IIT Madras invites applications for Research Associate (RA-I) position

                                   

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS invites a highly motivated and talented individual to join as the Research Associate (RA)-I position purely on a contract basis. This opportunity is part of a DRDO-funded project focused on developing high-temperature shape memory alloys. This project is a joint collaborative effort between IIT Madras, IISc, and NAL Bengaluru.

Position:  Research Associate (RA)-I

Coordinator: Dr. Rohit Batra, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Eng., IIT Madras.

Funding Agency: DRDO

Project Summary: This project aims to combine first-principles density functional theory (DFT) with machine learning (ML) techniques to identify alloy compositions that can show a high-temperature shape memory effect with low hysteresis. The identified alloys will be synthesized and characterized in IISc for validation. Further, NAL will work on optimizing the alloy processing conditions for large-scale production as per the guidance from the DFT and ML methods. 

Tenure of Project:  Initially for 6 months, later extendable based on the performance

Essential Qualifications: Ph.D.

Desirable: Degree in the following fields: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering.

Preferrable: Background in quantum mechanical computations (DFT) for alloys, and ceramics. Understanding of phase transformations, austenite–martensite relations, twins, and defects in materials.

Fellowship:  

• Rs. 58000 + HRA (as applicable)

How to apply:

Candidates should apply online only at the website https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in/recruitment/ - (Please check the advertisement number Advt. 111/2024 displayed and submit the application for the relevant position).

Note: If there is any issue with submitting the application please send an E-mail to: recruitment@imail.iitm.ac.in / icsrrecruitment@iitm.ac.in Contact: 044- 2257 9796 on all working days from 9.00 AM to 05.30 PM (Monday to Friday – except National Holidays). (Please note, only technical issues will be accepted – No interim correspondence with reference to the selection process will be considered)

Last date for apply: 05-August-2024

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