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Applications are invited for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position in a research project
funded by DRDO to be carried out at the Department of Physics, IIT Hyderabad.
1 Name of post Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
2 Project title Numerical Simulation of Orbital Propagation and
Experimental Validation of the LEO Objects using Optical
Tracking Approach
3 Job description Year 1: Image analysis of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) objects,
set up an image analysis algorithm pipeline, and calculate
orbital elements from images of a given LEO. Finally
automated the procedure for a large number of LEO
objects.
Year 2: assist in conducting field operations of the facility
on a daily basis, which include (1) a list of LEO source
selection (2) prepare an observation plan, (3) track and
record each pass with multiple short exposures, (4)
calculate orbital elements using the algorithm developed
in year 1.
4 Funding agency DRDO, Government of India
5 Duration of the project 2 Years, with a possibility of further extension based on
performance, funding availability and an opportunity to
work with the DRDO Labs.
6 Number of vacancies 1
7 Monthly compensation Rs. 37,000 + HRA (as per Govt. norm)
8 Minimum eligibility
requirements
1. M.Sc. in Physics/Astrophysics/Space Physics from
recognised institutions with a minimum 70%
Marks or 7.0 CGPA
OR
2. M.Tech/M.E. in /Computer Science/Electronics
and Instrumentation/Aerospace/Electrical from a
recognised institute (CGPA 7.0 or above)
3. GATE qualification with a valid GATE scorecard
9 Desirable qualifications Knowledge of orbital dynamics, Astrodynamics, or
experience with the operation of a telescope,
intermediate/advanced Python programming skills,
knowledge of AI/ML techniques and applications
(intermediate to advanced level)
10 Age limit 29 years as of 1 January 2025
