JRF in Department of Mathematics

Job Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Summary: Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on a funded research project by the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The project involves developing robust graded and adaptive mesh techniques for fractional convection-reaction-diffusion model in higher dimensions.

Designation: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Research Area: Mathematics

Location: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, Maharashtra

Eligibility/Qualification: Candidates must have a First Class (C.P.I or C.G.P.A. greater than 6.75 on a 10 point scale) M.Sc/M.A. in Mathematics with GATE/CSIR-UGC JRF/NET qualification and sound knowledge in Numerical Analysis and programming languages like MATLAB/FORTRAN/C/C++.

Job Description: The initial appointment is for six months, which may be extended up to three years based on satisfactory performance. The selected candidate will receive a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 31,000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 35,000 per month for the third year. The JRF candidate will also have the opportunity to register for a regular Ph.D. program in Mathematics provided they meet the eligibility criteria for the program in the Department of Mathematics.

How to Apply: Interested candidates must submit a duly filled application form in the proper format, which is available on the VNIT website. Candidates should also provide self-attested photocopies of necessary documents such as mark sheets, degree certificates, GATE/CSIR-UGC JRF/NET scorecard, and other relevant documents. These documents can be sent by post or email to Dr. Pradip Roul, the Principal Investigator, at pradipvnit@yahoo.com. The last date for receiving applications is 10.04.2023.

Important Notes: Incomplete application forms will be rejected, and only shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email and called for an interview. Candidates must attend the interview at their own cost, and no TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview or joining the post. Original documents of photo ID/age proof/certificates/degrees/mark sheets must be presented at the time of the interview. The position is purely temporary for a limited period, and the decision of the Director, VNIT, will be final in all respects.