Aerospace Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

The Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kanpur, invites applications for postdoctoral positions in the following areas.

  1. Aerospace Vehicle Design
  2. Flight Mechanics and Control
  3. Space Dynamics
  4. Turbo Machinery
  5. Rocket and Gas Turbine Propulsion
  6. High Speed/Low Speed Aerodynamics
  7. CFD/CSD
  8. Wind Energy
  9. Aeroacoustics
  10. Dynamics and Control
  11. Aerospace Structures and Materials
  12. Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity
  13. Helicopter Dynamics and Control
  14. MAV and UAV

The applicants must have a PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering or related fields from reputed universities in India and abroad. Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis are also eligible to apply. However, they are expected to successfully defend their PhD thesis within six months from the date of their joining (if selected). The applicant may or may not specify the name of the mentor faculty member during the time of application. However, we encourage potential applicants to get in touch with prospective mentors before applying.

The details of research topics and faculty profile of the department can be seen at https://www.iitk.ac.in/aero/all-disciplines

More details regarding the Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship can be accessed at https://iitk.ac.in/dofa/institute-postdoctoral-fellowship