Vacancy & Requirements

What you bring:

• A relevant degree and experience which includes topics related to solid mechanics/engineering mechanics & numerical methods or applied mathematics*. At best, you have knowledge & interest in topics related to multiscale modelling & constitutive modelling of heterogenous materials.

• Basic knowledge of programming & understanding of logic development upon formulation of equations. The ideal case would be if you are aware of programming in multiple environments such as MATLAB, Python, Fortran.

• Basic knowledge of using CAE tools such as ABAQUS/ ANSYS with a knowledge of the underlying equations & numerical procedures.

• High tendency towards disseminating research in good journal & conference publications.

• Traits of independent working & self-initiating along with teamwork & communication skills whenever required.

• Scientific temperament, highly organized, disciplined working, analogical & creative thinking, an open mind set to accept challenging interdisciplinary problems & consistent perseverance to address them.

• Very good spoken & written English language skills as well as the ability to convincingly present results in oral and written form. An optional desire to learn other languages such as German/French.

*Note: Except the point 1 the other requirements are flexible but it is expected to quickly learn & implement the skills depending on the needs of research work.

What you can expect:

• Well defined research goals during the tenure of thesis/research stay at IITG.

• Weekly group meetings & presentation for discussions and monitoring research developments for timely completion of thesis.

• Opportunity to develop skills on animation & scientific art making for online & offline teaching as well as transforming it to a transferrable skill in an industrial setting. (demonstrations are here). 

• Financial support for different study programs from IITG (click here). Medical support within IITG (click here). Hostel & other facilities within the campus (click here)

• Full support & guidance in identifying directions during challenging stages of research.

• Guidance in personality as well as professional development. Opportunity to offer lectures & supervision for bachelor/master’s thesis which helps you to use as a transferrable skill in industrial settings  as well as prepare for an academic career.

• Possibility of flexible working hours & location (within campus) depending on mutual agreement.

• Full support in terms of guidance & suggestions to apply for national fellowships, international internship programs, funding to present conference publications & similar.

• A relaxing & breath-taking campus life to carry out research work with a better balance in gender ratio. Spacious hostel living facilities with daily needs available at lowest price in & around IITG.  

•  Opportunity to carry out recreational activities such as hiking, bike riding, meditation etc. due to large greenery & natural landscapes in the north-eastern region.

• Suggestions & tips to identify futuristic international opportunities in academia and to some extent with industrial positions on completion of the academic program.