Advertisement for the Post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Applications are invited from self-motivated, highly dedicated and eligible Indian nationals for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (on contract) in the research project entitled Design and Development of a Three-Link Rigid-Flexible Manipulator for High Speed Operations under Department of Science and Technology (DST) vide file no. EMR/2016/004992 dated March 17, 2018 sponsored by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB).

Only pdf version of duly completed application on prescribed format must reach to: ashish.singla@thapar.edu or tkbera@thapar.edu on or before April 20, 2018.

Number of Position: Essential Qualifications:	1 (One) (i) Post-Graduate (M.E./M.Tech.) with specialization in CAD CAM Engg/ Machine Design/ Mechatronics/Robotics/Design/Electrical/Electronics /Instrumentation and other relevant areas, with marks not below 70% and should possess basic under-graduate B.E./B.Tech. with marks not below 70%. (ii) Two years of research experience.
Desirable Experience:	(i) Good research potential in the related area in the form of demonstrative research projects/ thesis. (ii) Good hardware knowledge along with languages such as LabVIEW / MATLAB / SYMBOLS NOTE: Please do not apply if you are not well-versed, proficient and comfortable with the computational programming languages. (iii) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
Fellowship:	Rs. 28,000/-plus 10% HRA
Other Benefits:	The selected candidate has the provision to register for Ph.D. program of the University, as per the prevailing University guidelines.
Age Limit:	Below 28 years on the last date of application (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidate as per Government of India norms).
Tenure of Appointment:	Appointment will be made on contract basis for a period of three years
Last date for application Submission	April 20, 2018
Interview Date	April 23, 2018 (Monday) at 11 am

NOTE:

(1)

Only candidates having excellent academic record and a keen interest in research are highly encouraged to apply.

(2)

The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information, other documents and photograph submitted.

(3)

Mere possessing the prescribed qualification does not ensure that the candidate would be called for interview. The candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of merit and need of the project.

(4)

Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email only.

(5)

Shortlisted candidates have to present themselves personally for the interview on the scheduled interview date and time, with updated CV and original and attested photo copies of marks sheets/ certificates in support of their academic qualifications.

(6)

Applicants in employment (private, government or any other organization) are required to submit aNo Objection Certificate from the employer at the time of interview.

(7)

Complete information with regard to GATE score such as: year of passing, discipline, score, marks, All India Rank and the number of candidates appeared should be mentioned in the CV. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

(8)

No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview. Candidates should make their own arrangements for stay.

Contact Person: Dr. Ashish Singla Contact Person: Dr. Tarun Kumar Bera

Principal Investigator CO-Principal Investigator Designation: Associate Professor Designation: Associate Professor Department: Mechanical Engineering Department: Mechanical Engineering Email ID: ashish.singla@thapar.edu Email ID: tkbera@thapar.edu

Format for SRF Application

1) Application for the post of: 2) Name of the Candidate in full (in capital letters): 3) Date of Birth: 4) Nationality: 5) Email Address (important to fill): 6) Mailing Postal Address: 7) Educational qualifications (starting from High school onwards)

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Sl. No. [1] [2] [3] [4]	Name of Exam passed X XII Graduation Post Graduation	Subjects/ Branch/ Specializations	Name of the University/ Board	Month & Year of exam passed	Marks secured	Percentage of Marks secured/ CGPA
[5]	Any other

8) Particulars of GATE examination (optional):

(i)

Year of passing:

(ii)

Discipline:

(iii) Score (percentile):

(iv)

All India Rank:

(v)

The number of candidates appeared:

9) Previous experience: (Furnish details such as name of the post/fellowship, period worked, name of the organization/institution)

10) Present position:

(a)

If you are studying, mention course/subject details:

(b)

Details of fellowship/post:

(c)

Name of the institution/ organization in which you are studying/working:

11) M.E./M.Tech. Thesis/Project title, with details of software language used:

12) Number of research papers published (only SCI):

13) Any other experimental projects handled:

Date: Signature of the Candidate