"Postdoctoral Fellow"

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar has announced research jobs 2026 for the post of Postdoctoral Fellow. Interested candidates may apply through Email

Date Posted: 19th January 2026

Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

Organization Profile: IIT Gandhinagar offers a unique undergraduate and graduate education experience in India with unmatched innovations in curriculum. We take pride in our student-centric philosophy resulting in a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for students. The institute promotes critical thinking and an appreciation of the interdisciplinary character of knowledge, with an emphasis on the liberal arts, project-oriented learning, compulsory courses in design and the life sciences, diversity, and globalization.

Employment Type: Temporary

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for two Post Doctorals position in the areas of Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations and Scientific Computing. The selected candidates will carry out research with Prof. Abhinav Jha in the above areas and will be funded by the institute. More information about the research interests of Prof. Abhinav Jha can be found on his website: https://tinyurl.com/abhi0207. More information about the Mathematics Department can be found here: https://math.iitgn.ac.in/.

Essential Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. degree in a relevant subject, such as Numerical Analysis or High-Performance Computing.
• A strong background in Finite Element Analysis, Programming, Numerical Linear Algebra, or Analysis of PDEs
• Candidates who have submitted their thesis in the mentioned fields are equally eligible.
• Minimum 60% (or equivalent) in their Undergraduate and Postgraduate and 55% (or equivalent) in their 10th and 12th grade.

Salary: ₹72,000 per month

Tenure: The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

Job Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Apply Mode: Email

Organization Website: https://iitgn.ac.in/

How to Apply:

Applications may be sent directly to Prof. Abhinav Jha at abhinav.jha@iitgn.ac.in. Each applicant should include a single PDF file containing:

• A complete updated CV with the details of all educational qualifications, research experiences, publications, and names of two references.
• A brief summary of doctoral research and most recent research work (maximum 2 pages, excluding references).
• A brief summary of future research plans (maximum 2 pages, excluding references). Please mention “Application for Postdoctoral Position – 2026” as the subject of the email.

Deadline: 10th February 2026.

Organization Address:

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