IIT Madras Postdoctoral Researcher: Oil-free high-speed turbomachinery

Indian Institute of Technology Madras invites applications for Postdoctoral Researcher for the project “Oil-free high-speed turbomachinery”. The appointment is based at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is a temporary research or project engagement. The notice specifies 1 vacancy/vacancies. Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering research develops centrifugal compressors and radial-inflow turbines for industrial decarbonisation, steam recompression, heat pumps and waste-heat power. Applicants need PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering with turbomachinery, rotordynamics or closely related thesis (thesis submitted accepted); exceptional MS/MTech with three years of relevant design experience may be considered at Senior Project Engineer level. Demonstrated aerodynamic/CFD, rotor/bearing or rig-design expertise; Python/equivalent and CFD/finite-element fluency; evidence of completed experimental or engineering work. The source quotes Rs 90,000–1,30,000 per month. The stated appointment period is one year, extendable subject to performance. These are project-specific conditions: the required subject, examination, relevant experience and specialist skills should be read together before submitting an application. Candidates should provide accurate educational and employment details supported by certificates; a broad qualification category by itself does not establish eligibility for the advertised work. Register or sign in at the official IIT Madras IC&SR careers application portal, then select Advertisement 204/2026. Complete the online form and submit before the closing date. Each advertisement accepts one application per registered email; submitted applications cannot be edited or reverted. Separate applications are required for separate advertisements. Current IIT Madras project employees must apply through the proper channel and provide the stated NOC. The application deadline is 2026-10-19. Applicants should retain a copy of their completed submission and watch their active email address for shortlisting or interview communication. Meeting the minimum conditions does not guarantee selection. The official advertisement remains the authority for detailed conditions, documentary checks and any institute-issued changes to the recruitment process.