Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Position at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, India
About Position/Job
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur invites applications for a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. This position supports the project “Model Development for Storage System Troubleshooting and Workload Characterization (TWC)”, aiming to develop advanced models for optimizing storage systems. The role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research, aligned with the department’s focus on technological innovation and practical applications in computer engineering.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
- Department: Computer Science and Engineering
- Research Field: Computer Science
- Location: India
- Number of Post: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Research Fellowship
- Start Date (Anticipated): May 2025
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week
- Salary Range: Up to ₹37,000 (depending on qualification and experience)
- Required Degree/Diploma: BE/BTech/ME/MTech/MSc
Research Area
- Storage System Troubleshooting
- Workload Characterization
- Computer Systems
- Data Analysis
- Performance Modelling
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- BE/B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in CSE/IT/ECE/Mathematics, or related Computer Science fields.
- Selection through any one of the following:
- National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
- National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments/Agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.E./M.Tech with a valid GATE/NET qualification.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research on model development for troubleshooting storage systems.
- Analyze workload characteristics to optimize storage performance.
- Collaborate with the Advanced Technology Group (ATG) of NetApp India.
- Prepare research reports and presentations as required by the project.
- Assist the Principal Investigator (Prof. Bivas Mitra) in project activities.
Application Process
Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the IIT online recruitment platform (or as specified in the official advertisement).
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic Certificates
- GATE/NET scorecard (if applicable)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 25 April 2025
- Deadline: 16 May 2025
- Interview Date: To be announced
Useful Links
- Institution Website: IITK Official Website
- Job Posting: View Official Notification
- Apply Now: Submit Your Application
