Junior Researcher

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Research Fellow for the ISRO 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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Postgraduate Degree (M.Tech – Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing / CAD/CAM/ Production / Welding/ Metallurgy)  

Preference will be given to the gate qualified candidate.

Desirable (if any)

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·      Candidates have Strong skills in the area of materials characterization; manufacturing will be an added advantage. 

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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2 years

Principal Investigator

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Dr. M. MANIKANDAN

Co-Principal Investigator

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Dr . CHINMAYA PRASAD MOHANTY

Associate Professor (Sr.) 

School of Mechanical Engineering, 

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore – 632014. 

Dr. N. ARIVAZHAGAN

School of Mechanical Engineering, 

Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore – 632 014      

(06/09/2025)

• 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.