Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department of Electrical Engineering
Institute:
IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Country:
India
Research Field:
electronic
Posted Date:
Apr 10, 2026
Deadline:
Apr 30, 2026
Offer Period:
6 Months Extendable up to 2 Years
Offer Start Date:
NA
Research Associate position in Development of a fault-tolerant PV-battery based micro-grid testbed suitable for rural electrification
Project Description:
- Applications are invited for the post of “Research Associate (RA-1)” 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:
- PhD in Electrical Engineering or any allied branches with at least one paper in a SCI journal.
OR
- ME/MTech in Electrical Engineering or any allied branches with 3 years of research, teaching, and design and development experience & at least one paper in a SCI journal
Preferred Qualification:
- Experience in simulation/experimentation with power electronic converters/ PV arrays
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- Initially for 6 Months Extendable up to 2 Years
Benefits:
- Emoluments : 58000+ 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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