmjgRiOSrQPTaK_gdKOOYzL9M/view