Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Interdisciplinary Studies and Sustainability at IIT Guwahati

About the position

IIT Guwahati invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Sustainability. The post is in the project "Futuristic risk assessment of temperature-humidity extremes due to climate change on human well-being and energy demand in the Indian sub-continent". The Principal Investigator is Sreeja Pekkat. The appointment is for 11 months.

Eligibility

• Graduate or post graduate degree in a professional course such as Water Resources Engg., Energy or Electrical Engg., with one of the following:

1. Selection through GATE or National Eligibility Test (CSIR/UGC NET), including lectureship (Assistant Professorship).
2. Selection through national level examinations conducted by Central Government departments and their agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOs, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IISc, IISER etc.

• Experience in machine learning, remote sensing and climate change will be preferred.

Fellowship / pay

• Recommended pay: Rs. 37000
• HRA: Rs. 5920
• Total: Rs. 42920 per month
• Duration: 11 months

How to apply

1. Visit the Recruitment Portal of the Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati: https://iitg.ac.in/rndproj/recruitment/.
2. Search for the project title given in the advertisement.
3. Follow the instructions on the portal and submit the online application by 2 Nov 2026.
4. Selection is by online interview. No separate call letter is sent.
5. For technical help, write to ernd@iitg.ac.in. For other queries, contact Sreeja Pekkat at sreeja@iitg.ac.in or 9435707140.