Agni College of Technology, Thalambur, Chennai has announced Academic Jobs for Research Assistant and Project Assistant positions in its Department of Chemical Engineering. The openings are under the AICTE-funded project "Green Solvent Extraction Technology for Critical Minerals Removal from Industrial Waste with Design of Different Capacity of Treatment Unit," run under the Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) – Lab to Market 2025. Candidates with a B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering,…
Chemical Technology, Materials Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should apply by email on or before 30th October 2026. This is a good opportunity to work on a three-year research project at a NAAC A+ accredited institute.
Date Posted: 10th October 2026
Hiring Organization Name
Agni College of Technology
Organization Profile
Agni College of Technology, an autonomous institution, was established in the year 2001 by Sri Balaji Charitable and Educational Trust with the objective of producing high-quality Engineers and Technocrats. Agni College of Technology is approved by AICTE, New Delhi, affiliated to Anna University Chennai, with all eligible programs accredited by National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi, and NAAC A+ accredited Institute offering 10 undergraduate programs and a Post graduate program. The institution also received Research Institute Recognition from Anna University for all the departments to offer PhD programs.
Job Title/Designation
The institution is hiring for
- Research Assistant
- Project Assistant
Vacancy available in departments
Openings are available in
- Chemical Engineering, under the AICTE RPS – Lab to Market 2025 project in the emerging field of Advanced Materials, Rare-Earth and Critical Minerals (Principal Investigator: Dr. K. Kadambanathan)
Required Qualifications
Candidates should have
- A B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Materials Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related disciplines, preferably with First Class
- Desirable knowledge of green solvent extraction, critical/rare-earth mineral recovery, hydrometallurgy, separation processes, liquid-liquid extraction, industrial waste treatment, chemical process design, and laboratory experimentation
- Additional skills in material balance, process flow diagrams, treatment-unit design, process optimization, chemical analysis, data analysis, and technical report preparation
Required Experience
- Research or project experience in critical mineral recovery, solvent extraction, industrial waste treatment, hydrometallurgical processes, or process equipment design is preferred
Candidate Profile
The institution is looking for candidates who
- Hold a relevant B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. degree, preferably with First Class
- Bring knowledge of green solvent extraction and critical mineral recovery
- Have skills in process design, optimization, chemical analysis, and data analysis
- Are willing to take up a temporary, project-linked position co-terminus with the project
Responsibilities
Selected candidates will be expected to
- Develop and optimize green solvent extraction technology
- Work on the recovery and removal of critical minerals from industrial waste
- Carry out experimental studies and process optimization
- Support the design and development of treatment units of different capacities, along with laboratory and pilot-scale testing
- Prepare data analysis, technical documentation, research publications, and patent support materials
Salary Details
As per AICTE RPS – Lab to Market 2025 norms and applicable project guidelines, for a project duration of 3 years
Job Location
Thalambur, OMR, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 9th October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 9th October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30th October 2026 |
| Walk-in/Interview Date | Not Applicable – Shortlisted candidates will be called for an Interview / Technical Interaction |
Apply Mode
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply by sending their updated CV/Resume, along with scanned copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, and other relevant documents in a single PDF, to the official email address given below on or before 30th October 2026.
Application Procedure
Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply for this opening
- Prepare an updated CV/Resume highlighting relevant qualifications and research experience
- Scan educational certificates, experience certificates, and other relevant documents
- Combine all documents into a single PDF
- Send the PDF to the official email address on or before 30th October 2026
- Await a call for the Interview / Technical Interaction, if shortlisted
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready
- Updated CV/Resume
- Scanned copies of educational certificates
- Scanned copies of experience certificates, if any
- Other relevant documents, all combined in a single PDF
Important Links
| Link Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Not provided by the institution |
| Application Link | Not Applicable – apply via Email only |
| Email Address to Apply | kadambanathank.cme@act.edu.in |
Organization address
Agni College of Technology,
OMR, Thalambur,
Near Navalur,
Chennai – 600130,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Benefits of Joining Agni College of Technology
- Opportunity to work on an AICTE-funded Research Promotion Scheme project
- Exposure to cutting-edge research in advanced materials and critical minerals recovery
- A three-year project duration with a fellowship as per AICTE norms
- Association with a NAAC A+ accredited institute recognized for PhD programs by Anna University
- Hands-on experience in process design, laboratory work, and pilot-scale testing
- Scope to contribute to research publications and patent support
Frequently Asked Questions for Academic Jobs
- What positions are currently open at Agni College of Technology? Research Assistant and Project Assistant.
- Which department has these openings? The Department of Chemical Engineering.
- What is the project about? Green Solvent Extraction Technology for Critical Minerals Removal from Industrial Waste, under the AICTE RPS – Lab to Market 2025 scheme.
- What is the required qualification for these positions? A B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, preferably with First Class.
- What is the last date to apply? 30th October 2026.
- How can candidates apply for these positions? By emailing a CV and scanned documents in a single PDF to the official email address.
- What is the fellowship offered? As per AICTE RPS – Lab to Market 2025 norms and applicable project guidelines.
- What is the project duration? 3 years, with a temporary position co-terminus with the project.
- How will candidates be selected? Shortlisted candidates will be called for an Interview / Technical Interaction.
- Is this job posting officially authorized by the institution? Yes, it is published with official authorization from Agni College of Technology.
Agni College of Technology offers a strong opportunity for chemical engineering graduates to contribute to an AICTE-funded research project on critical mineral recovery. With a three-year project duration and exposure to advanced process design and pilot-scale testing, this is a great platform for research-minded candidates. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply on or before 30th October 2026.