"Junior Research Fellow (JRF)"

Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a time bound research project sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) (Project No. ANRF/ECRG/2024/000310/ENS) for a temporary period purely on contractual basis as per the following details:

Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Number of Vacancy: 01

Project Title: Uniform Metallization of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) for High-Performance Space Hardware Applications: A Sustainable Solution

Funding Agency: ANUSANDHAN NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (ANRF)

Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Manjesh Kumar, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Project Tenure: 3 Years

Job Description: The JRF will work on the metallization of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) space hardware components, such as RF antennas. Responsibilities include developing electroplating, micro-machining, and electropolishing setups, performing finite element analysis, conducting experiments, and carrying out various characterization techniques. The candidate will be involved in preparing manuscripts for high quality journals, conferences and Patents.

Qualification: Candidates with a first-class master’s degree or Final year (M.E./M.Tech./M.S.) in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production/Metallurgy and Materials/Design Engineering, or any other relevant specialization are eligible. Required skills: Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing processes, micro-machining, electro-less and electro-plating, RF testing, surface characterization, design for manufacturing, and finite element analysis.

Upper Age Limit: Age not exceeding 32 years as of the date of the interview. Age relaxation is allowed up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH/OBC/WOMEN candidates.

Fellowship: (₹37,000 + 16% HRA = ₹42,920/month) (initially first two years) and thereafter (₹42,000 + 16% HRA = ₹48,720/month) till the end of the project.

Registration for PhD.: Selected candidates may be allowed to enroll in the PhD program at SRM University AP, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for the PhD qualification process as per institute regulations.