NIT Kurukshetra JRF/Project Associate Recruitment under SERB Project

8 April, 2025

Kurukshetra, Haryana

Full details for NIT Kurukshetra JRF/Project Associate Recruitment under SERB Project.

NIT Kurukshetra invites applications from the Indian nationals for one post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Project Associate for a SERB sponsored research project.

Title of the Project

Development of Layered MXene Heterostructure for Hydrogen Storage: High capacity sustainable Material

Funding Agency

Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)

Position

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/Project Associate

Job Duration

Initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years (project tenure). Temporary position, renewable based on performance.

Principal Investigator

Dr. Shweta Meena, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, NIT Kurukshetra

Monthly Emolument

  • JRF: Rs. 31,000 (Consolidated) for GATE or CSIR/UGC NET qualified candidates.
  • Project Associate: Rs. 25,000 (Consolidated) for candidates without GATE or CSIR/UGC NET.

Essential Qualification

M. Tech. in VLSI/ECE/ Materials Science Engg or M.Sc. in Electronics Science/Chemistry/Physics with a minimum of first division (60% marks or equivalent grade) and passing of GATE/NET test. Computational knowledge is a must.

Desirable Qualification

Research experience/expertise in the computational approaches of 2D functional materials, optoelectronics, density functional theory is preferential.

Age Limit

28 years.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should send their application in the prescribed format, including a photograph and signed copies of educational qualifications, and a statement of interest to Dr. Shweta Meena (PI) by email or post by April 25th, 2025.

Contact Information

Email: mail2shwetameena@nitkkr.ac.in

Address: Dr. Shweta Meena, Assistant Professor, Room No. 212, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra-136119, Haryana, India.

Terms and Conditions

The position is purely on temporary basis and will be governed by the administrative conditions of Research & Consultancy Cell, NIT Kurukshetra.

  1. Candidates before appearing for the interview shall ensure that they are eligible for the position they intend to apply.
  2. Interested candidates should send their filled application including photograph and signed scan copy of educational qualifications, research publications and a statement of interest on or before 25.04.2025. The application should be sent to Dr. Shweta Meena, Assistant Professor, Room No. 212, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana-136119, India or through e-mail at mail2shwetameena@nitkkr.ac.in.
  3. Candidate should have good bench work capability, technical writing skills and working knowledge of computer.
  4. The project duration is 3 years which is co-terminus with the project.
  5. No TA/DA is permissible for appearing in the interview and joining in case of selection.
  6. The interview schedule will be notified to the shortlisted candidates by email soon after the last date of application.
  7. Candidate shall bring along with them the original degree(s)/certificate(s) and experience certificate(s) at the time of interview for verification.
  8. Appointment will be contractual in nature.
  9. Only short-listed candidates will be communicated to appear in the interview and no other communication in this regard will be entertained.
  10. Candidates will be informed by e-mail about the interview date. So, candidate must provide valid e-mail IDs in their application.
  11. The position is temporary and is extendable till the completion of project subject to satisfactory performance.
  12. The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information, other documents and photographs submitted.
  13. The Institute reserves the right to cancel the recruitment without assigning any reason.
  14. The candidate selected for the above position will have the option to register for PhD program at NIT Kurukshetra. However, for admission to PhD program, the candidate must meet eligibility requirements as per the rules and regulation of NIT-Kurukshetra.

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: 25 April, 2025
  • Interview Schedule: Notified to shortlisted candidates by email soon after the last date of application.
  • Interview Date: Candidates will be informed by e-mail.

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