Project Research Positions under ANRF-PAIR Project, COEP, Pune, India

December 29, 2025

Project Research Positions under ANRF-PAIR Project, COEP, Pune, India

Designation/Position- Project Research Positions

College of Engineering Pune, India invites applications for Project Research Positions from eligible and interested candidates

About- COEP Technological University (COEP Tech), Pune, a Unitary Technological Public University of the Government of Maharashtra (formerly College of Engineering Pune, established in 1854), invites applications for temporary research and project positions under the ANRF-PAIR Hub–Spoke model in collaboration with IIT Bombay.

Project Research Positions under ANRF-PAIR Project (IIT Bombay – COEP Technological University Hub–Spoke Model)

Research/Job Area- Various

Below is a concise mapping of Project UID / Title → Key Research Area(s)

Project 01 – Development of Switched Reluctance Motor and Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor for Electric Tractor
- Research Areas:
  - Electric machines and drives
  - Motor design (SRM, PMaSynRM)
  - Thermal, vibration, and noise analysis
  - Embedded motor control and power electronics
Project 02 – GaN based DC–DC converters for next-generation EV power electronic subsystems
- Research Areas:
  - Power electronics (GaN devices)
  - DC–DC converter design for EVs
  - Instrumentation and educational resources
Project 03 – Green Hydrogen: Alkaline electrolyzer design and performance analysis; High Current Density Electrocatalysts for Green Hydrogen
- Research Areas:
  - Green hydrogen production
  - Electrocatalyst synthesis (Transition Metal Sulfides)
  - Electrochemistry and electrochemical characterization
  - Hydrogen energy systems and lab operation
Project 04 – Sustainable Building: Energy-minimizing control of Variable Air Volume (VAV) air conditioning systems
- Research Areas:
  - Control systems and embedded control
  - HVAC systems and energy optimization
  - Instrumentation for VAV systems
Project 05 – Advanced High Energy Electrode Materials for Sodium-ion and Sodium-Sulphur Batteries; Recycling of Li-ion batteries
- Research Areas:
  - Battery materials and electrochemistry
  - Sodium-ion, sodium-sulfur batteries
  - Recycling and extraction of critical raw materials
Project 06 – Processing of advanced ceramics for structural, printed electronics and semiconductor applications
- Research Areas:
  - Electroceramics
  - Ceramic processing and advanced manufacturing
  - Structural and printed electronics applications
Project 07 – High Entropy Halide Perovskites with Reduced Lead Content and High Stability for Opto-electronic applications
- Research Areas:
  - Halide perovskite synthesis
  - Optoelectronic materials and stability
  - High entropy / low-lead perovskites
Project 08 – AI-Based Intelligent Surveillance System for Classroom Vigilance and Examination Integrity Monitoring
- Research Areas:
  - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  - Video analytics and dataset generation
  - Embedded AI on Nvidia platforms for real-time surveillance
Project 09 – Deepfake Detection using Deep Learning (Technologies for Digital Privacy and Security)
- Research Areas:
  - Deepfake detection (text, image, audio, video)
  - Cybersecurity and digital privacy
  - AI/ML & DL models for multimedia forensics
  - Dataset creation and GPU-based deployment
Project 10 – Enabling Smart Machining Through Digital Twins: Condition Monitoring, Process Optimization & Zero-Downtime Manufacturing
- Research Areas:
  - Digital twins and smart manufacturing
  - AI/ML for machining condition monitoring
  - Multi-sensor data acquisition (vibration, force, video)
  - Predictive maintenance / zero-downtime manufacturing
Project 11 – ANRF-PAIR Project Management (IIT-B – COEP-TU Hub-Spoke)
- Research Areas:
  - Large-scale multi-institutional R&D project management
  - Financial and statutory compliance (DST/ANRF norms)
  - Industry–academia collaboration and technology translation

Location- College of Engineering Pune, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

While each post has its specific requirements (shown in detail in the PDF), overall patterns are:

