Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Field Assistant at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar, Assam, India
About the Job
NIT Silchar is inviting applications for a JRF and a Field Assistant position under a government-funded project focused on developing a low-cost early warning system for earthquake-induced landslides. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in disaster mitigation and geotechnical engineering in a reputed institute of national importance.
Job Details
- Position:
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Field Assistant (FA)
- Organization: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar
- Department: Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Location: Silchar, Assam, India
- Tenure: Temporary (up to 3 years or project duration)
- Age Limit: 35 years
- Working Hours: Full-time (As per project norms)
- Salary:
- JRF: ₹37,000 + HRA (with GATE/NET), ₹25,000 + HRA (without GATE/NET)
- Field Assistant: ₹18,000 + HRA
Research Area:
Earthquake-induced landslide detection, IoT, FPGA, Seismic Monitoring
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- JRF: M.Tech/M.E. in ECE/EE/E&I (with or without GATE/NET)
- Field Assistant: Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
- JRF: Experience with FPGA, IoT hardware, MATLAB, mobile app development, machine learning
- FA: Experience in field-based seismic data collection or landslide monitoring
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement IoT-based sensing platforms
- Field installation and calibration of monitoring systems
- Data acquisition and analysis using MATLAB or related tools
- Support in app development and wireless communication setup
- Assist in seismic site surveys and data recording
- Report writing and documentation for project reporting
Application Process
How to Apply:
Send the filled application form, CV, and self-attested documents to Dr. Kavicharan Mummaneni, NIT Silchar by post, mentioning the project title on the envelope. Also, email all documents to
- Email (1): kavicharan@ece.nits.ac.in
- Email (2): olympa@civil.nits.ac.in
Important Dates
Application Start Date: April 5, 2025
Application Deadline: April 21, 2025
Where to Apply
Institution Website: https://www.nits.ac.in
Job Posting Link: Download PDF Notification
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