Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following position. Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed manner along with a detailed CV and supporting documents.
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (JRF) RECRUITMENT 2025 | FACULTY TICK
🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION
Indian Maritime University (IMU) – Kolkata Campus | School of Marine Engineering & Technology
Indian Maritime University (IMU) is a Central University headquartered in Chennai, India. It was established in 2008 through an Act of Parliament, the Indian Maritime University Act 2008. The university is dedicated to providing education and training in various areas of maritime studies, including navigation, marine engineering, maritime law, and marine management. Its headquarter located in Chennai.IMU’s commitment to excellence has earned it recognition and accreditation with ISO 9001:2015Certification. This recognition is a testament to its legacy of excellence and innovation, coupled with its commitment to providing world-class education and research programs
🏫 ABOUT THE POSITION / PROJECT
IMU Kolkata Campus invites applications for engagement of a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a sponsored research project funded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India. “Design & Development of an innovative methodology for advanced assessment of lubricating oil performance based on frequency-domain spectroscopy for marine applications.” Dated: 12 August 2025.
👨🔬 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS
- PI: Dr. Deepak Mishra, Assistant Professor, School of Marine Engineering & Technology, IMU Kolkata Campus
- Co-PI: Dr. Arijit Baral, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
💼 POSITION & AGE LIMIT
- Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – 01 position
- Upper Age Limit: Not more than 35 years (relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwD/Women as per GoI norms)
🎓 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION
- Master’s degree in Electrical/High Voltage/Power/Instrumentation/Electronics or allied Engineering disciplines from reputed institutions with good academic record; or equivalent.
- B.E./B.Tech. in a relevant Engineering branch (Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics/Allied).
💡 DESIRABLE SKILLS
- Hands-on coding skills (preferably MATLAB or Python) and working knowledge of LabVIEW.
- Publications in indexed journals in relevant areas will be an added advantage.
🏆 EMOLUMENTS / BENEFITS ₹
- ₹37,000/- per month (as per latest DST guidelines) + admissible HRA as per rules.
- Hostel accommodation may be provided on a chargeable basis subject to availability; otherwise HRA is applicable.
⏳ DURATION
Initially for 6 months, extendable based on performance and availability of funds (co-terminus with the project). The selected JRF will be encouraged to enroll for Ph.D. at IMU subject to fulfillment of norms.
📅 IMPORTANT DATES
- Application deadline: 30 August 2025 (up to 6:00 PM)
- Shortlisting/Interview: Intimation to shortlisted candidates will be sent by email.
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Interested and eligible candidates are requested to email their CV, mark sheets, certificates, experience certificates, recommendations etc. in a .zip file to the Principal Investigator at dmishra@imu.ac.in on or before 06 PM, August 30, 2025.
- Email a single PDF containing CV, mark sheets, certificates, experience proofs and other relevant documents to the Principal Investigator on or before the deadline. (Refer official notice for exact email ID.)
- Mention the post applied for in the subject line; keep an active email ID for further communication.
📫 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
School of Marine Engineering & Technology,
Indian Maritime University – Kolkata Campus,
P-19, Taratala Road, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700088, India
