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IIT Indore sodium-battery Research Associate closes 6 November

One doctoral research appointment offers ₹58,000 plus applicable HRA; thesis-submitted applicants may apply.

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The short answer

IIT Indore's 1 October 2026 notice seeks one Research Associate on scalable sodium-ion battery storage, with applications due before 6 November.

Doctoral eligibility and contract

A relevant PhD in Electrochemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field is required, with demonstrated sodium-ion cathode experience. Thesis-submitted candidates awaiting the degree are eligible. Maximum age is 32. Pay is ₹58,000 monthly plus applicable HRA. The appointment is one year, potentially extended for another by mutual consent.

Submit a focused research record

Email one PDF with CV, qualification and PhD evidence, marksheets and birth-date proof to sunil@iiti.ac.in before 6 November 2026. Use Application for Research Associate followed by your name as the subject. Also send at most two relevant published papers. The stated interview date is 12 November, with invitations restricted to shortlisted candidates.

Keep this application distinct from the JRF notice

This is a separate doctoral-level notice, not an alternative label for the earlier sodium-cathode JRF. Select evidence that demonstrates your own contribution rather than an unrelated publication list. Preserve the submitted bundle and consult the original recruitment listing before acting on later messages. No fee, portal opening time, exact closing hour or subsequent corrigendum was verified. The project appointment is not a permanent staff offer.

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Frequently asked questions

Can someone awaiting the PhD award apply?

Yes, if the thesis has been submitted, subject to the other requirements.

How many papers should accompany the application?

The notice requests at most two relevant published papers.

Sources & further reading

Sources reviewed 2026-10-19. Official statements describe the issuing organisation’s position; this article is an independent explainer.

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