Job Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - National Institute of Technology Goa

Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Development of Metaheuristic Algorithms based Maximum Power Point Tracking Controllers for various Grid-Connected/Stand-Alone PV System to Enhance the Maximum Power Generation Capability

Summary: National Institute of Technology Goa is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on a Research & Development project sponsored by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. The selected candidate will work under the guidance of Dr. Suresh Mikkili in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Designation: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Subject Area: Electrical Engineering/Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Location: National Institute of Technology Goa, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa – 403 401, India

Eligibility/Qualification:

• M.Tech./M.E. in relevant specializations of Electrical Engineering/Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks (or a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale)
• GATE Qualified

Job Description:

• Conduct research on the development of Metaheuristic Algorithms based Maximum Power Point Tracking Controllers for Grid-Connected/Stand-Alone PV Systems.
• Collaborate with the research team and assist in designing and implementing experiments.
• Analyze data, perform simulations, and evaluate the performance of the developed algorithms.
• Contribute to the publication of research findings in journals and conferences.
• Assist in the preparation of project reports and documentation.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in the field of Grid-tied PV Systems, MPP Techniques, Optimization Techniques, Multi-level Inverters, and FPGA/dSPACE/DSP Controller programming.

Salary: Rs. 31,000/- per month (for the first 2 years) and Rs. 35,000/- per month (for the 3rd year) plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per the Institute norms.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Filled application form (as given in the advertisement)
• Updated CV
• Attested copies of certificates and supporting documents

Applications should reach Dr. Suresh Mikkili (Principal Investigator) at the below-given address latest by 05th June 2023. Alternatively, applicants can send a scanned copy of the filled and signed application form along with scanned copies of mark sheets/relevant documents to mikkili.suresh@nitgoa.ac.in with the subject line "Application for the post of JRF in the Department of EEE under DST/SERB/EEQ/2021/000294".

Last Date for Apply: 05 June 2023

For more information, please visit the website: www.nitgoa.ac.in or contact Dr. Suresh Mikkili at +917588133009 or 0832-2404214.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.