Junior Research Fellows (JRF):
- Typically Postgraduate degrees such as:
  - M.E/M.Tech/M.S in relevant engineering disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Computer Science, Data Science, AI & ML, etc.)
  - M.Sc in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science
- Often GATE / CSIR-UGC NET or other national-level exam (DST, DBT, DAE, DRDO, etc.) qualification is required or preferred.
- Strong subject fundamentals and hands-on skills in the specific domain (motors, electrochemistry, AI/ML, etc.).
Senior Research Fellows (SRF):
- Same base degrees as JRF plus research experience (generally ≥ 1 year).
- Preference for candidates with publications, proven project work, or strong domain experience (e.g., ceramics, perovskites, cybersecurity).
Research Associate (RA):
- Ph.D. in relevant field, or master’s degree with quality publications and high-level expertise in simulation, modeling, and experimentation.
NPDF (National Post-Doctoral Fellow):
- Ph.D. degree (or thesis submitted) in relevant field; age and other conditions as per NPDF norms.
- Strong publication record in the specific research domain (e.g., deepfake detection, cybersecurity).
Project / Technical / Field Assistants and Project Assistants:
- B.Sc. or 3-year Diploma in relevant sciences/engineering (Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgy, Materials, Electrical, etc.),
- OR in some cases B.E/B.Tech is listed as desirable or acceptable.
- Practical skills in lab maintenance, field data collection, instrumentation, and basic data handling.
Project Associate / Principal Project Associate / Scientific Project Manager:
- Higher degrees (Master’s/Doctorate) with substantial R&D experience.
- Proven record in:
  - Managing large funded projects
  - Financial and statutory compliance
  - Coordination between multiple institutions
  - Reporting and interaction with funding agencies (DST/ANRF, etc.).

For exact eligibility for a specific post code, the PDF text should be followed strictly; I have not added any extra criteria beyond what is present there.

Job Position Description-

These positions span multiple cutting-edge research areas including electric motor drives, power electronics, green hydrogen, sustainable buildings, advanced batteries, advanced ceramics, perovskites, AI-based surveillance, deepfake detection, digital twins for smart machining, and project management for large R&D programmes.

Last date for receipt of applications (by Registered/Speed Post/Courier):
03 January 2026, up to 5:00 pm
Project duration: ANRF-PAIR Project (2025–2030) – all posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project / fund availability.

Project UID / Title (short)	Post Code	Designation	No. of Posts	Essential Qualification (Core)	Monthly Emoluments*	Approx. Duration*
01 – Electric Tractor Motors	01/JRF-1	JRF (Electrical)	1	B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Electrical Engg. (1st class); preference to valid GATE	Year 1–2: ₹ 37,000 + 30% HRA; Year 3–5: ₹ 42,000 + 30% HRA	Initially 1 year, extendable up to 4 years (performance & funds)
01 – Electric Tractor Motors	01/JRF-2	JRF (Mechanical)	1	B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical Engg. (1st class); GATE preferred	Same as above	Same as above
01 – Electric Tractor Motors	01/RA-1	Research Associate	1	Ph.D in Electrical Engg. OR M.E/M.Tech/M.S in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation with quality publications	₹ 58,000 + 30% HRA (Year 1–5)	Initially 1 year, extendable up to 4 years
03 – Green Hydrogen	03/P Asst-1	Project Assistant	1	B.Sc (Chemistry/Physics/Electronics/Material Science) OR 3-yr Diploma (Chemical/Mechanical/Metallurgy/Materials/Electrical)	₹ 27,000 + 30% HRA	Initially 1 year, extendable up to 3 years
03 – Green Hydrogen	03/JRF-1	JRF	1	M.Sc (Chemistry/Physics/Materials Science) OR B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech (Chemical/Mechanical/Metallurgy/Nanotech/allied) with CSIR-UGC NET/GATE or equivalent national exam	Year 1–2: ₹ 37,000 + 30% HRA; Year 3: ₹ 42,000 + 30% HRA	Initially 1 year, extendable up to 3 years
04 – Sustainable Building (VAV)	04/JRF-1	JRF	1	M.E/M.Tech/M.S in Control/Power/Electrical or equivalent with GATE	₹ 37,000 + 30% HRA	Project-based
04 – Sustainable Building (VAV)	04/TA-1	Technical Assistant	1	3-year Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engg.; 2 years HVAC experience preferred	₹ 27,000 + 30% HRA	Project-based
07 – Halide Perovskites	07/SRF-1	SRF	1	M.Sc (Chemistry/Physics/Materials Sci.) or M.E/M.Tech (Metallurgy/Polymer/Chemical/Electrical/Electronic/allied), plus ≥1 year research experience; NET/GATE preferred	₹ 42,000 + 30% HRA	Initially 1 year, extendable (up to project period)
08 – AI Surveillance	08/JRF-1	JRF	1	B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in CSE/Computer Engg./ETC/Data Science/AI & ML/AI & DS/Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation etc.	Year 1–2: ₹ 37,000 + 30% HRA; Year 3: ₹ 42,000 + 30% HRA	Initially 1 year, extendable (up to 3 years)
09 – Deepfake Detection	09/NPDF-1	National Post-Doctoral Fellow	1	Ph.D in CSE/Computer Engg./IT/E&TC; age ≤ 35 yrs (relaxations as per norms)	₹ 80,000 + 30% HRA (₹ 1,04,000 total)	As per NPDF norms; initially 1 year, extendable (up to 4 years)
10 – Digital Twin for Machining	10/SRF-1	SRF	1	M.E/M.Tech in Mech. Engg./CSE/Data Science or aligned branches with ≥1 year research experience; GATE preferred	₹ 42,000 + 30% HRA	1 year (may be extended)
11 – ANRF-PAIR Mgmt	11/SPM-1	Scientific Project Manager	1	Doctorate in Science or Master’s in Engg/Tech + 5 years relevant experience	₹ 1,50,000 (consolidated)	Project period
11 – ANRF-PAIR Mgmt	11/PPA-1	Principal Project Associate	1	B.E/B.Tech + 8 yrs R&D OR M.E/M.Tech + 6 yrs R&D OR Doctorate + 4 yrs R&D	₹ 67,000 + 30% HRA	Project period

