Designation/Position- Project Postdoctoral Fellow at IIT
IIT Kanpur, India, invites applications for Project Postdoctoral Fellow at IIT from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is a public technical and research university in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was declared to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India under the Institutes of Technology Act. Project Postdoctoral Fellow at IIT
Research/Job Area- Chemical Engineering/Computational Physics/ Computational Chemistry/Computation Material Science and Engineering
Location- IIT Kanpur
Eligibility/Qualification–
Job/Position Description-
The Department of Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur invites applications for multiple research positions under the ANRF-funded project, “Grid Readiness for EV: Enablers and Technological Developments (GREET)”. The project focuses on advanced electric power systems, EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy integration, smart grids, and grid modernization technologies.
Summary Table
| Position | No. of Posts | Salary | Qualification | Duration | Last Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 2 | ₹80,000/month + HRA | PhD in Power Engineering | 1 Year (Temporary) | 01 June 2026 |
| Senior Project Associate | 5 | ₹57,000/month + HRA | B.E./B.Tech + Experience / M.E./M.Tech + Experience / PhD | 1 Year (Temporary) | 01 June 2026 |
1. Postdoctoral Fellow
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
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- Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2026/102
- Department: Electrical Engineering
- Project: Grid Readiness for EV: Enablers and Technological Developments (GREET)
- Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India
Research Area
- EV charging infrastructure modeling and grid integration
- Renewable energy integration
- Power system dynamics, stability, and control
- Smart grids and microgrids
- Protection coordination and monitoring systems
- Distribution system optimization
- Power electronic converter systems
Location
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Salary
₹80,000 per month + HRA (as per ANRF norms)
Eligibility/Qualification
Applicants must have:
- PhD in Power Engineering
- At least one peer-reviewed SCI journal paper as lead author
Desirable Skills
Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas will be preferred:
- EV charging infrastructure and grid integration
- PSCAD/RSCAD or PSS/E simulation tools
- Power system dynamics and stability analysis
- SCADA, AMI, synchrophasor technology, and state estimation
- Smart grid protection and microgrid coordination
- Renewable energy integration and hosting capacity analysis
- DSP/FPGA programming and PCB design
- Power converter design and control
- Microcontroller programming
- Hardware prototyping and testing
Job Description
The selected fellows will:
- Conduct advanced research in modern electric power systems
- Develop simulation and analytical models
- Publish high-quality research papers
- Collaborate with academic, industrial, and government stakeholders
- Mentor graduate students
- Assist in grant proposal preparation and technical reporting
- Contribute to sustainable and resilient energy system development
2. Senior Project Associate
Designation
Senior Project Associate
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- Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2026/106
- Department: Electrical Engineering
- Project: Grid Readiness for EV: Enablers and Technological Developments (GREET)
- Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India
Research Area
- Grid integration of EV charging infrastructure
- Low-power EV charging infrastructure development
- High-power EV charging systems
- Smart grid communication systems
- Power electronics and hardware design
Salary
₹57,000 per month + HRA (as per ANRF norms)
Eligibility/Qualification
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology + 4 years of R&D experience
OR
- Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology + 2 years of R&D experience
OR
- Doctoral Degree in Science/Engineering/Technology
Desired Technical Expertise
Power Electronics & EV Hardware Design
- Power converter design and control
- DSP/FPGA programming and PCB design
- Hardware prototyping and testing
- Microcontroller programming (Arduino, STM32, ESP32, Raspberry Pi)
Power Systems Analysis & Grid Integration
- Power system stability, protection, and control
- PSCAD/RSCAD or PSS/E simulation
- Smart grid communication protocols (MODBUS, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5)
- IoT communication systems (LoRa, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, 6LoWPAN)
- IoT protocol development (MQTT, TCP/IP, IEEE 802.15.4)
Job Description
The selected candidates will:
- Support advanced R&D projects in electric power systems
- Work on multidisciplinary research initiatives
- Develop simulation and hardware prototypes
- Contribute to EV charging and smart grid technologies
- Manage technical project deliverables
- Assist with research documentation and reporting
How to Apply-
Interested candidates should send their application along with:
- Detailed resume/CV
- Educational qualifications
- Research/work experience details
- Contact details of 2 referees (not related to the applicant)
Application Submission
Applications may be sent via email to:
Contact Address
Dr. Saikat Chakrabarti
Department of Electrical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur – 208016, India
Last Date for Apply– 01 June 2026
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