Junior Research Fellow/DRDO/SMEC/Dr. MANIKANDAN M

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow for the DRDO Funded Project in the School of Mechanical Engineering (Project ID: No. DS 2B-13012(2)/37/2025-Sec.2 Date July 22, 2025), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT).

Title of the Project

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“Studies, Characterization and generation of optimized welding parameters for similar and dissimilar joining Monel 400 and Monel 500

Qualification

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M. Tech / M.E, B.Tech / B.E in Metallurgical Engineering /Mechanical Engineering/ Production Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering/Welding Engineering / CAD/CAM or a related field with two years’ experience

Desirable (if any)

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• Preference will be given for the gate qualified candidate.
• Candidates have Strong skills in the area of materials characterization.

Stipend

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Rs. 37,000/ + 10 %HRA - per month   for the Gate Qualified Candidate.

 Others will be paid as per the institute norms.

Sponsoring Agency

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ISRO Government of India.

Duration

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1 years (till 18 August 2027)

Principal Investigator

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 Dr. M. MANIKANDAN, Associate Professor (Sr.), School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore – 632014

Co-Principal Investigator

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 Dr. N. ARIVAZHAGAN, Professor HAG,

School of Mechanical Engineering,

Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore – 632 014  

Dr. Chinmaya Prasad Mohanthy, Associate Professor,

School of Mechanical Engineering,

Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore – 632 014  

Send your resume along with relevant documents pertaining to the details of qualifications, scientific accomplishments, experience (if any) and latest passport size photo etc. on or before (28/08/2026) through online http://careers.vit.ac.in

• No TA and DA will be paid for appearing the interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at a later date which will be intimated by email.
• The selected candidate will be expected to join at the earliest.