Job Category: Research
School: Mahindra University
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Job Category: Research
School: Mahindra University
JRF Advertisement 1:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Geo-Spatial Intelligence and Demographic Analytics for Predictive Waste Hotspot Detection and Smart Bin Deployment with Integrated Public Reporting Interface |
| Sponsor | MU-VT (Virginia Tech) Interdisciplinary Advanced Research Center for Transformative Technologies (IARCT2) |
| Name of PI and Department | Dr. Sandeepan Roy, Ph.D.; Assistant Professor; Department of Civil Engineering |
| Position and number | Junior Research Fellow (JRF); 1 (One) |
| Project Duration | 3 years or till the project lasts (appointment of JRF is for 1 year initially, renewable every 6 months based on performance) |
| Essential Qualifications | – M.Tech./M.E. in Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or related fields – OR M.Sc./M.Plan. in Geography, Urban Studies, Environmental Science with geospatial/data science background – OR B.Tech/B.E. in Civil Engineering/Geoinformatics with strong academic record – GATE/NET qualification (mandatory) |
| Desirable Qualifications & Skills | – Proficiency in GIS and spatial analytics (QGIS/ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine) – Experience with census/demographic data analysis, urban infrastructure planning – Familiarity with machine learning or predictive modeling using Python/R – Exposure to web-mapping tools and public dashboard design – Prior work in solid waste or sanitation-related projects preferred – Strong interest in interdisciplinary and community-centered research |
| Job Responsibilities | – Conduct spatial data collection and analysis of waste generation/demographic indicators – Design and evaluate smart bin deployment strategy based on predictive analytics – Collaborate on development of a public reporting interface for municipal users – Assist in scientific writing, reporting, and conference presentations – Fieldwork and urban stakeholder interviews as needed – Option for PhD enrollment upon eligibility and performance |
| Emoluments | Year 1 & 2: ₹37,000/month + HRA (as per norms, if hostel not provided) Year 3: ₹42,000/month |
| Additional Notes | Candidates with a strong spatial, environmental, or smart city planning background are encouraged to apply. |
JRF Advertisement 2:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Optimization of Waste Collection and Transfer Logistics using IoT-Enabled Smart Infrastructure, Real-Time Routing, and Interactive Monitoring Dashboard |
| Sponsor | MU-VT (Virginia Tech) Interdisciplinary Advanced Research Center for Transformative Technologies (IARCT2) |
| Name of PI and Department | Dr. Sandeepan Roy, Ph.D.; Assistant Professor; Department of Civil Engineering |
| Position and number | Junior Research Fellow (JRF); 1 (One) |
| Project Duration | 3 years or till the project lasts (appointment of JRF is for 1 year initially, renewable every 6 months based on performance) |
| Essential Qualifications | – M.Tech./M.E. in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Operations Research, Smart Infrastructure or related fields – OR M.Sc./M.Plan. in Logistics, Urban Informatics, Smart Systems with quant/modeling skills – OR B.Tech/B.E. in Civil/Mechanical/Computer Science with strong programming background – GATE/NET qualification (mandatory) |
| Desirable Qualifications & Skills | – Knowledge of routing algorithms, logistics optimization, or vehicle scheduling – Programming in Python, R, or MATLAB for optimization problems – Exposure to IoT-enabled data handling or smart city technologies – Familiarity with real-time dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or custom web apps) – Experience with transportation simulation or waste management systems preferred |
| Job Responsibilities | – Collect and process waste collection data from smart bin networks and municipal bodies – Develop and test real-time route optimization algorithms – Assist in dashboard interface development and monitoring setup – Support in field validation, stakeholder interaction, and performance evaluation – Assist in scientific writing, reporting, and conference presentations – Option for PhD enrollment upon eligibility and performance |
| Emoluments | Year 1 & 2: ₹37,000/month + HRA (as per norms, if hostel not provided) Year 3: ₹42,000/month |
| Additional Notes | Applicants with strong interests in urban logistics, smart systems, and real-time optimization are preferred. |
interested candidate please share your resume with the mentioned mail id below “Subject line as project title”
Mail id : sandeepan.roy@mahindrauniversity.edu.in
