Postdoctoral Researcher

🚨 Postdoctoral Opportunity – Smart & Sustainable Manufacturing through ANRF Sponsored NPDF Scheme to work under the mentorship of Dr. Rishi Kumar 🚨

Are you passionate about Industry 4.0, Industrial AI, or Sustainable Manufacturing? Here's your chance to join one of India’s top research ecosystems! 🌍

📍 I’m inviting applications for two Postdoctoral Researcher under the ANRF-NPDF scheme to join my research group at Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus, India.

With research experience from top Indian institutions and global exposure, I offer a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and impact-driven environment for innovation in Smart and sustainable manufacturing.

🔗 My Research:

Personal Profile Page: https://lnkd.in/drcbF4E3

Google Scholar: https://lnkd.in/gWe_-yqj

🧠 Research Areas:

Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

Digital Twins & Industrial AI for Smart Factories

Sustainable Manufacturing: LCA, circular economy, eco-efficient processes

Additive & Subtractive Manufacturing

Smart Scheduling, Maintenance & Simulation

Industry 4.0 Readiness & MSME Transformation

🌟 Why Choose Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham?

📊 Ranked #8 in India (NIRF 2025) | Top private university in multiple rankings

🧪 Cutting-edge interdisciplinary research centres across AI, CPS, Sustainability, Healthcare

🎓 Who Can Apply:

PhD (or thesis submitted) in:

Mechanical / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering / Computer Science / Mechatronics / Mathematics / Humanities/ Management

🔧 Preferred Experience (one or more):

- Modelling and Optimization of Manufacturing Process (Additive or Subtractive)

- Smart Manufacturing, IoT, sensors, microcontrollers, PLCs

Simulations, AI, Machine Learning

- Qualitative & Quantitative Survey Design and Analysis

🗓️ Application Window: January 15 – February 17, 2026

📍 Number of Positions: 02

💰 Fellowship Support:

₹80,000 + HRA (PhD awarded)

₹50,000 + HRA (thesis submitted)

📆 Duration: 2 years

📧 Contact: k_rishi@ch.amrita.edu

Interested candidates should fill the google form or scan the attached QR Code. An edorsement/support letter for the NPDF application will be provided to up to two shortlisted candidates after a brief technical discussion on the proposed research topic.

The google form link is https://lnkd.in/g8w7SCyY

📑 Call Details: https://lnkd.in/gxmxFpf9

🔁 Kindly share with your network or anyone seeking such an opportunity.

Let’s co-create the future of Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing! 🌱⚙️