Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is one of the premier institutes of technology in India, known for its cutting-edge research and academic excellence. Located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, IITGN offers a vibrant academic environment and is committed to fostering innovation and creativity among its students and faculty.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Post-Doctoral Fellow

🎯Project Details

• Project title – “Post Doctoral Researcher under GAPD Scheme & AICOE”
• Name of PI – Prof. Udit Bhatia 
• Duration of appointment – 1 year (extendable based on satisfactory performance) 

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

● PhD in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Systems and Control, or a closely related field. Candidates who have submitted their doctoral thesis may apply, subject to Institute rules. ● Demonstrated research experience in at least two of the following areas: ● Mathematical or hydrological modelling of water systems; ● Urban drainage or flood modelling; ● Dynamical systems, system identification, optimisation, or control; ● physics-based or physics-guided data-driven modelling. ● Experience with numerical modelling and scientific programming. ● Evidence of research ability through peer-reviewed publications or comparable scholarly outputs. ● Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. ● The percentage/grade points with respect to the academic qualifications will be a minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from Graduation onward and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.

Desirable Qualification/Experience

● Hands-on experience with EPA-SWMM or a comparable hydrodynamic/hydrological modelling platform. ● Experience in robust, adaptive, gain-scheduled or feedback control of water or infrastructure systems. ● Familiarity with MATLAB and/or Python; experience with GIS tools and geospatial datasets is advantageous. ● Experience combining sensor observations or forecasts with models for real-time prediction and operational decision-making. ● Interest in physics-guided machine learning, uncertainty quantification, infrastructure networks and climate-resilient water systems.  

The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

₹72,000/- to ₹84,000/- per month

💺 JOB LOCATION

Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address.

“Merely meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will not guarantee the shortlisting and/or appointment. A higher cutoff level may be used. The Institute reserves all rights, not to call an applicant for a selection test or not to fill up a position through this round of selection process without assigning any reason.”

Prof. Udit Bhatia Associate Professor, Civil Engineering bhatia.u@iitgn.ac.in (Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The selection will be made through IIT Gandhinagar’s applicable recruitment process.) 

Application Link – http://recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff/ 

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 25/08/2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India – 382355

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar invites applications from eligible candidates for the Post-Doctoral Fellow position in Civil Engineering.

Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment Official Notification: View Official Notification

Reference: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kOIXeZTGFtFfHbZz8GO_YjsKB3RTfMQ-/view