NIT Delhi Wanted JRF and Project Associate-II

21 March, 2025

Delhi

Full details for NIT Delhi Wanted JRF and Project Associate-II.

Applications are invited from the Indian citizens for the post of JRF and Project Associate-II purely on contract basis under the DST funded project entitled “Design and Development of Portable VIS-NIR Spectrometer for Detection of Pesticide Content in Fruits and Vegetables Products”.

Vacancy

  • JRF – 02
  • PA-II – 01

Title of the Project

Design and Development of Portable VIS-NIR Spectrometer for Detection of Pesticide Content in Fruits and Vegetables Products

Project Duration

3 years

Principal Investigator

Dr. Gyanendra Sheoran

Essential Qualifications

  • JRF – Post graduation in Sciences (Physics or optics)/ Graduation or post graduation in Engineering qualified with GATE/NET/JRF/National level examination/Own fellowship.
  • PA-II – (i) Master degree in Natural Science/Agricultural Sciences or Bachelor degree in Sciences/Engineering/ Technology from a recognized university. (ii) 2 years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institution or Science & Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services.
  • Desirable: Candidates with an experience in dealing the optics/prototyping of optical instrumentation, machine learning, proficiency in MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, Ray tracing software like Zeemax/FRED will be preferred. Candidates from other branch may also apply if the applicant has hands-on experience in designing and development of the spectrometers/optical instruments, arrangement of lab set-up of Optics experiment.

Age

  • JRF – 32 years
  • PA – 35 years

Relaxation on qualification and age

SC/ST/OBC/WOMEN/PWD candidates will get relaxation as per Govt. of India Rules.

Salary/Emoluments

  • JRF – Rs. 37000/- + 27%HRA;
  • PA – Rs. 28000/- + HRA (as per Govt. norms)

Duration

  • Appointment will be for 1 year with a provision of extension depending upon the performance of the candidate.
  • However, the JRF applicants are encouraged to register for Ph.D. In such cases, the appointment will be awarded for 3 years.

Date of Interview

  • The shortlisted candidates will be informed on the last date of advertisement by email and the interview will be conducted on 01/04/2025.
  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Interested candidates should apply with their detailed CV [including date of birth, contact details – Mobile number, email and postal address, educational/professional qualifications, Summary of completed/on-going research projects (only relevant to this project), publications (Only SCI, if any), a statement showing his/her strength and compatibility with the project requirements; Contact details of two referees; any other information] via email to gsheoran@nitdelhi.ac.in by 28/03/2025.

Important Dates

Last date for application: 28 March 2025

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