Research Position 2026 | IIT Hyderabad at IIT Hyderabad

Research Position 2026 | IIT Hyderabad

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad has invited applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a collaborative R&D project between L S Electricals (LSE) and IIT Hyderabad in the Department of Electrical Engineering.

The project focuses on Smart Grid technologies and power system automation.

Position Overview

Institute	Position	Department	Vacancy	Duration
IIT Hyderabad	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	Electrical Engineering	01	Initially 11 Months

Project Details

Particulars	Details
Project Number	LS/EE/F126/2025-26/C1853
Project Title	Setting up and Operation of RnD Center on Smartgrids
Principal Investigator	Dr. Pradeep Kumar Yemula
Sponsoring Agency	M/s L S Electricals

Fellowship

Position	Monthly Fellowship
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	INR 37,000/- + HRA @ 30% (as per institute norms)

Job Description

The selected candidate will contribute to the establishment and functioning of a Smart Grid R&D Centre at IIT Hyderabad.

Key Responsibilities

Design, development, and testing of smart grid technologies
Work on:
- Distribution automation
- Power system protection
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
- SCADA integration
- Real-time monitoring platforms

Appointment Period

Particulars	Details
Initial Appointment	11 Months
Extension	Based on performance and project requirements

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with knowledge or experience in:

Smart Grid Systems
Power System Automation
Electrical Protection Systems
SCADA Technologies
Real-time Monitoring Platforms

will be preferred.

Important Notes

The position is purely project-based and temporary.
Extension will depend on project performance and requirements.
Interested candidates are advised to carefully read the official advertisement before applying.

Research Position 2026 | IIT Hyderabad

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