| The Department of Civil Engineering, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur is inviting applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under the CSIR-ASPIRE sponsored research project titled: โPedestrian Safety at Signalized Intersection Crosswalks under Left-Hand Driving Conditions.โ This position is purely contractual and temporary, but selected candidates will have a chance to pursue a Ph.D. at VNIT based on performance and eligibility. The project work involves hands-on research in transportation engineering, simulation, data analysis, and field studies. |
๐ Position Summary โ JRF (CSIR-ASPIRE Project)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Title | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Number of Posts | 01 |
| Sponsoring Agency | CSIR-HRDG (ASPIRE project) |
| Project Title | Pedestrian Safety at Signalized Intersection Crosswalks under Left-Hand Driving Conditions |
| Department | Civil Engineering |
| Project Duration | Initially for 6 months; extendable up to 3 years based on performance |
| Fellowship | โน37,000/month (1st & 2nd year) โน42,000/month (3rd year) |
| Age Limit | 28 years (relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women candidates) |
| Educational Qualification | – B.Tech/B.E. in Civil Engineering – M.Tech/M.E. in Transportation (or relevant) – First class required – Valid GATE score (old GATE score acceptable) |
| Desirable Skills | โข Pedestrian safety knowledge โข Signal design โข VISSIM simulation โข Statistical analysis โข Python or C++ coding |
| Job Responsibilities | โข Field data collection (drones/cameras) โข Simulation & statistical modeling โข Report writing โข Literature survey โข Technical documentation |
| Ph.D. Opportunity | Yes โ Eligible as per VNIT Civil Engineering Department’s rules (Link) |
| Selection Process | Written test and/or interview (Only shortlisted candidates will be called) |
| Application Deadline | 5th May 2025 |
| Application Mode | Email the application form + documents as a single PDF to: arpitasaha@civ.vnit.ac.in |
| Email Subject Line | โApplication for the Post of JRF in the Civil Engineering Department under CSIR-HRDG-ASPIREโ |
| Documents Required | Application form, CV, certificates, GATE scorecard, experience letters, etc. |
| Contact Person | Dr. Arpita Saha Email: arpitasaha@civ.vnit.ac.inPhone: +91-9690806002 / 0712-2802258 |
| Official Address | Dept. of Civil Engineering, VNIT, Room No-308, New Academic Building, Nagpur โ 440010 |
| TA/DA for Interview | Not provided |
| Important Note | Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Final decision rests with Director, VNIT. |
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