Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department of Electrical Engineering
Institute:
IIT Jodhpur
Country:
India
Research Field:
Electrical
Posted Date:
Apr 08, 2026
Deadline:
Apr 23, 2026
Offer Period:
5 months
Offer Start Date:
NA
Junior Research Fellow position in Grid Infrastructure Hardening Against Mega Heatwaves in India
Description:
- Impact analysis of Mega Heatwaves in operation of power grid and associated models
- Data gathering, Climate modelling, problem development, and research formulation
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- B.Tech/M.Tech./M.S./M.E. (Civil/Electrical/Power Engineering/Energy) Candidate with B.Tech. degree only must have a valid GATE score or admitted in B.Tech. program through national level exam such as JEE
- Age : 35 years
Preferred Qualification:
- At least one year of research experience on Energy vertical Basic Understanding of Climate Extremes, Modelling Parameters, and Energy systems Basic programming skills in python/matlab for data analytics, data mining or trend analysis
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- Tenure (in months) : 5 months
Benefits:
- Consolidated Compensation : Rs.37000 (Upto)
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Established in 2008, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur is a premier technical institute in Rajasthan dedicated to technology education, research, and innovation. Located on a sprawling 852-acre campus at NH 62, Karwar, the institute emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to education, focusing on areas like Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, AIoT, and advanced engineering. The campus, designed with sustainability in mind, offers modern, state-of-the-art laboratories, excellent sports facilities, and residential infrastructure. IIT Jodhpur has established specialized centers to bridge the gap between theoretical research and industrial needs, offering departments in Bioscience, Engineering, Management, and Humanities. Following NEP 2020 guidelines, the institute has also introduced bilingual BTech programs (Hindi and English) since 2024, aiming to cultivate high-quality innovators and engineers to contribute to national development. It is recognized as a growing center for AI/VR technology and sustainability research.
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