Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET University), Kanathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has announced Project Associate Recruitment for an AICTE-funded research project under the Research Promotion Scheme (RPS – Lab to Market). The deemed-to-be university is hiring for a project titled “An Adaptive Temperature Telemetry and Control System for Defect-Free Friction Stir Welding: A Cyber-Physical System Approach,” led by Principal Investigator Dr. S. Bharathi Raja, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Candidates with an M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, Mechatronics, ECE, Embedded Systems, or Instrumentation are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates were requested to submit their applications by 31st August 2026.
Date Posted: 3nd September 2026
Hiring Organization Name: Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET University)
Organization Profile: AMET University is a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, located at Kanathur, Chennai. This recruitment is being carried out for a research project funded by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the Research Promotion Scheme (RPS – Lab to Market), reflecting the institution’s ongoing focus on funded research and industry-relevant technology development.
Job Title/Designation:
- Project Associate (PA)
Vacancy available in departments:
- Department of Mechanical Engineering (Project: Adaptive Temperature Telemetry and Control System for Friction Stir Welding)
Required Qualifications:
- M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, Mechatronics, ECE, Embedded Systems, Instrumentation, or an equivalent discipline
- First Class or equivalent CGPA in both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
- Good academic record throughout
Candidate Profile:
- Strong technical background in the relevant engineering discipline
- Interest in hardware/software development, telemetry systems, and friction stir welding research
- Willingness to work on data acquisition, signal processing, and result analysis
- Ability to contribute to publications in SCI/Scopus journals and support patent or technology-transfer activities
- Interest in registering for a Full-Time Ph.D. at AMET University, if selected
Responsibilities:
- Carry out research activities and hardware/software development for temperature telemetry systems
- Conduct friction stir welding experiments and manage data acquisition and signal processing
- Analyze experimental results and prepare technical reports
- Support publishing in SCI/Scopus indexed journals and assist with patent or technology-transfer processes
- Present research findings at conferences and assist the Principal Investigator as required
Fellowship: ₹25,000 per month plus 27% HRA, or as per AICTE/University norms
Tenure: One year, extendable based on performance and availability of funds; purely temporary and co-terminus with the project
Project Duration: Three (3) years
Selection Procedure: Shortlisting based on credentials, followed by a Technical Interview (no TA/DA provided)
Job Location: Kanathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Apply Mode: Email
Last Date to Apply: 31st August 2026
How to Apply: Interested candidates are requested to submit a Cover Letter, CV, Degree Certificates, Mark Statements, GATE/NET score (if applicable), Publications, and Experience Certificates, consolidated into a single PDF, with the email subject line “Your Name_Application for Project Associate – AICTE RPS Project.”
Email address to apply: [email protected]
Contact Number: 8838309682
Organization address: Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET University), Kanathur, Chennai – 603112, Tamil Nadu, India,
Reference Source: This Project Associate Recruitment notification was received directly from the institution.
This Project Associate Recruitment at AMET University offers a valuable opportunity for engineering graduates to gain hands-on research experience in an AICTE-funded project focused on friction stir welding and cyber-physical systems. With the added benefit of a defined fellowship and the option to pursue a Full-Time Ph.D. at the university, this role suits candidates keen on building a research career. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their consolidated application to the email address above and reach out for updates, since the stated submission date has already passed.
