Applications are invited in IIT Kharagpur through online for the following assignment in a purely time bound research project undertaken in the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering of this institute.
Position
Junior Research Fellowship – Research
Department
Agricultural and Food Engineering, IIT Kharagpur
Ref No.
IIT/SRIC/R/POI/2024/101
Principal Investigator (PI)
Prof./Dr. P Srinivasa Rao & Prof./Dr. Brajesh Kumar Panda
Project Title
Assessing Driage Needs for Optimal Paddy Milling Outturn Ratio across India(POI)
Sponsor
Food Corporation of India(Head Quarters, 16-20 Barakhamba Lane, New Delhi – 110001, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Storage and Research Division, Government of India)
Compensation
Upto Rs.37000(depending upon qualification & experience)
Age Limit
Upper age limit is 28 years. Relaxable upto 5 years in the case of SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped / Visually Handicapped and female applicant.
Duration
24 Months or the termination of the project, whichever is earlier.
Qualifications
M. Tech. in Agricultural Engineering/Post Harvest Engineering/Food Process Engineering and/Food Technology. At least 60% in the qualifying degree is essential. Selected through a process described through any one of the following:
a. Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – CSIR-UGC, NET, Including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
b. The selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR. IIT, IISc. IISER, NISER etc.
Relevant Experience
Preference will be given to the candidates with relevant experience. Data analysis software. Knowledge of AutoCAD/ Solidworks is preferred.
Job Description
- The selected candidate will (but not limited to) actively engage in field visit for data/ sample collection at various rice mills / storage units and ensure proper documentation of the collected samples.
- Perform laboratory analysis at IIT Kharagpur of the collected samples from various rice mills. Document sample quality changes at the testing facility within the rice mills as well as at the departmental laboratories.
- Compile data and perform data analysis and statistical interpretation. assist in drafting progress reports, presentation materials, and research publications. Contribute to the development and implementation of research protocols.
Date : 21 to 25 Oct 2024 (5 Days)
Time : 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Note
1. The qualifications and experience prescribed are the minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview
2. Age as on last date of advertisement.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply using this link click here
Application Deadline is 04 October 2024
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