Job Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Department of Electronics Engineering, IIT (BHU)

🔬 Title:

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for TTDF-Sponsored 6G Research Project at IIT (BHU)

📋 Summary:

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) BHU, Varanasi invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the project titled “Empowering Sixth Sense Capabilities of Communication Network: Design and Development of Test-Bed for RIS-enabled Joint Sensing and Communication Systems.” This project is funded by the Technology Development Fund (TTDF) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India.

🧑‍💼 Designation:

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

📚 Subject Area:

Electronics and Communication Engineering

(Specialization in Communication Systems, MATLAB, or FPGA preferred)

📍 Location:

Department of Electronics Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi – 221005

Uttar Pradesh, India

✅ Eligibility/Qualification:

For M.Tech. holders:

• M.Tech. (First Class) in Electronics and Communication Engineering or allied areas
• B.Tech. (First Class) in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• GATE Qualified

For B.Tech. only candidates:

• B.Tech. (minimum 75%) in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• GATE Qualified

Desirable:

• Experience or familiarity with communication systems, MATLAB, and/or FPGA implementation

🧪 Job Description:

The selected candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of a Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS)-enabled test-bed for Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) systems, which are key enablers for 6G wireless networks. Tasks will include system design, simulations, hardware implementation, and testing.

💰 Salary:

• ₹37,000/- per month + HRA as per Government norms

⏳ Tenure:

The position is purely temporary and co-terminous with the project.

🎂 Age Limit:

As per Government of India rules (age relaxation applicable for reserved categories)

👥 Number of Posts:

01 (One)

📅 Last Date to Apply:

Published: 25 June 2025

📬 How to Apply:

• Prepare a single PDF file with the filled application form (attached in the advertisement), certificates, marksheets, experience documents, age proof, and caste certificate (if applicable).
• Email the PDF to icclab.iitbhu@gmail.com
• CC the application to atul.ece@iitbhu.ac.in
• Use the subject line: “Application for the position of JRF in TTDF 6G ISAC Project”
• Note: No hard copy submission required. Originals must be shown at the time of the interview if shortlisted.

📝 General Instructions:

• The position is temporary and does not guarantee any regular appointment at IIT (BHU).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
• Selected candidates must be ready to join immediately.
• The selection committee reserves the right to shortlist based on higher qualifications or relevant experience.

📞 Contact for Queries:

Dr. Atul Kumar

Principal Investigator & Assistant Professor

Department of Electronics Engineering, IIT (BHU)

Email: atul.ece@iitbhu.ac.in

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