| The Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Patna is inviting applications from motivated and eligible Indian nationals for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Project Associate-I (PA-I). The position is part of a research project funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), New Delhi, and will be supervised by Dr. Yogesh Kumar, Principal Investigator of the project. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a background in Manufacturing/Production Engineering who are passionate about experimental research in Directed Energy Deposition (DED-GMA) and Aluminium Alloy fabrication. |
Detailed Vacancy Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Development of Directed Energy Deposition Gas Metal Arc (DED-GMA) setup for fabricating Aluminium Alloy and Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Process Parameters on Metallurgical and Mechanical Properties of fabricated components |
| Broad Area of Research | Manufacturing / Production Engineering |
| Sponsoring Agency | Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), New Delhi |
| Position Title | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Project Associate-I (PA-I) |
| Number of Positions | 01 |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Yogesh Kumar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Patna |
| Educational Qualification (JRF) | – Postgraduate degree in Basic Science OR Graduate/Postgraduate in Professional Course And – Selection through: • CSIR-UGC NET (including Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) • GATE • National-level exams by Central Govt. Depts. (DST, DBT, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, IITs, IISc, IISERs, etc.) |
| Educational Qualification (PA-I) | – B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 65% marks or 6.5 CGPA OR – M.E./M.Tech in Manufacturing or a related specialization with 65% marks or 6.5 CGPA |
| Emoluments (JRF) | ₹37,000 + HRA (first 2 years) ₹42,000 + HRA (third year) Valid GATE/NET score required |
| Emoluments (PA-I) | ₹30,000 + HRA (first 2 years) ₹33,000 + HRA (third year) No GATE/NET score required |
| Duration of Project | 3 years (Initially for 1 year; extendable based on performance) |
| Job Description | – Research and development related to DED-GMA process for Aluminium Alloys – Experimental analysis of process parameters – Metallurgical and mechanical evaluation – Possibility to enroll in a Ph.D. program at NIT Patna (subject to eligibility) |
| Interview Date | Will be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email |
| Application Deadline | 30th April 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Email or Post |
| Email ID for Application | yogesh.me@nitp.ac.in |
| Postal Address | Dr. Yogesh Kumar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Patna, Ashok Rajpath, Patna, Bihar-800005 |
| Documents Required | – Application form stating project interest – Curriculum Vitae – Self-attested copies of mark sheets & certificates – Experience certificates (if any) |
| TA/DA for Interview | Not provided |
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