Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Electronics Engineering at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

About the position

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad invites applications for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post in Electronics Engineering. The post is under the sponsored project "Microseismic Wave Detection in Coal Mines Using Fiber Optic Geophones for Artificial Intelligence-Based Structural Health Monitoring". The project is sponsored by TexMin Foundation (TIH) under DST, Government of India. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Amitesh Kumar (Associate Professor), Department of Electronics Engineering.

Eligibility

• M.Tech / M.E. / M.S. in Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering / Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering / Optical / Opto-Electronics, OR M.Sc or M.Sc. Tech. in Physics / Electronics or equivalent degree with a minimum of first class or above from a reputed institute.
• Candidates must have qualified GATE / CSIR-UGC NET examination.
• Desirable: experience in COMSOL, machine learning and programming (Python/MATLAB) in the relevant field.
• Age and relaxation: as per the norms of the Govt. of India.

Fellowship / pay

Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (as applicable) per month.

Tenure: 12 months, or until the completion of the project, whichever comes earlier. The position may be converted into a regular JRF of the institute at any point, subject to IIT (ISM) rules.

How to apply

1. Read the official notice.
2. Fill the online application form at https://forms.gle/E2atwF5V6PUGFiMd6.
3. Submit before 15 Nov 2026, 11:30 PM.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date. The interview may be online or offline. No TA/DA is paid.