IIIT Sri City Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - ISRO Space Debris RCS Project, 1 Post, Rs 37,000 + HRA | Apply by 1 November

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Sri City, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, invites applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the research project “RES-SDSC-2025-002: Space Debris RCS Estimation and Dynamics Characterisation from MOTR Space Debris tracked data”, in reference to the administrative approval No. DS-2B-13012(2)/32/2026-Sec.2 from SDSR-SHAR, ISRO dated 22nd Oct 2026. Reference No. IIITS/R&D/ISRORespond-DB/JRF/2026-27/01.

Post particulars

• Name of position – Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
• Number of position – 01 (One)
• Project duration – 18 months
• Fellowship – As per the funding agency norm, i.e. for JRF Rs.37,000/- + 10% HRA. No other allowances admissible.

Project summary

Multi Object Tracking Radar (MOTR) is an L-Band Active Phased Array Radar designed to track multiple targets. It is a long range skin mode tracking radar capable of tracking 0.25 m² RCS targets up to a range of 1000 km. MOTR can track more than 10 simultaneous targets using a single agile beam, and is the first sensor in India capable of tracking space debris up to an altitude of 800 km. MOTR has tracked and catalogued nearly 54 different space objects from an altitude of 400 to 900 km, including spent down stages of launch vehicles, debris, space stations like ISS and Tiangong, and live satellites. Studying the received signal from the target gives information about the target such as its dynamics spin, its size and RCS. These characteristics of the debris need to be catalogued to compute its drag coefficient and its lifetime assessment.

Academic qualifications (essential)

• B.Tech./B.E. in Electronics and Communication/Equivalent with 60% (or 6.5/10 CGPA) and above, with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD applicants; and
• M.Tech./M.E. in RF and Microwave Engineering/Equivalent with 60% (or 6.5/10 CGPA) and above, with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD applicants.

Additional qualifications (desirable)

NET/GATE/national level examinations conducted by the Central Government and their agencies etc.

Skills required (essential)

1. Strong knowledge in electromagnetics fundamentals.
2. Fundamentals of radar, types of radars, working principles of tracking radars.
3. Radar cross section, theoretical models to compute RCS.
4. Basic understanding of space debris, size estimation models, free space wave propagation.
5. Good hands-on using MATLAB/Python.

Skills required (desirable)

1. Strong knowledge in antenna concepts.
2. Working experience in EM simulation tools.
3. Good understanding of ML models.
4. Preference may be given to candidates who have published papers (paid journals are not considered) in reputed journals/conferences.

Important dates

• Opening date – 24th October 2026
• Closing date – 1st November 2026 (no closing time is stated; the deadline is treated as the end of the day)

How to apply

• Interested and eligible applicants may submit their application through the following link only: https://forms.gle/wrZNzBnwpLSv7irk6. No e-mail submissions are entertained.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae describing the working knowledge as per the notification, along with soft copies of mark sheets and certificates, should be uploaded.
• For queries you may contact [email protected] (PI of the project) with respect to the application process.
• Selected candidates must be able to report to the institute immediately.

Notes

1. The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information, other documents and photographs submitted.
2. The Institute reserves the right to accept applications at any time, and to consider candidates of exceptional credentials without applications. Qualification and experience may be relaxed at any point of time for exceptional candidates.
3. Mere possession of the prescribed qualification does not ensure that the candidate would be called for interview. Shortlisting will be done based on the need of the project.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail about the interview date, so the candidate must provide valid e-mail IDs in their application.
5. Applicants in government/semi-government employment must submit a No Objection Certificate from the employer.
6. The first and foremost responsibility of the candidate is to fulfil the job requirements to complete the project in a timely manner.
7. Leaving the project before the end of the project is strongly discouraged. Candidates will not be entitled to any experience certificate if leaving the project without completing it.
8. The association between the PI and the candidate can be discontinued at any time by giving one month’s notice in writing, either by the PI to the candidate or by the candidate to the PI.
9. The progress of the project will be monitored continuously and the JRF may be asked to leave in case of unsatisfactory performance.
10. Candidates selected for this position can also apply for the regular PhD programme in IIIT Sri City, provided they satisfy the eligibility criterion and the selection process laid down by the Institute.
11. Experience letters will be provided only if the candidate completes the project.
12. The above-mentioned position is purely temporary; the association of the candidate with the Institute will automatically end on the closing date of the project.

No application fee is prescribed in the advertisement.