Recruitment for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under the project titled 'Futuristic risk assessment of temperature-humidity extremes due to climate change on human well-being and energy demand in the Indian sub-continent'.
The role involves research in climate change, temperature-humidity extremes, human well-being, and energy demand modeling.
Position is based at the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Sustainability, IIT Guwahati.
Online interview scheduled for 06 August 2026.
Project duration: 11 months.
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đ Master's Degree
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Climate Change & Energy Research
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Guwahati, Assam
Apply Deadline
04 Aug 2026
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | âš37,000 - âš42,920 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Experience in Machine Learning, Remote Sensing, and Climate Change research will be preferred but not mandatory. |
| Application Fee | No application fee is mentioned for this recruitment. |
đ Details & Description
đ Eligibility Criteria
Post Graduate degree in Water Resources Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Energy, or a related field.
Graduate degree in any professional course selected through GATE or National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship/Assistant Professorship).
Alternatively, selection through national-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments and agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IISc, IISER, etc.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Machine Learning, Remote Sensing, and Climate Change research.
Graduate degree in any professional course selected through GATE or National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC NET including lectureship/Assistant Professorship).
Alternatively, selection through national-level examinations conducted by Central Government departments and agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IISc, IISER, etc.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Machine Learning, Remote Sensing, and Climate Change research.
âī¸ Selection Process
Selection will be based solely on the candidate's performance in an online interview.
No separate call letters will be issued to candidates.
Interview link will be shared with eligible candidates one day prior to the interview date.
No separate call letters will be issued to candidates.
Interview link will be shared with eligible candidates one day prior to the interview date.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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đ Required Documents
Academic certificates and mark sheets (Post Graduate and Graduate degrees).
GATE/NET/CSIR-UGC scorecard (if applicable).
Proof of selection through national-level examinations (if applicable).
Experience certificates (if any).
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume.
Government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.).
Passport-sized photograph.
GATE/NET/CSIR-UGC scorecard (if applicable).
Proof of selection through national-level examinations (if applicable).
Experience certificates (if any).
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume.
Government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.).
Passport-sized photograph.
đŗ Application Fee Details
No application fee is mentioned for this recruitment.
â Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the JRF position?
The last date to apply for the JRF position is 4th August 2026.
Q.
How will the interview be conducted?
The interview will be conducted online, and the link will be shared with eligible candidates one day before the interview date.
Q.
What are the required qualifications for the JRF position?
Candidates must have a Post Graduate degree in Water Resources Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Energy, or a Graduate Degree in any Professional Course selected through GATE, NET CSIR-UGC, or National Level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies.
Q.
What is the duration of the appointment for the JRF position?
The duration of the appointment for the JRF position is 11 months.
Q.
Who should I contact for clarification regarding the position?
For any clarification, you may contact Sreeja Pekkat (Principal Investigator) via email at sreeja@iitg.ac.in or phone at 9435707140.