Reporting to: Abhishek Chakraborty, Assistant Professor, School of Engineering and Applied Science (Principal Investigator)
Number of positions: 2
Duration: 1 year from the date of joining (Extendable based on performance)
Role Summary: Applications are invited from motivated and eligible candidates for two Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Prime Minister's Early Career Research Grant (PM ECRG) project titled "AI-Native Foundations for Interference, Connectivity, and Mobility Optimization in Next-Generation Networks."
About us: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning.
Key Skills and Qualification
Position 1: JRF (Mathematical Foundations)
- Eligibility: MSc or MTech in Mathematics, Operations Research, Optimisation, or related fields.
- Specialisation: Game Theory, Optimisation, or Stochastic Processes, or related area of expertise.
- Skills Required: Strong analytical and programming capabilities.
Position 2: JRF (Wireless Networks)
- Eligibility: ME or MTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) or Computer Science and Engineering (CSE).
- Specialisation: Wireless Networks or general wireless communication-related domains.
- Skills Required: Strong analytical and programming capabilities.
Mandatory Requirement (Both Positions):
Candidates must have a valid qualification in at least one of the following national-level exams:
- GATE (ECE/CSE)
- UGC NET
- CSIR-UGC NET
Qualifications must align strictly with prevailing ANRF norms
Deserving candidates may be considered for regular PhD enrolment at the university, subject to institutional guidelines.
How to Apply
- Application Procedure: Interested candidates must submit their application using the prescribed format attached below.
- Required Documents: Email a single consolidated PDF file containing:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Scanned copies of degree certificates and academic transcripts
- Proof of national exam qualification (e.g., GATE/NET certificate)
- A brief Statement of Purpose (SOP) highlighting relevant expertise
- Submission Email: Send the consolidated PDF to [email protected] (cc: [email protected]).
- Last Date for Application: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 05:00 PM IST
- Exact Subject Line: Application for JRF (Position 1/Position 2) - ANRF PM ECRG
- Shortlisting and Selection: Merely fulfilling minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee an interview call. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email regarding the online interview.
