Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department of Electrical Engineering,
Institute:
IIT ROORKEE
Country:
India
Research Field:
Power Electronics, GaN based AC-DC converter design, GaN based DC-DC converter
Posted Date:
Mar 09, 2026
Deadline:
Mar 24, 2026
Offer Period:
2 years
Offer Start Date:
NA
The smart Energy Metering and Billing System (SEMB): Enhancing EV Charging Infrastructure for Efficiency and Accessibility
Description:
Applications are invited from Indian nationals only for project position(s) as per the details given below for the research project under thc Principal investigators: Dr. Apurv Kumar Yadav, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian institute of Technology Roorkee.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- Minimum of 4-year Bachelor's degree OR a Master's degree (M.tech/ M.E./M.S. by research)
- Degree in Electrical or Electrical and electronics engineering with specialization in power electronics or Equivalent.
- Qualified in a national level test, such as- GATE / CEED / JEST / UGC-NET /CSIR-NET including
lectureship (Assistant Professorship) / Ph.D. only. (Requirements of the national level tests such as GATE/NET- is exempted for candidates having >= 8.0 CGPA in qualiFying degree from the Ministry of Education funded Technical Institutions (erstwhile CFTIs of-MoE))
Preferred Qualification:
Not Available
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:
- Emoluments : JRF: Rs. 37,000/- p.m. (for first two years)
Application Process:
Documents Required:
In a single pdf
- Detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree/certificates, papers, research experience. etc.
- Copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate
How to apply:
- email - apurv@ee.iitr.ac.in
- Preference will be given to OBC/SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
- Note: The selected candidate will get an opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. (Once a project is over candidate
will be given MHRD fellowship as per the lnstitute policy)
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Established in 2008 and located on a 400-acre sustainable campus along the Sabarmati River in Gujarat, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is a premier public technical university recognized for its focus on undergraduate education, interdisciplinary research, and holistic development. Ranked among top engineering institutions (e.g., #25 by NIRF 2025 Engineering), IIT Gandhinagar offers diverse B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs with a unique, flexible curriculum that encourages critical thinking and creativity. The institute emphasizes student-centric learning, often featuring a mandatory five-week foundation program to foster ethics, arts, and physical fitness. Known for its strong international collaboration, a 5-star GRIHA-certified green campus, and vibrant student life, it provides excellent infrastructure and academic freedom. IIT Gandhinagar also actively encourages innovation through its Maker Bhavan and research collaborations
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