PhD-linked JRF in Mechanistic Soil Carbon Modelling using NISAR and Ancillary Data at IIT Kharagpur Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is advertising a PhD-linked Junior Research Fellow (JRF) opportunity in the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering. The project is titled “Mechanistic Soil Carbon Modelling using NISAR and Ancillary Data” and is supervised by Prof. Somsubhra Chakraborty, Associate Professor at IIT Kharagpur.

This opening is especially relevant for candidates interested in environmental science, agriculture, earth science, remote sensing, GIS, soil carbon modelling, and data-driven research using Python and TensorFlow. The post mentions that experience in remote sensing and GIS is desirable, along with preliminary knowledge of microwave remote sensing.

Eligibility includes a Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science or a Graduate/Post Graduate Degree in a professional course, with selection through recognized national-level routes such as CSIR-UGC NET (including lectureship/Assistant Professorship) and GATE, or through national examinations conducted by agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, and NISER. The age limit is 28 years, subject to sponsor agency relaxation rules.

The position offers a consolidated fellowship of up to INR 37,000 per month, depending on qualification and experience. The tenure is 24 months or until the project ends, whichever comes first.

The advertisement notes no application fee for General/Male/OBC, Female, and SC/ST categories. Applicants should apply online before 2026-06-10 and reference the advertisement/project details in their submission.