*All durations and emoluments are as per ANRF norms and subject to satisfactory performance and fund availability, exactly as stated in the advertisement.

Each post has a specific, detailed job description. In summary, responsibilities include:

Experimental Research & Prototyping
- Designing, prototyping, and testing:
  - Electric motors and drives for tractors
  - GaN-based DC–DC converters for EV subsystems
  - Electrolyzers and electrocatalysts for green hydrogen
  - Advanced batteries, ceramics, and perovskites
- Operating and maintaining specialized labs and equipment (e.g., electrochemical workstations, furnaces, XRD/SEM/Raman, HVAC test setups).
Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis
- Using FEA tools (ANSYS, COMSOL, Maxwell, Motor-CAD, HyperMesh, etc.) for:
  - Electromagnetic, structural, thermal, vibration/noise analyses.
- Using MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and other tools for:
  - Power electronics, control system modeling
  - AI/ML model development and evaluation
  - Digital twin creation and deployment.
AI / ML / Data Analytics & Deployment
- Developing AI/ML models for:
  - Classroom surveillance and exam integrity monitoring
  - Deepfake detection across text/image/audio/video
  - Digital twin–based machining monitoring and zero-downtime manufacturing.
- Dataset generation, curation, and public release.
- Deploying models on NVIDIA hardware / GPU systems and performing real-time inference.
Documentation, Reporting, and Publications
- Maintaining experimental logbooks and equipment usage records.
- Preparing project reports, purchase/tender documentation.
- Drafting scientific manuscripts, conference presentations, and technical reports.
Project Management & Coordination (for SPM and PPA posts)
- Overall planning, coordination, and monitoring of the ANRF-PAIR project.
- Managing financial and statutory compliance (PFMS, UCs, SEs, audits).
- Liaison with IIT Bombay, ANRF, COEP-TU administration and other stakeholders.
- Organizing meetings, workshops, and outreach activities, and supporting technology transfer, patents, and dissemination.

How to Apply-

Application Form
- Candidates must apply in the prescribed Application Form available on the COEP Technological University website:
  - Go to www.coeptech.ac.in → “Career” tab.
Mode of Submission
- Submit the completed, signed application form along with photocopies of all relevant testimonials (educational qualifications, experience, publications, etc.)
- The application must be sent only through:
  - Registered Post, or
  - Speed Post, or
  - Courier
Superscribing the Envelope
- The envelope must be clearly superscribed as:
  "APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH POSITION (POST CODE: __ ) UNDER ANRF-PAIR Programme"
- Example (as shown in the document):
  "APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH POSITION (POST CODE: 01/JRF-1) UNDER ANRF-PAIR Programme"
Address for Sending ApplicationTo,The Registrar,COEP Technological University,Wellesley Road, Shivajinagar,Pune – 411 005,Maharashtra, INDIA.
Multiple Post Applications
- Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate applications (with documents) for each post code.