Junior Research Fellow Recruitment – 2025 job notification announced by Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, for the post of Junior Research Fellow. Eligible candidates may apply through e-mail.
Hiring Organization: Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology
Organization Profile: Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology is renowned for its educational practices. The Institution offers undergraduate, Post-graduate, and doctoral programs in engineering and management. The Institution has made distinctive progress since its founding in 1997 by adopting unique and trending educational methodologies. Vel Tech is the first member from India to be part of CDIO, an innovative educational framework for producing the next generation of engineers. The TBI (Technology Business Incubator) of Vel Tech is recognized as the Center of Excellence under NIDHI by the Government of India. Vel Tech is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and research. We have state-of-the-art laboratories, research centres, and collaborations with leading industries and academic institutions worldwide. Global Alliances of Vel Tech has worked in International Relations with more than 390 Institutions across 30 countries and has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 120 Institutions for various Academic and Research exchange activities. Students, Faculty members, and Researchers get the collaborative platform for Academic projects, explore leading best practices and Research work with International Universities. Vel Tech believes that there are no boundaries in the pursuit of knowledge. Through these strategic alliances with international universities, the standard of education at Vel Tech will be on par with that of the best in the world.
Research Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Title of the project: UAAV based eDNA mapping of an aquatic ecosystem of Loktak lake for fishery management
Sponsoring/Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Essential Qualification:
- M.Tech / M.E. in Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, Water Resources Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related fields.
(OR)
M.Sc. in Marine Science, Environmental Science, Oceanography, Applied Geology, or related disciplines with relevant skills.
- GATE / NET / DBT-BET (Category II) qualified.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of aerial photogrammetry and spectral image acquisition
- Proficiency in geospatial tools (ENVI, QGIS/ArcGIS).
- Hands-on experience with echo sounders, bathymetric survey methods, and hydrographic data processing.
- Familiarity with shoreline mapping and aquatic zone characterization.
- Understanding of machine learning/deep learning for dataset fusion and layer masking
- Experience in Python, and MATLAB for scientific computing and model development
- Ability to use sampling systems for water collection and preservation.
Fellowship:
- 31,000 per month + 27% HRA as per norms (Totally Rs. 39,370/- per month)
Project Duration: 03 Years
Job Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Last date for the receipt of applications: 29/09/2025
Apply Mode: Through e-mail
Organization Website: https://www.veltech.edu.in
How to Apply: Candidates who are interested in research may immediately send their resumes along with scanned copies of all necessary certificates (in a single PDF) to the Email address below.
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
Address for Communication:
Dr. Surendar G,
Principal Investigator,
Department of Aeronautical Engineering,
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology,
400 feet Outer Ring Road,
Avadi, Chennai-600 062, Tamil Nadu.
