"Junior Research Fellow (JRF)"

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (2 positions) in the MAHA-EV Mission project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, under the supervision of Dr. Mahmadasraf A. Mulla, Dr. Aeidapu Mahesh, and Dr. Suresh Lakhimsetty. The project duration is up to three years, with an opportunity for the selected candidate to register for a Ph.D. program as per institute norms.

Post Date: 25th August 2025

Name of the Institute: Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Ichchhanath, Surat

Name of the Post: JRF

Title of the Project: Empowering Research in Indigenous Development of EV Sub-systems (ERIDES)

Sponsoring Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India

Number of Posts: 02

Duration: One year, extendable up to three years or till project ends

Essential Qualification: First Class in M.E./M.Tech. in Power Electronics, Power Electronics and Drives, Electrical Engineering, or related branches, and qualified GATE or NET.

Desirable Qualification: For JRF1: Background in Power Electronics & Drives, Programming with microcontrollers, Speed control techniques, PCB design, MATLAB simulations. For JRF2: Battery Management Systems, expertise in Deep Learning Algorithms, Python programming, Embedded programming, PCB design.

Fellowship: Rs. 37,000 + HRA (20%)

Important Dates: Last Date to Apply: 10th September 2025, 05:00 PM; Display of Eligible Candidates: 12th September 2025; Tentative Interview Date: 22nd–26th September 2025.

How to Apply: Send a soft copy of the application form with supporting documents via email to aeidapumahesh@eed.svnit.ac.in on or before 10th September 2025. Original documents must be presented at the interview. For detailed advertisement, click here.

Address of Correspondence: Dr. Aeidapu Mahesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Ichchhanath, Dumas Road – 395007, Gujarat, India.