NIT Srinagar Job Vacancies 2023 – Salary Rs. 31000+

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar is seeking applications from motivated and eligible candidates for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). The JRF will work on a research project titled “Seismic Wave-based Tools for the Characterization of Small-Strain Stiffness, Damping, and Anisotropy of Soils in the Laboratory,” which is funded by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The project has a duration of 1.5 years.

Job Details:

• • Job Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for DST-SERB Sponsored Project
  • Employer: National Institute of Technology Srinagar
  • Job Location: Srinagar

Eligibility Criteria:

• Essential Qualification:
  • B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
  • M.E./M.Tech. in Civil Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering/Mining Engineering/Allied disciplines from a recognized university with a minimum of 70% or 7.0 CPI/CGPA (Preference given to GATE-qualified candidates).
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • Candidates with knowledge of laboratory geotechnical testing
  • Numerical modeling & simulation of geotechnical structures
  • Familiarity with the latest data acquisition systems and interpretation, etc.

Fellowship: The selected candidate will receive a monthly fellowship of Rs. 31,000/- (plus 16% HRA as admissible) for 1.5 years.

Additional Opportunities:

1. The selected candidate may be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program as a regular full-time scholar, depending on the eligibility criteria of NIT Srinagar and available extended funding.
2. The initial appointment will be for one year, which is extendable up to 1.5 years or the end of the project based on performance. The selected candidate will be required to sign a service bond for a period of 1 year.

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should send their application, including a cover letter and detailed bio-data/resume/CV, with contact details of two referees. The CV should include contact details (address, mobile phone number, email ID), date of birth, qualifications, research experience, and publication details (if any).

All required testimonials (scanned copies of mark sheets, degree certificates, experience certificates, GATE certificate, valid identity proof, etc.) must be compiled into a single compressed (zip/rar format) file and sent via email to ritesh.ingale@nitsri.ac.in. Please clearly indicate the subject as “Application for the Post of JRF under SERB Funded Project.”

Application Deadline: 15th November 2023 (Wednesday) at 12:00 PM

Screening & Interview Process:

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their merit and project requirements. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting. Interviews will be conducted on 25th November 2023 in either physical or virtual mode. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview details via email. Please note that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview in physical mode.

Final Note:

The decision of the Director of NIT Srinagar will be final in all respects.

Explore this exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in geotechnical engineering and further your academic career at NIT Srinagar. Apply today and be a part of this innovative research project.