Post Date: 17/12/2017
Institute Name: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Institute Profile: The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar strives to offer the best undergraduate and graduate education in India with unmatched innovations in curriculum. The institute promotes critical thinking and an appreciation of the interdisciplinary character of knowledge, with an emphasis on the liberal arts, project oriented learning, compulsory courses in design and the life sciences, diversity and globalization. The five-week immersion Foundation Programme for all new undergraduate students was recognized with the World Education Award 2013 by the World Education Summit for innovations in engineering education. Nearly a quarter of its undergraduate students receive study abroad experience during their academic career. IIT Gandhinagar is committed to promoting excellence in science, technology, as well as the humanities and social sciences and to the development of rounded and nuanced minds.
Department: Chemical Engineering
Project Title: “Condensed aerosols for next-generation fire extinguishers”
Sponsor: DST
Tenure of the Project: Initial appointment for one year, extendable one more year based on performance
Essential Qualifications:
- B.Tech degree + valid GATE /M.Tech degree in Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from reputed institute
- Strong motivation and commitment to take-up research ventures in the field of aerosols
- Background in experimental research with nano-particle /aerosol synthesis and its characterization
- Background with the aerosol dynamics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, solids decomposition
Fellowship: 25,000/- per month
Number of positions: 01
Last Date: 31st December 2017
How to Apply: Those interested are requested to e-mail a single zipped file containing (1) Curriculum vitae highlighting education and expertise, (2) List of referees and their contact details, (3) one page statement of purpose. Please apply and send your application to
Email ID: chinmayg@iitgn.ac.in
