Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department of Electrical Engineering
Institute:
IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Country:
India
Research Field:
Electronics
Posted Date:
Apr 10, 2026
Deadline:
Apr 30, 2026
Offer Period:
6 Months Extendable up to 1 Year
Offer Start Date:
NA
Project Associate position in Development of a fault-tolerant PV-battery based micro-grid testbed suitable for rural electrification
Description:
- Applications are invited for the post of “Project Associate (PA)” position in a research project titled “Development of a fault-tolerant PV-battery based micro-grid testbed suitable for rural electrification” sponsored by CPRI, Bengaluru.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- B.E/ B.Tech in Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer Engineering or any allied branches.
- Age : The upper age limit is 35 years (relaxation applicable as per GOI norms)
Preferred Qualification:
- Experience in simulation/experimentation with power electronic converters/ PV arrays.
OR
- Experience in applications of machine learning/ deep learning.
OR
- Experience in battery modeling, SoH/SoC estimation
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- Initially for 6 Months Extendable up to 1 Year
Benefits:
- Emoluments : 30000+ HRA
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
IIT (BHU) Varanasi, officially designated as an Indian Institute of Technology in 2012, is a premier public engineering institution located within the 1300-acre Banaras Hindu University campus. Originally founded in 1919 as the Banaras Engineering College and formerly known as IT-BHU, it is one of India's oldest and most prestigious engineering schools. The institute comprises 15 departments, 3 interdisciplinary schools, and a humanities department, offering 4-year B.Tech, 5-year B.Arch, and 5-year Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) programs, alongside M.Tech, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. options. Consistently ranked among top engineering institutes, IIT BHU boasts a robust alumni network and strong industry partnerships, facilitating excellent placement opportunities with top-tier companies. Located in the historic city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, it is known for its rigorous academic standards, vibrant campus life, and active coding culture. With a legacy exceeding a century, the institute is dedicated to producing high-quality research, innovation, and industry-ready engineers who have served the nation with distinction.
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