Position Summary
Position:
Department:
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Institute:
IIT ROORKEE
Country:
India
Research Field:
Electrical or Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Posted Date:
Mar 10, 2026
Deadline:
Mar 25, 2026
Offer Period:
3 years
Offer Start Date:
Apr 01, 2026
Design, Control, and Implementation of Active Current Source Gate Drivers for Wide Bandgap Device-Based Power Electronic Converters in Fusion Reactor Applications
Description:
- Applications are invited from lndian nationals only for project position(s) as per the details given below for the research project under the Principal invesligator: Dr. Satish Shamsundar Belkhode, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, and Co-PI: Dr. Avinash Kumar, Department of Electrical Engineering, lndian lnstitute of Technology Roorkee,
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
Candidates that fulfil following qualification criteria are encouraged to apply for the position:
- Minimum of 4-year Bachelor's degree OR a Master's degree
- Qualifying Degree Disciplines: Electrical or Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Equivalent disciplines.
- 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 qualifuing degree from the Ministry of Education funded Technical Institutions (erstwhile CFTIs of MoE))
Preferred Qualification:
Not Available
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
Duration: 3 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.-i- HRA as per BRNS norms (for first t o years) SRF: Rs. 42,000/- p.m. .+ HRA as per BRNS norms (for third year)
Application Process:
Documents Required:
- Detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree/certificates obtained, papers published research experience, etc.
- Copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate.
How to apply:
- Click here to apply
Terms:
- Candidates before appearing for the interview shall ensure that they are eligible for the position they intend to apply. Qualifications for the position are mentioned in point 4.
- Preference will be given to OBC/SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
- Candidates should also make themselves familiar with job description (Point 7) beforehand.
- Candidates desiring to appear for the Interview should submit their applications through through online form for which link and QR code is given below. Candidates will require following documents for filling the online form: i) Detailed CV including chronological discipline of degree/certificates obtained, papers published research experience, etc. ii) Copies of degree/certificate and experience certificate.
- The interview will be held online. Date and time of interview along with meeting link will be communicate, to the shortlisted candidates via email.
- Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates on equal qualifications and experience.
- The project positions start at the earliest possible, preferably by 1st April,2026.
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Established in 1847 as the Thomason College of Civil Engineering and converted to an IIT in 2001, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) is a premier technical institution of national importance located in Uttarakhand, India. As one of Asia’s oldest engineering colleges, it boasts 23 academic departments covering engineering, sciences, and humanities. With a sprawling campus, IITR offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, holding a top ranking among Indian engineering and architecture schools. The institute is known for its research, industrial collaborations, and robust alumni network, consistently ranking among the top technical institutes in India according to the NIRF ranking.
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Disclaimer:
This position is published for informational purposes. Please refer to the official application link for the most accurate and up-to-date details.