Applications are invited for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position (on contract basis) to work under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) sponsored project under Inclusivity Research Grant (IRG) entitled “Optimization and Development of Microcube Wind Power Systems for Sustainable Low-Wind-Speed Applications in Decentralized Residential and Off-Grid Energy Use”.
Post Date: 21st August 2025
Hiring Organization: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) Nagpur
Organization Profile: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (abbreviated VNIT Nagpur), also referred to as NIT Nagpur, formerly Regional College of Engineering, Nagpur (REC) and Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering, Nagpur (VRCE), is a premier public engineering and research institution in India. It is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, in central India. The institute has been consistently ranked among the best fifteen engineering colleges in India. It was established in June 1960 by the Government of India and later named in honor of engineer, planner, and statesman, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
Project position : JRF
Title of the project: “Optimization and Development of Microcube Wind Power Systems for Sustainable Low-Wind-Speed Applications in Decentralized Residential and Off-Grid Energy Use”.
Duration of the project: 36 Months (maximum) or until completion of the project (whichever is earlier).
Fellowship amount: Rs. 37,000/- per month consolidated (for the first 2 years), Rs. 42,000/- per month consolidated (for 3rd year)
Eligibility requirements: Candidate should hold an M.E./ M. Tech. with First class in Electrical Engineering and equivalent with specialization in Power System/Electronics and Drives/Renewable Energy Systems with a minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA from a recognized university/institute with a good academic background and the candidate will be knowledge in engaged in performing CFD analysis using ANSYS, Fusion 360, or SolidWorks with a focus on aerodynamic design and optimization. Responsibilities include simulating airflow, analyzing the performance of components like turbine blades, and enhancing system efficiency through iterative modeling and testing in low-wind environments is desirable. Candidates must have a qualifying GATE/NET score will be preferred (old GATE/NET score can also be considered).
How to Apply: Interested candidates are requested to submit duly filled application form in the format (available online on the institute website www.vnit.ac.in) along with self-attested enclosures (CV, Mark Sheets, Degree certificates, GATE score card, Caste certificate if applicable and any other relevant documents) as a single pdf file through email and post (hard copy) to the Principal Investigator (PI) before the deadline. Please mention “Application for the Post of JRF in the Electrical Engineering Department” in the subject line of the email. Provide complete information regarding all essential eligibility conditions; incomplete applications will be rejected.
Dr. Jawaharlal Bhukya, Assistant Professor (Principal Investigator)
Department of Electrical Engineering, VNIT, South Ambazari Road, Nagpur – 440010, Maharashtra
[email protected]
Applications should reach on or before August 25, 2025.
Address:
Dr. Jawaharlal Bhukya, Assistant Professor (Principal Investigator)
Department of Electrical Engineering,
VNIT, South Ambazari Road, Nagpur – 440010, Maharashtra
