JRF Electronics Job in IIT Gandhinagar at Gandhinagar

IIT Gandhinagar invites applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a research project sponsored by the Gujarat Council of Science and Technology (GUJCOST), Government of Gujarat.

2. Project title: High-sensitivity detection of atmospheric pollutant gases to monitor the effects of industrial emissions on urban air quality

3. Eligibility Criteria: The selected candidate would satisfy the following conditions –

a) A Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering/ Electronics and Communications Engineering/ Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering from a recognized academic institute in India

b) Qualified the NET or GATE.

4. Compensation: As per the norms of GUJCOST for the salary for the JRF position is as follows –

a) Qualified NET/GATE qualified: Rs 25000 + 20% HRA

b) Not qualified NET/GATE qualified: Rs 18720 + 20% HRA

5. Duration of appointment: The appointment will initially be for a year with the possibility of renewal for up to one more year depending on the performance. This will be at the discretion of the appointing authority.

6. Required background/skills: The successful candidate will work in an inter-disciplinary environment in the Photonic Sensors Lab at IITGN (www.photonicsensorslab.com). The work will be at the intersection of photonics and electronics. The following skill set is required

a) proficiency in developing embedded systems (Arduino, Raspberry Pi etc)

b) knowledge of data acquisition and instrument control using LabVIEW

c) programming skills using Python and/or MATLAB

d) practical experience of experimental work photonic sensors would be useful but not essential