Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

Recruitment of JRF in Department of Architecture and Planning

 Applications are invited in prescribed form for the post of JRF to work on a Science & Engineering Research Board, New Delhi (SERB) funded research project. The duration of the project is 3 years. 

The details are as given below: 

Title of the Research Project: “Evolving strategies for mitigating urban heat island in Nagpur using ‘Local Climate Zones’ and Human Thermal Stress ”. 

Name of the position available: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 

Number of positions available: One 

Age limit: Max.30 years as on 7th October 2014 Duration: About 3 years 

Qualification: B.E. (Civil Engineering) /B. Tech. (Civil Engineering) / B.Arch./ B. Plan. and Master of Urban Planning / Urban Design / Environmental Planning / Housing with 60 % marks at both the levels. Proficiency in English (reading and writing), Knowledge of statistics and GIS is desirable. (preferably qualified in GATE). 

Salary: Rs. 18000 per month + HRA as per rule (first two years); Rs. 20000 per month + HRA as per rule (after two years) Candidate selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD program provided they satisfy the eligibility criterion for PhD program in Department of Architecture and Planning, VNIT-Nagpur. 

General Term and Condition: The position is temporary and renewable each year subject to satisfactory performance for a maximum of three years. The position is coterminous with the project. The post is purely temporary in nature. Initial Contract shall only be for 1 year. Based on the progress it will be extended for more one or two years. 

Completely filled, duly signed application form must be submitted as per the template provided below via email/by post (with testimonials) to the address as mentioned below, latest by 7th October, 2014. Original documents of photo ID / age proof /certificates /degrees /mark sheets and other testimonials must be presented at the time of interview. List of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the institute website and department notice board. The candidate will have to attend the Interview at his/her own cost. Mere, possessing the prescribed qualification does not ensure that the candidate would be called for interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Director's decision in this matter will be final and binding on the candidate. 

Dr. Rajashree Kotharkar, 

Associate Professor & Principal Investigator

Dept. of Architecture and Planning, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, South Ambazari Road, 

Nagpur-440010 (Maharashtra) 

Email id: rskotharkar@gmail.com, Contact No. +91 9822719413