Job Notification - Junior Research Fellow at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Organization Name
- English: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- Hindi: भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान, रुड़की
Designation
- English: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Hindi: कनिष्ठ अनुसंधान फेलो
Location Details
| City | Roorkee |
|---|---|
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 247667 |
| Street Address | Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, IIT Roorkee |
Employment Type and Duration
- Type: Temporary/Contractual
- Duration: 24 Months
Base Salary
₹37,000 per month (consolidated)
Important Dates
- Date of Advertisement: 17-April-2025
- Last Date to Apply: 05-May-2025 (by 5:00 PM)
- Interview Mode: Online (schedule will be sent to shortlisted candidates via email)
Project Title
Path Rakshak (Guardian of the Road) – A System for Enhancing Public Transport Safety with Real-time Ambiance and Driver Monitoring
Sponsoring Organization
IIT Mandi iHub & HCi Foundation
Departments Involved
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, IIT Roorkee
- Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Roorkee
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications:
- Postgraduate (M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc.): in Computer Science, Civil (Transportation), Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Automobile/Automotive Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, or allied fields. Must be GATE/NET (UGC, CSIR, etc.) qualified.
- OR
- Undergraduate (B.Tech./B.E./B.Sc.): in the same disciplines with strong academic credentials.
Age Limit
No specific age limit mentioned in the notification.
Reservation Details
Preference will be given to SC/ST candidates in case of equal qualifications and experience.
Application Fees
No application fee is required.
Selection Process
The selection process involves:
- Shortlisting based on eligibility and application review.
- Online interview for shortlisted candidates.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following documents to the Principal Investigator:
- Latest and detailed CV including chronological details of degrees and certificates.
- Experience details (research, industrial, and others).
- Scanned copies of degree/certificate and experience certificates (attested).
Original documents must be presented during the interview for verification.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on 05-May-2025.
The interview schedule will be intimated to shortlisted candidates via email.
Responsibilities
- Conduct field experiments and collect data based on project requirements.
- Design and develop algorithms for real-time vehicle condition monitoring.
- Develop models for detection of external hazards such as surrounding vehicles and potholes.
- Collaborate in meetings and discussions with stakeholders.
Desired Skills
- Hands-on experience with machine learning algorithms and image processing techniques.
- Proficiency in programming languages.
- Experience with hardware-related components for vehicle data collection.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
Official Links
- Official Website: https://iitr.ac.in
- Official Notification: Download the Official Notification
Contact Information
Principal Investigators:
- Dr. Tharun Kumar Reddy Bollu, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, IIT Roorkee
Phone: +91-1332-284979 - Dr. Sanhita Das, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Roorkee
Phone: +91-1332-285622
Other Important Information
- This position is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- The project focuses on enhancing public transport safety by addressing driver behavior, vehicle condition, and external environmental factors.
- No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
