Junior Research Fellow – LVDC Microgrids – NIT Silchar (Electrical Engineering)
Institute & Lab
- Institute: National Institute of Technology Silchar
- Department: Electrical Engineering
- PI: Dr. Biswajit Sahoo (as per news write-up)
Project Title
“Development of Fast Fault Detection and Location Estimation Scheme for Low-Voltage DC Microgrids” (ANRF-sponsored project)
Nature of Work
- Research on protection and control of LVDC microgrids
- Fault detection, location estimation, and modelling
- Work on renewables (solar PV), power electronics converters, AI/ML algorithms in power systems.
Essential Qualifications
- B.E/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- M.E/M.Tech in the same disciplines is preferred, but B.E/B.Tech alone can be considered (as per ad).
- GATE qualified
Desirable Experience
- Basic knowledge of power system protection
- Exposure to microgrid dynamics & control, renewables, converters, AI/ML in power systems
Age Limit
- Up to 35 years (as on closing date; with relaxations as per Govt norms).
Salary
- ₹37,000 per month for first 2 years (JRF)
Important Dates: 05-12-2025
Application Link: https://www.nits.ac.in → Recruitment → JRF (Electrical Engineering). nits.ac.in

