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

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is advertising a PhD-linked Junior Research Fellow (JRF) opening 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. The role is research-oriented and sits at the intersection of Agriculture, Environmental Science, Earth Science, and Computer Science, with emphasis on remote sensing, GIS, soil carbon modelling, Python, TensorFlow, and microwave remote sensing.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have 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 equivalent national examinations from agencies such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, and NISER. Desired experience includes remote sensing and GIS, Python, TensorFlow, and preliminary knowledge of microwave remote sensing. The age limit is 28 years, subject to sponsor agency relaxation rules.

Funding: consolidated compensation is up to INR 37,000 per month, depending on qualification and experience. The appointment is for 24 months or until the project ends, whichever is earlier.

Deadline: applications close on 2026-06-10.

Interested candidates should apply online through the institute’s application process and complete any required fee payment details in the form. Review the advertisement carefully and ensure all eligibility criteria and documents are in order before submitting.