"Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Advanced Aerial Mapping (AAM) Rider"

Opening Date: 24th January 2022

Closing Date: 7th February 2022

Applications are invited for the posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a research project entitled “Advanced Aerial Mapping (AAM) Rider: Yield Detection System for Mango Farms using UAVs”

Project Summary:

To develop the solutions for the yield detection in mango farms by capturing the 360 degree images using the cutting edge technological advancements such as Drones, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoTs), Computer Vision (CV), etc. The idea is to have the Drone rider who can collect the data from the mango farms. The collected data will be processed with the help of object detection techniques for the mango fruit detection which is required to measure the yield in mango farms.

JRF Positions available: 2

Interested and eligible applicants may submit their application through the following link only: https://forms.gle/4uxRitiBidorWY87A. A detailed Curriculum Vitae describing the working knowledge as per notification along with soft copies of Mark Sheets and Certificates should be uploaded. In case of any queries, you may contact yrv.prasad@iiits.in (PI of the project) w.r.t. to the application process. Selected candidates must be able to report to the institute immediately.

Note:

1. The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information, other documents and photographs submitted.
2. The Institute reserves the right to accept applications at any time, and consider candidates of exceptional credentials without applications. Qualification and experience may be relaxed at any point of time for exceptional candidates.
3. Mere, possessing the prescribed qualification does not ensure that the candidate would be called for Interview. The shortlisting will be done based on the need of the project.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the interview date. So, the candidate must provide valid E-mail IDs in their applications.
5. Applicants in government/semi-government employment must submit a “No Objection Certificate” from the employer.
6. The first and foremost responsibility of the candidate is to fulfill the jobs’ requirements to complete the above mentioned project in a timely manner.
7. Leaving the project before the end of the project is strongly discouraged. Candidates will not be entitled for any experience certificate if leaving the project without completing it.
8. The association between PI and the candidate can be discontinued at any time by giving one month’s notice in writing either by the PI of the project to the candidate, or by candidate to the PI of the project.
9. The progress of the project will be monitored continuously and JRF/PA may be asked to leave in case of unsatisfactory performance.
10. Candidates selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program in IIIT Sri City, provided they satisfy the eligibility criterion followed by the selection process laid down by the institute.
11. Experience letters will be provided, only if the candidate completes the project.
12. The above mentioned positions are puly temporary, association of the candidates with the institute will automatically end on the closing date of the project.