Project Associate (Engineer) in Computational Modeling at IISc, Bengaluru- 2 positions - READVERTISED

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Job details:

Project Associate (Engineer) in Computational Modeling at IISc, Bengaluru- 2 positions - READVERTISED

Date of posting vacancy: March 17, 2026

Deadline: March 29, 2026

Duration: 1 year with a potential for extension

Location: Department of Materials Eng., Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, India

Job Description:

We are seeking a Project Associate (Engineer) to model and simulate the Raceway region of an ironmaking blast furnace. This role is a unique opportunity to:

• Develop advanced heat and mass transfer for the combustion of coal particles involving packed beds using DEM.
• Innovate in CFD modelling for gas flow through packed beds.
• Dive deeper into interaction among the various phases.
• Mentor and guide the next generation of postgraduate students.

Who We’re Looking For:

Position 1:

• A Ph.D. holder in Chemical, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Physics, or related fields.
• Proficiency in EDEM software and in programming languages such as C/C++ and Python.
• Expertise in modelling of DEM based multiparticle systems including multiphase flows.

Position 2:

• A Ph.D. holder in Chemical, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Physics, or related fields.
• Proficiency in ANSYS CFD software and in programming languages such as C/C++ and Python.
• Expertise in modelling multiphase flows including DEM.

Desirable Skills:

• An academic spirit, eager to explore and publish.

·       Experience in parallel computing and developing graphical user interface for scientific codes would be advantageous.

Other information:

 

The consolidated salary for Research Associate (Engineer) will be Indian Rupees (INR) 80,000.00 – 120,000.00 per month depending upon the experience and expertise. The appointment would be for 1 year. This position may be extended further for the right candidate and depending upon the availability of fund. We offer a vibrant, collaborative environment at India’s premier research institute. Interested candidates are requested to send their recent CV, any two published paper/s and contact details of two references to: govindg-at-iisc-dot-ac-dot-in, Phone +91-80-22933240, by March 29, 2026. Previous candidates need not apply again.

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