Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department of Electrical Engineering
Institute:
IIT Roorkee
Country:
India
Research Field:
Not Available
Posted Date:
Jan 27, 2026
Deadline:
Feb 14, 2026
Offer Period:
2 Years
Offer Start Date:
NA
High Frequency GaN based Electronic power conditioner for solid State power Amplifier
Description:
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the following project position under the research project led by Dr. Apurv Kumar Yadav, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.
Job Description:
- Design of GaN-based DC-DC converters.
- Development of planar magnetics and power converters.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- Minimum of a 4-year Bachelor's degree OR a Master's degree (M.Tech/M.E./M.S. by research).
- Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering with specialization in Power Electronics or equivalent.
- Qualified in GATE/CEED/JEST/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) or Ph.D
- Candidates with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 in their qualifying degree from Ministry of Education-funded Technical Institutions (formerly CFTIs) are exempted from the national-level test requirement.
Preferred Qualification:
- candidates having experience in hardware development of power converters are encouraged to apply
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- 2 years (The selected JRF candidate will have the opportunity to register for the Ph.D. program at IIT Roorkee as per institute norms)
Benefits:
- JRF: ₹37,000/- per month (for the first two years)
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- A detailed CV (including academic qualifications, certificates, research experience, and publications).
- Copies of degree/certificates and experience certificates
How to apply:
- Interested candidates should submit their applications as a single PDF via email to the Principal Investigator at apurv@ee.iitr.ac.in.
- The subject line of the email should be: JRF_ISRO_<Name>
- Last Date to Apply: 14th February 2026, by 5:00 PM.
- Interview Details: The interview will be conducted online. Shortlisted candidates will receive the date, time, and meeting link via email
- The selected candidate will have the opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. at IIT Roorkee. After the project ends, the candidate will be eligible for an MHRD fellowship as per institute policy.
- The selected candidate can join the project position immediately.
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, established in 1847 as Thomason College of Civil Engineering and elevated to an IIT in 2001, is a premier national institution located in Uttarakhand, India. It is known for its historic legacy, consistently ranking among top engineering colleges (NIRF #6 in 2024) and offering diverse, top-tier programs in engineering, technology, and architecture.
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