Job Description

Call for JRF Position in SERB Funded Project Applications are invited for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for a project funded by the SERB under the Start-up Research Grant (SRG). Name/Title of the project: 2D Material Based Multi-Responsive Soft Actuators for Bionic Robots (SRG/2023/001763) Duration of the position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 24 months Initially for a period of one year extendable to further one year subject to continuation of the project and satisfactory performance of the candidate. Name of Principal Investigator with Designation and Department: Dr Partha Kumbhakar, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Dharmaram College Post, Hosur Road, Bengaluru - 560029, Karnataka, India Eligibility: Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Master\'s degree in Physics/ Material Science from a recognized Institute/University or statutory body with a minimum of 60% aggregate score; For SC/ST category, the candidate must have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate score. Desirable qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates having CSIR/UGC JRF-NET including lectureship /GATE and working experience relevant to the project. Honorarium: Rs 31,000/- + HRA to Scholars who are selected through (a) National Eligibility Tests - CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship or GATE, or (b) A selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions. Candidates meeting the above requirements can submit their application (Curricular Vitae as well as a copy of M.Sc. Degree certificate and GATE/NET certificate if applicable) through an email to Dr Partha Kumbhakar via email partha.kumbhakar@christuniversity .in on or before 02 March, 2024 . The applicants will be called for an interview through online mode or in person, and no TA and DA will be given for attending the interview. The selected candidates are expected to join as soon as possible. For any further queries, kindly contact the PI.

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