IIEST Shibpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – 2 Posts

IIEST Shibpur Research Associate and Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, through its Chirasree Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Development (CCSID), has released a recruitment notification for the year 2026. This IIEST Shibpur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 aims to fill two key positions: one Research Associate/Scientific Officer and one Technical Assistant. These roles are crucial for advancing the centre's research focus on sustainable infrastructure development. Candidates with specific academic qualifications and relevant experience are invited to apply for these contractual positions.

Available Vacancies and Posts

CCSID is recruiting for a total of 2 positions across two distinct roles. Each position is designed to support the centre's research and development activities.

• Research Associate/Scientific Officer: 1 Post
• Technical Assistant: 1 Post

Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualifications

Applicants must meet specific educational and experience requirements for each post to be considered eligible.

Post Name	Qualification	Experience / Other
Research Associate/Scientific Officer	PhD in Engineering/Science from a reputed organization.	Minimum 2 years of post-doctoral research or industrial experience. Candidates should possess an excellent research record, evidenced by high-quality international journal publications or patents. Demonstrated expertise in sustainability and technological innovation, particularly in areas like clean energy systems, next-generation energy storage, advanced building materials, waste utilisation, nanotechnology, structural health monitoring, and climate-induced disaster mitigation, is essential.
Technical Assistant	Master's Degree in Engineering from a reputed institution.	Relevant working experience or exposure in a laboratory setting focused on the centre's research areas, such as clean energy systems, advanced energy storage, carbon capture, sustainable building materials, high-performance additives, waste utilisation, nanotechnology, structural health monitoring, and climate adaptation strategies. Good communication, networking, and team-building skills are desirable.

Age Limit Requirements

The age of candidates will be calculated as of 1st August 2026. Specific age limits apply to each position.

Category	Age Limit
Research Associate/Scientific Officer	Candidates must not exceed 45 years of age.
Technical Assistant	Candidates must not exceed 40 years of age.

Remuneration and Tenure

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration, along with a provision for annual increments. The appointments are contractual, initially for a period of three years, subject to annual appraisals. Either party (the employee or the Centre) can terminate the association with 30 days' prior written notice.

Post Name	Gross Salary
Research Associate/Scientific Officer	Rs. 70,000 per month
Technical Assistant	Rs. 50,000 per month

Application Process and How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their applications via email. The application package must be compiled into a single PDF document.

1. Prepare Documents: Gather your detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), including your ORCID link, scanned copies of all academic credentials, a cover letter, and a statement elucidating your suitability for the specific position.
2. Email Submission: Send the single PDF document to dean.research@iiests.ac.in.
3. Copy to CCSID: Ensure a copy of your application email is also sent to ccsid@iiests.ac.in.
4. Deadline: All applications must be received within 10 days from the publication date of the advertisement (04 August 2026), making the last date for submission 14 August 2026.

For any enquiries regarding the application process or the positions, candidates can contact ccsid@iiests.ac.in.

Selection Procedure

The selection of candidates will be conducted by a dedicated selection committee. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interaction or interview with this committee. The committee will assess candidates based on their qualifications, experience, research record, and suitability for the roles and the centre's objectives.

Key Responsibilities of the Roles

Beyond individual research contributions aligned with CCSID's focus, both positions involve assisting the centre director in various activities. These include planning and executing research activities, coordinating with faculty for R&D proposals, fostering partnerships with stakeholders, overseeing grant acquisition and reporting, promoting research excellence, conducting training programs, and engaging in professional and consultancy activities.

Important Dates to Remember

Candidates should note the following key dates for this recruitment.

Event	Date
Advertisement Release Date	04 Aug 2026
Application Period Starts	04 Aug 2026
Final Date for Application Submission	14 Aug 2026
Age Eligibility Cut-off Date	01 Aug 2026