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Applications are invited from Indian nationals to work as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a research project funded by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) of Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.

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Title of the Research Project: Damage Assisted Failure Analysis of Engineering Structures using Cohesive Zone Approach and XFEM

Brief description of the Project: The main objectives are: -

To develop an extended finite element method (XFEM) code for fracture problems.
To develop a cohesive zone approach with XFEM for the simulation of real life engineering problems.
Extension of the develop approach to compute the effect of multiple minor discontinuities on the real life engineering components.

Duration: 3 years or till the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.

Position: 1

Qualifications:

1). B.Tech in Mechanical and M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering/Computational Mechanics/Applied Mechanics. Candidates must have obtained at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA out of 10 in their Master's.

Or

2). Exceptional candidates having B.Tech/B.E degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 65% marks or 7 CGPA out of 10 and valid GATE score can apply for the position.

Note: Candidate having basic knowledge of MATLAB/Fortran/Abaqus will be given preference.

Emoluments: As per DST India rules. I and II year- Rs 25000/- pm + 10% HRA (or a hostel accommodation)

III year- Rs 28000/- pm +10% HRA (or a hostel accommodation)

General Terms and Conditions:

1. The position is temporary which will be renewed every year subject to satisfactory performance. Candidate selected for this position can apply for the regular PhD program provided he/she qualifies the eligibility criterion for PhD program at IIT Ropar.
2. Original documents of mark sheet/degrees/certificates/age proof and other testimonials must be presented at the time of interview.
3. No TA/DA will be given for attending the interview.

How to apply?

A summary sheet, containing education qualifications, percentage marks and expertise, along with detailed bio-data and photo copied of certificates/marksheets (10th onward) should be sent to below mentioned address/email on or before November 30th 2017.

Dr. Sachin Kumar

Assistant Professor,

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Room No- 103,

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar,

Nangal Road Rupnagar, Punjab, PIN; 140001

Email: sachin@iitrpr.ac.in



Important Dates

Start Date End Date
Applications 30-Nov-2017


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