Project Research Scientist – Simulation and Fabrication of MEMS Gas Sensor Platform

Job Title
Project Research Scientist

Job Reference Number
50941547

Number of Posts
2

Location
IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076

Salary

• Level PR-O2: Salary range from Rs. 42000 to Rs. 84000 + Rs. 7500.00/- Out Of Campus Allowance (if applicable) p.m.
• The selection committee may offer lower or higher designation and lower or higher salary depending upon the experience and performance of the candidate in the interview.

Type of Employment
Proj. Staff Contract (Temporary for a period of 1 year and tenable only for the duration of the project)

Project Details

• Project Title: Simulation and Fabrication of MEMS Gas Sensor Platform
• About the Project: The proposed project will involve the modelling, design, and fabrication of existing micro-hot-plate based gas sensors and future sensors based on the thermal conductivity / thermal diffusivity type, and exploration of sensors based on electrochemical, thermoelectric, and other principles compatible with the MEMS hot plate approach.

Eligibility

• PhD OR MTech/ME/MDes or equivalent degree with minimum 4 years relevant experience OR BTech/BE/MA/MSc/MCA/MBA or equivalent degree with 6 years relevant experience.
• The qualifying degree(s) must be from a recognized University /Institute.
• The post will require a degree in relevant Engineering or Science field together with experience relevant to the project in one of more areas such as micro/nanofabrication, semiconductor processing, cleanroom experience, computational modelling using advanced simulation software, gas sensor design, test and characterization, MEMS design, electrical test and measurement techniques.

Requirements

• The post holder will be expected to take up responsibility for executing the research project, manage advanced laboratory and computational tasks, and supporting project deliverables under faculty supervision including regularly reporting on project progress and contributing to the archival of technical reports, research papers, and project deliverables.
• This will include the design and development of relevant micro/ nanofabrication processes, test and characterization of fabricated prototypes, and working together with other group members and industrial sponsors on gas sensor testing.
• The candidate is required to work mainly for the successful completion of the project.

Last Date
11.09.2026

How to Apply

• Applicants possessing the requisite qualification(s) and relevant experience may apply online at https://rnd.iitb.ac.in/jobs link.
• The soft copy of the application/resume sent over e-mail to any Institute Officials will not be considered for the selection process.
• For any queries/clarification please contact: recruit@ircc.iitb.ac.in

General Information

• Before applying the applicants should ensure at their end that they possess the essential qualification(s) and experience laid down for the post.
• Details furnished in the online application will be treated as final and no subsequent changes shall be entertained.
• Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected.
• Candidates called for interview will be required to attend at his/ her own expenses.
• IRCC/PI reserves the right on the entire recruitment process. The decision of IRCC/PI shall be final and binding.
• No correspondence / personal inquiries shall be entertained from applicants regarding conduct and result of test/interview and reasons thereof, for not being called.