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JRF Jobs at VIT Vellore. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, is inviting applications for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under a CSIR-funded research project at the Centre for Nanotechnology Research. This opportunity is ideal for young researchers with a background in nanotechnology, materials science, chemistry, or physics who wish to work on advanced persistent phosphor materials for disaster mitigation applications. Interested candidates apply for the exciting opportunity at VIT Vellore.
Welcome to the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), a prestigious educational institution dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence in research. Our Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR) is at the forefront of cutting-edge scientific discovery, and we are seeking passionate individuals to join our team as Junior Research Fellows (JRFs).
- Position: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Number of Vacancies: One
- Project Title: Active luminous roadway markings based on rare-earth-free persistent phosphor powder and paint
- Sponsoring Agency: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) 22WS(0004)/2023-24/EMR-II/ASPIRE
- Department: Centre for Nanotechnology Research, VIT Vellore
- Project Tenure: 2 years
- Job Description: The project aims to develop sunlight excitable, rare-earth-free, persistent phosphor for disaster mitigation. Knowledge about nanomaterials, their properties, and optical characterization, such as thermo and photoluminescence, is required. Strong communication and writing skills are desirable.
- Essential Qualification: Integrated BS-MS/MSc, M.Sc in material science, chemistry, physics, M Tech in nanotechnology or equivalent degree, with 55% marks, and with a valid NET/GATE test.
- Upper Age Limit: JRF-28Yrs.
- Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to the scheduled castes/tribes/OBC, women, and physically handicapped candidates.
- Fellowship: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)- Rs.37,000/-p.m.
Principal Investigator
Dr. G Swati
Assistant Professor Senior (Grade II)
Centre for Nanotechnology Research
Vellore Institute of Technology
Tamil Nadu – 602014
Application Procedure:
Send your resume along with relevant documents pertaining to the details of qualifications, GATE/NET score card, scientific accomplishments, experience (if any), and latest passport size photo, etc., on or before (18/01/2026) through online http://careers.vit.ac.in. Please note that the CV should include contact details (address, mobile phone no, email ID), date of birth, and qualifications mentioned clearly. Complete information regarding publications of research papers in SCI Journals should be mentioned in the CV. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
No TA and DA will be paid for appearing at the interview. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at a later date which will be intimated by email. The selected candidate will be expected to join at the earliest.
Department: JRF Recruitment
Skills Required: The project aims to develop a sunlight-excitable, rare-earth-free, persistent phosphor for disaster mitigation. Knowledge about nanomaterials, their properties, and optical characterization, such as thermo and photoluminescence, is required. Strong communication and writing skills are desirable.
Location: VIT University, Tiruvalam Road, Katpadi, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
