"Research Fellow"

Research Position: Research Fellow

Title of the project: “Preferential Extraction of Tantalum from Segregated e-wastes Leached by Using Halide-based Reagents and Subsequent Separation of the Metal through Solvent Extraction”

Sponsoring/Funding Agency: Ministry of Mines, Government of India, and TECHSPARK, Balurghat

Essential Qualifications: B. E. / B. Tech. in Metallurgical / Chemical / Mechanical Engineering with first class from a recognized University / Institute. M. Tech. / M.E. in relevant discipline or B. Tech. in relevant discipline with valid GATE score is preferable. Candidates having research experience in the area of extractive / process metallurgy / kinetics / hydrometallurgy will be given preference.

Desirable Qualifications: Candidates having research experience in the area of extractive / process metallurgy / kinetics / hydrometallurgy will be given preference.

Project Duration: 24 months

Stipend: ₹ 19,000 per month (consolidated)

No. of Positions: 2 (Two)

Job Location: Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal

Last date for the receipt of applications: 15th March, 2026

Apply Mode: Online

Organization Website: https://www.knu.ac.in/

How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates may send their letter of interest and full curriculum vitae containing Name, Contact Number, Email, Postal address, Category, Gender, Date of Birth, Educational qualification, Research experience (if any), Publication (if any) within 15th March, 2026 to: hr@knu.ac.in (Registrar, KNU) with copy to metallurgy.projjal@knu.ac.in and chanchal.biswas@knu.ac.in

The title of the email must be “Application for the post of Research Fellow (Project No.: SNTMOM/1592/2025)”

Address for Communication: Dr. Projjal Basu, Principal Investigator
Department of Metallurgical Engineering
Kazi Nazrul University
Nazrul Road, P.O.Kalla C.H., Pin-713340, West Bengal