ADVERTISEMENT FOR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN AICTE-SPONSORED PROJECT
UNDER RESEARCH PROMOTION SCHEME (RPS)-LAB TO MARKET
SANCTION LETTER NO.: AICTE/TLB/RPS(New)/RPS-1-(phone hidden)-2025-1999/19
Project Title: Development of Rice Stubble-Based Composite Panels as EcoFriendly alternative to Polyurethane Foam Panels for Construction
Position: Research Associate cum Postdoctoral Fellow
Duration: 12 months (Can be Extended upto 20 months)
Stipend: Consolidated Rs 60,000 PM
About the project: The project aims to develop a process of making composite panels based on stubble
core as an alternative to PUF panels for commercial, industrial, and household applications. Further, the
mechanical and durability properties of the proposed panels will be evaluated in accordance with BMTPC
standard guidelines to ensure stability.
Qualifications:
Essential Qualifications: First-class PhD in Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Design/
Production/ Materials Science or relevant Discipline (Awarded).
Desirable:



The candidate possesses valuable knowledge of lignocellulosic materials, waste valorization,
and practical exposure to testing of materials under civil/mechanical loading conditions as per test
standards.
Last date of application: 15
th
November, 2026
How to Apply:
1. Interested candidates are requested to submit a detailed CV to through email (with the subject as
Project Vacancy to AICTE-RPS Project) to the PI ([HIDDEN TEXT]) before the last date.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated for the online interview by email only.
3. In case of any query related to the above project, kindly email Dr Deepak Jain.
Dr Deepak Jain (PI)
MED, TIET Patiala
Email: [HIDDEN TEXT]
Dr Ravinder Singh Joshi (Co-PI)
MED, TIET Patiala
Email:[HIDDEN TEXT]
Dr Himanshu Chawla (Co-PI)
CED, TIET Patiala
Email: [HIDDEN TEXT]

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