Project Associate-II, Mechanical Engineering
IIT Palakkad has one Project Associate-II opening in Mechanical Engineering for an ISRO RESPOND-funded thermal engineering project. The work concerns thermal interface materials for cryogenic temperatures of 4–100 K, with the aim of reducing thermal contact resistance between metal joints. This is a project job rather than a student internship.
Key details
| Employer | Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad |
|---|---|
| Location / mode | IIT Palakkad, Kerala |
| Duration | Initially 1 year; extension based on performance |
| Compensation | INR 35,000 per month; admissible HRA if institute hostel is unavailable |
| Apply by | 18 November 2026 |
Work and skills
- Identify and characterise thermal interface materials for the stated cryogenic temperature range.
- Apply analytical, numerical and experimental heat-transfer skills and independently develop a heat-transfer experimental setup.
- Use relevant modelling and documentation tools, including MATLAB, COMSOL Multiphysics, ABAQUS and LaTeX.
Eligibility and commitment
Applicants need BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering and at least two years of R&D experience in industrial or academic institutions, science and technology organisations or scientific activities and services in fluid thermal sciences and engineering. Cryogenics experience is preferred. Good heat-transfer knowledge is required; thermo-vacuum-cryogenic experience is preferred. The notice says candidates should preferably not exceed 35 years on the closing date, with applicable Government of India relaxation for OBC, SC, ST, PWD and women applicants.
Pay and appointment terms
Appointment is initially for one year and may be extended on project performance. Monthly remuneration is ₹35,000. Institute hostel accommodation may be available on a chargeable basis; admissible HRA is provided under Government of India rules if institute hostel accommodation is unavailable. Joining is expected immediately after the offer. The notice gives no separate application fee or detailed selection timetable.
Preparing your application
Describe the duration and nature of your relevant R&D work and prepare evidence of your degree and experience. Explain your heat-transfer experiments, numerical models and any cryogenic work accurately. Check accommodation arrangements and prepare the single PDF required by the notice.
The preparation suggestions are editorial guidance; the employer’s actual requirements govern eligibility.
How to apply
Email your resume and educational certificates from class X onwards together in one PDF to samarjeet@iitpkd.ac.in. Use the exact subject “Application for Project Associate -II – IITPKD/2026/056/ME/SAC”. The deadline is 18 November 2026; a specific closing time is not printed. The Apply Now link opens the official vacancy page and its notice, rather than an online form.
The original notice/listing date is 5 November 2026. Applications were open when checked for this article. Check the linked original source for updates before applying. The project appointment may be extended only under the terms in the notice.
