JNCASR Research Associate (Engineering Mechanics) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, has one temporary Research Associate position in its Engineering Mechanics Unit under the guidance of Prof. Santosh Ansumali. The pay is Rs.58000/- per month plus 30% HRA. Candidates need a theoretical/computational PhD in soft matter physics, fluid mechanics or solid mechanics and must be no older than the maximum age of 35 years. Applications go by email, latest by 15 November 2026.

JNCASR Research Associate at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About JNCASR

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research is located at Jakkur, Bengaluru - 560064, Karnataka. The notice describes it as an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, and an institution Deemed-to-be-University. The Research Associate will work in the Engineering Mechanics Unit under Prof. Santosh Ansumali.

Who Can Apply

Essential Educational Qualification: Theoretical/Computational PhD in either of (a) soft matter physics, (b) fluid mechanics, (c) solid mechanics.

Required Skillset:

• Good command of C/C++
• GPU computing
• Demonstrated capability of writing own PDE solver(s)

Age Limit: The maximum age limit for the Research Associate post is 35 years. The notice does not mention a cut-off date for counting age or any age relaxation.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

JNCASR Research Associate Job Description

The notice describes the project the Research Associate will support as follows:

• "We aim to leverage large-scale simulations using tools like finite differences and PINNs to study systems with fluid-solid coupling with biological applications, e.g., flow of RBCs."

The work therefore involves large-scale simulations of fluid-solid coupled systems with biological applications. This is why the required skillset asks for C/C++, GPU computing and experience in writing one's own PDE solvers.

How to Apply for JNCASR Research Associate

Applications are made by email only. These are the steps the notice gives:

1. Get the application form from the website and fill it in completely.
2. Scan the duly filled-in application form.
3. Scan the original testimonials supporting your educational qualification, age, experience, publication, etc.
4. Prepare a brief resume.
5. Email the form, the testimonials and the resume to Prof. Santosh Ansumali, Engineering Mechanics Unit, JNCASR, at [email protected], with a copy to the Engineering Mechanics Unit office email given in the notice.
6. Send the email latest by 15 November 2026.

Documents named in the notice

• Scanned copy of the duly filled-in application form
• Scanned copies of original testimonials for educational qualification
• Scanned copies of original testimonials for age
• Scanned copies of original testimonials for experience
• Scanned copies of original testimonials for publication, etc.
• Brief resume

Selection and Interview

According to the instructions to candidates, the selected candidate list will be invited for a technical discussion and personal interaction. The notice does not mention the date or the mode of this interaction.

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