National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli Junior Research Fellow (JRF)/ Project Associate – I

The National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) is inviting applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate I. This opportunity is part of a cutting-edge research project aimed at enhancing renewable energy integration through decentralized optimization. If you are passionate about power systems engineering and looking to contribute to a significant research initiative, this position could be your next career step.

Description

The project titled “Hosting Capacity and Flexibility Market Enhancement using Decentralized Optimization in TSO-DSO-DER coordinated Framework” is funded by the Advanced Research Grant (ARG) under ANRF. It focuses on developing a decentralized framework to enhance renewable energy integration by optimizing hosting capacity, flexibility utilization, and market participation. The project aims to increase power exchange capability, enhance DER flexibility, and mitigate network congestion through innovative approaches like Distribution Locational Marginal Pricing (DLMP).

Position

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate I

Eligibility

JRF: B.E/B.Tech. with First class in Electrical Engineering (EE) / Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) / Electrical and computers Engineering/ Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE) Preference: M.E/MTech. in Power systems Engineering or equivalent (First class i.e. 60% or 6.5 CGPA) from recognized University/Institute with GATE score.

Project Associate – I: B.E/B.Tech. with First class in Electrical Engineering (EE) / Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) / Electrical and computers Engineering/ Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE) Preference: M.E/MTech. in Power systems Engineering or equivalent (First class i.e. 60% or 6.5 CGPA) from recognized University/Institute.

Minimum Monthly Remuneration

• For GATE qualified Candidates: JRF: First two years Rs. 37,000/- + HRA and Rs. 42,000/- +HRA for 3rd year (till last date of project)
•  For Non-Gate Qualified Candidates: Project Associate – I: First two years Rs. 30,000/- + HRA and 33,000/- + HRA for 3rd year (till last date of project) 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications in the prescribed format available on the NIT Trichy website by July 17, 2026. Applications must be sent as a single PDF document to ankur@nitt.edu, including all relevant supporting documents. Additionally, candidates must fill out the Google form below: https://forms.gle/bbssYptRq9NsLbfo9 provided in the official notification.

Important Date

The deadline for application submission is July 17, 2026, by 5:00 PM.

Job Location

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-620015, Tamil Nadu, India.

For Additional Information

For further details, candidates can contact Dr. Ankur Singh Rana, the Principal Investigator, at ankur@nitt.edu or call 0431-2503276 during working hours.

Reference: https://www.nitt.edu/home/other/jobs/EEE_JRF_PA-I_JUL_2026.pdf

 Highlights

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on a government-funded project at a prestigious institution. Successful candidates will have the chance to contribute to significant advancements in renewable energy integration and may also register for a Ph.D. program at NIT Trichy, subject to fulfilling the institute’s norms.

🔖 Post Expires on 17^th July 2026