Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2026/061

Applications are invited for the post of Project Assistant to work in the project "Development of a Liquid Metal Cooling System in Directional Solidification for Single-Crystal Turbine Blade Manufacturing". The qualification and experience requirements for the above-mentioned post are:

Designation: Project Assistant (PA)

Number of positions: Two

Essential Qualification: Bachelor degree in science/3 years diploma in Engineering & Technology in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, and Material science or any related branch

Desirable:

• Experience in metal casting will be preferred
• Experience in polishing, sample preparation for mechanical testing and heat treatment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good communication skills

Salary: Rs.27,000/- per month

Duration of Appointment: The position is purely temporary, initially for one year, and it can be extended further based on performance till the duration of the project.

Application procedure: The position remains open until it is filled. Interested candidates can apply through the given link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fsEYx9vl4-IaXbh9G1kvpc2eNiyXGbZYO9rumcmtjko

IMPORTANT: Hard copy of the application or any degree certificate is NOT required at this stage.

Last date: 15^th April, 2026. *Extended till April 17, 2026.

Interview and selection:

1. Interview of selected candidates will be carried out online.
2. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
3. Applicants who do not meet the minimum eligibility criteria and desirable work experience will not be called for the interview.

Virkeshwar Kumar
Assistant Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
IIT Kanpur