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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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