Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 at NIT Goa | ANRF PAIR Programme at NIT Goa

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 at NIT Goa | ANRF PAIR Programme

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Goa has invited applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Project Associate-I positions under the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) programme funded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India. The recruitment is for multiple interdisciplinary research projects spanning Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Electric Vehicle Technologies, Power Electronics, and Sustainable Data Systems.

About the Programme

The positions are offered under the prestigious ANRF PAIR IITB Hub (ANRF/PAIR/2025/00017/PAIR) initiative aimed at fostering cutting-edge research and innovation across emerging technology domains.

Project Duration: 5 Years

Available Positions

Project 1: Technologies for Digital Privacy and Security

Particulars	Details
Position	Project Associate-I
Vacancies	01
Department	Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Applied & Physical Sciences (APS)
Investigators	Dr. Chirag Modi, Dr. Nithin Kumar Y B, Dr. Ravi Prasad K J

Project 2: GaN-Based DC-DC Converters for Next-Generation EV Power Electronics

Particulars	Details
Position	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Vacancies	02
Department	Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Investigators	Dr. Sreeraj E S, Dr. Soumitra Das

Project 3: Bi-Directional Converters for EV Charging Stations and V2G Support

Particulars	Details
Position	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Vacancies	01
Department	Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Investigators	Dr. Suresh Mikkili, Dr. C. Vijayyanthi

Project 4: AI-Powered Sustainable Distributed Data Centre Deployment

Particulars	Details
Position	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Vacancies	01
Department	Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
Investigators	Dr. Damodar Reddy, Dr. Pravati Swain

Key Benefits

Initial appointment for one year, extendable based on performance.
JRF candidates may be upgraded to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) after two years, subject to performance evaluation.
Opportunity to enroll in a PhD programme at NIT Goa as per institute norms.
Work on high-impact national research projects funded by ANRF, Government of India.
Exposure to interdisciplinary research in AI, cybersecurity, power electronics, electric mobility, and sustainable computing.

Research Areas

Selected candidates will contribute to cutting-edge projects in:

Digital Privacy and Cyber Security
Artificial Intelligence and Data Systems
Electric Vehicle Technologies
Power Electronics and Energy Systems
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technologies
Sustainable Data Centre Infrastructure
GaN-Based Converter Design and Development

Why Join NIT Goa?

NIT Goa offers a vibrant research ecosystem with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, access advanced research facilities, and contribute to nationally significant innovation initiatives. The ANRF PAIR programme provides an excellent platform for young researchers to build expertise while pursuing higher academic and research goals.

Application Process

Interested candidates should carefully review the official notification and submit their applications as per the prescribed procedure mentioned by NIT Goa.

Highlights

Multiple JRF & Project Associate-I Positions
ANRF PAIR Programme Funded by Government of India
Opportunity for SRF Upgradation
PhD Enrollment Opportunity at NIT Goa
Projects in AI, Cyber Security, EV Technologies & Power Electronics
Five-Year Research Programme
Interdisciplinary Research Environment at NIT Goa

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026 at NIT Goa | ANRF PAIR Programme

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