NIT Warangal JRF Recruitment 2025 under TEXMiN Foundation Sponsored Project

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal is inviting applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a research project titled “A Circular Economy Solution: Recycling Spent Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode to Catalysts for Volatile Organic Compound Degradation”, sponsored by TEXMiN Foundation. This is an excellent opportunity for young researchers and engineers passionate about clean energy, sustainability, and material recovery. Selected candidates will work on advanced research areas such as battery recycling, material synthesis, DFT simulations, and catalytic testing.

NIT Warangal JRF Recruitment Vacancy Details

Field	Information
Post Title	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Project Title	Recycling Spent Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes to Catalysts
Sponsoring Agency	TEXMiN Foundation
Duration	2 years
Number of Positions	01
Essential Qualification	B.Tech/B.E. in Chemical/Mechanical/Metallurgy/Nanotech/EEE/Environmental and allied fields + M.Tech in relevant area OR B.Tech/B.E. with valid GATE score OR M.Sc in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Nanotech, etc. with valid GATE/NET/GPAT/Inspire Fellowship
Desirable Qualifications	Experience in Machine Learning, DFT Simulations, battery recycling, extraction techniques, and technical writing
Age Limit	30 years (relaxation as per rules)
Fellowship	₹37,000/- per month + HRA as per institute norms
Nature of Job	Execute research objectives including ML for optimization, DFT modeling, extraction, synthesis, catalyst testing, and research paper writing
Ph.D. Opportunity	Eligible to register for Ph.D. at NIT Warangal as per rules (apply when Ph.D. call is open)
Submission Mode	Soft copy via email
Last Date to Apply	10 May 2025 by 11:59 PM
Application Email	anjanapa@nitw.ac.in
Contact Persons	Dr. Anjana P A (PI) and Prof. S Srinath (Co-PI), Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Warangal

NIT Warangal JRF Recruitment Important Notes

• This position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
• Applicants must submit:
  • Filled application form (attached in advertisement)
  • Brief resume/CV/bio-data
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email/phone.
• Interviews will be held in online/offline mode (no TA/DA provided).
• Candidates must ensure stable internet if attending online.

Important Link

Application Format	Click here
Notifications	Click here
Official Website	Click here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit your soft copy application is 10 May 2025, by 11:59 PM.

Q2. Who is eligible to apply for this JRF post?
Candidates with a B.Tech/B.E. in relevant disciplines (with or without GATE) or M.Sc. with valid GATE/NET/GPAT/Inspire Fellowship are eligible.

Q3. Is GATE/NET mandatory?
Yes, candidates with M.Sc. must have a valid GATE/NET/GPAT/Inspire Fellowship. For B.Tech holders, GATE is required unless they also have a master’s degree.

Q4. What is the fellowship amount?
The selected JRF will receive ₹37,000 per month + HRA as per NIT Warangal rules.

Q5. Can the selected candidate register for a Ph.D.?
Yes, they are eligible to apply for Ph.D. at NIT Warangal, but must go through the regular admission process.

Q6. What kind of work will the JRF be doing?
The JRF will be involved in battery cathode recycling, catalytic synthesis, DFT simulation, ML-based process optimization, and scientific publication.

Q7. How do I apply?
Download the application form, fill it, and send it with your resume/CV to anjanapa@nitw.ac.in.

Q8. Will travel or internet reimbursement be provided?
No TA/DA is provided for attending the interview. Candidates appearing online must have a good internet connection.

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