Junior Research Fellow

Job Description

I am hiring a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for an ANRF-funded Structural Engineering/Concrete Technology project. The project focuses on developing Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) tailored for hydraulic infrastructure subjected to severe abrasion and erosion. It involves designing fiber-reinforced concrete mixes, conducting durability and microstructural tests, and evaluating the material’s performance under simulated hydraulic conditions. The project details and eligibility for the post are as follows, Project Title: Engineered Cementitious Composites: Tailored Solution for Abrasion- and Erosion-Resistant Concrete for Hydraulic Infrastructure Location: Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, Delhi-NCR, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh-201314. Project Duration: Initially 12 Months (Temporary basis), which is extendable up to 2.5 years. Essential and Desirable QualificationsM.Tech in Structural Engineering/ Concrete TechnologyA curious and hands-on experimentalist who enjoys working in the lab, learns from failures, and is genuinely driven by a desire to explore and understand material behavior through experimental investigation.Strong foundational understanding of cement hydration mechanisms and mix design principles of fibre reinforced concrete.Familiarity with Fracture Mechanics of Concrete/ Abrasion-Erosion Testing of Concrete Knowledge of Numerical modelling using the Finite Element/ Discrete Element TechniqueHands-on experience in Statistical Data analysis, Material characterization (SEM, XRD, TGA, X-ray CT)As per the funding agency Interested candidates should apply through the official SNU website and send their detailed CV, a cover letter, and copies of relevant certificates to:Email: nitin.burud@snu.edu.inDeadline: 30th May 2025 (extended)Subject line: "Application for JRF – ECC for Hydraulic Infrastructure"Application Link: https://snu.edu.in/careers-app/staff/invitation-of-applications-for-the-post-of-jrf-in-an-anrf-funded-project