Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Department of Applied Sciences
Institute:
National Institute of Technology Delhi
Country:
India
Research Field:
Physics, instrumentation, Engineering, Technology
Posted Date:
22 Dec 2025
Deadline:
12 Jan 2026
Offer Period:
2 Years
Offer Start Date:
NA
Design and Development of Portable VIS-NIR Spectrometer for Detection of Pesticide Content in Fruits and Vegetables Products
Description:
- Applications are invited from the Indian citizens for the post of JRF purely on contract basis under the DST funded project entitled “Design and Development of Portable VIS-NIR Spectrometer for Detection of Pesticide Content in Fruits and Vegetables Products”. The details of the project are mentioned below:
- Principal Investigator Dr. Gyanendra Sheoran
- Title: Design and Development of Portable VIS-NIR Spectrometer for Detection of Pesticide Content in Fruits and Vegetables Products
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
Post graduation in Sciences (Physics/instrumentation/any relevant field)/ Graduation or post-graduation in Engineering/Technology qualified with valid GATE/NET/National level examination/Own fellowship. Age: JRF – 32 years Relaxation on qualification and age: SC/ST/OBC/WOMEN/PWD candidates will get relaxation as per Govt. of India Rules.
Preferred Qualification:
Candidates with an experience in dealing the optics/ prototyping of instruments, machine learning, 3D imaging, spectral imaging/ proficiency in MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python will be preferred.
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
The JRF position will be awarded for 2 years and the same candidates will be registered for Ph.D.
Benefits:
Salary/Emoluments 05. Duration JRF – Rs. 37000/- + 27%HRA
Application Process:
Documents Required:
CV [including date of birth, contact details - Mobile number, email and postal address, Educational/professional qualifications, Summary of completed/on-going research projects (only relevant to this project), Publications (Only SCI, if any), A statement showing his/her strength and compatibility with the project requirements; Contact details of two referees; Any other information
How to apply:
Interested candidates should apply with their documents via email to gsheoran@nitdelhi.ac.in by 12/01/2026. Date of Interview: The shortlisted candidates will be informed for the interview through email only. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Delhi is a public engineering institute established in 2010 as an Institute of National Importance, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD programs in Engineering, Science, and Management, known for its growing placements (high packages in IT/CS) and developing permanent campus in Narela, Delhi, aiming to provide quality technical education.
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