Junior Research Fellow, Project Associate I & Project Associate II

This role is ideal for highly motivated Indian Nationals holding B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, or Aero Engineering with a first-class degree. Candidates aiming for research careers, particularly those with a valid GATE score (for JRF), or those with 2 years of R&D experience (for Project Associate II), will find this a valuable opportunity to work on an ISRO-funded project at a prestigious institution.

Candidates without the specified engineering disciplines or minimum academic qualifications should not apply. Those seeking permanent government employment or roles with a large number of vacancies may find this project-based, temporary position (maximum 2 years) unsuitable. Individuals unwilling to self-fund their travel and accommodation for interviews should also reconsider, as no TA/DA is provided.

Working on an ISRO-funded project at a National Institute of Technology (NIT) offers significant prestige and exposure to cutting-edge research. While the positions are contractual and project-based, they provide an excellent stepping stone for future research or academic careers, with the potential to register for M.S. (By Research) or Ph.D. programs at NIT, Trichy, subject to fulfilling institute norms. It offers a strong foundation in a specialized research area but does not guarantee absorption into a permanent role.