NIT Jamshedpur JRF Recruitment 2026 – Electrical Engineering Research Project

NIT Jamshedpur JRF Recruitment 2026 – Electrical Engineering Research Project

The National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur (NIT Jamshedpur) invites applications from eligible Indian nationals for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under an Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)-sponsored research project in the Department of Electrical Engineering.

The selected candidate will work on the design, simulation, and experimental evaluation of high-efficiency three-phase propulsion drives for electric mobility applications.

Position Overview

About the Research Project

The Department of Electrical Engineering at NIT Jamshedpur is undertaking an ANRF-sponsored research project titled:

“Design and Experimental Evaluation of Resonant Gate Driving in High-Efficiency GaN-Based Three-Phase Propulsion Drives for E-Mobility.”

The research focuses on developing and experimentally evaluating advanced gate-driving techniques for high-efficiency propulsion systems using Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology.

The project involves analytical, simulation-based, and experimental research related to electric drives, power electronics, and inverter systems for electric mobility applications.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• B.Tech./M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent degree.

• A valid GATE qualification, as specified in the advertisement.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with specialisation or knowledge in:

• Power Electronics and Drives

• Electrical Machines and Drives

• GaN-based power semiconductor devices

• Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor devices

• Gate-driver design and analysis

• Electric vehicle technologies

Research Responsibilities

The selected Junior Research Fellow will undertake research activities involving:

• Analysis of driving circuits for wide-bandgap semiconductor devices.

• Simulation and experimental evaluation of gate-driving systems.

• Research on semiconductor devices and inverter design.

• Technical investigations supporting high-efficiency electric propulsion systems.

Fellowship and Financial Support

Note: The appointment is initially for one year and may be extended up to a total of 27 months, subject to project requirements and performance. The third-year fellowship rate applies only if the appointment reaches that period.

Appointment Duration

The JRF position is temporary and project-based.

• Initial appointment: 1 year

• Extension: Up to 27 months in total

• Extension conditions: Project requirements and satisfactory performance

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications through the online application form provided in the official advertisement.

Online Application Link:

https://forms.gle/mrEcGDUV1VCXSz7

Applicants should complete the form and submit the required information before the deadline.

Last Date: 10 November 2026, 11:59 PM (IST)

Important Dates

Project Investigator and Contact

Dr. Kundan Kumar
Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur

Official Institute Website: https://www.nitjsr.ac.in/

Job Domain

Primary Field: Engineering and Technology

Specialisation: Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electric Drives, Semiconductor Devices, and E-Mobility

Position Category: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Research Area: GaN-Based Power Electronics and Electric Vehicle Propulsion Systems

Job Location: Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India

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