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JRF Recruitment (Junior Research Fellow) – TIET-VT Centre of Excellence in Emerging Materials, Patiala

Research Position at THapar

The Center of Excellence in Emerging Materials (CEEMS) at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET), Patiala, in collaboration with Virginia Tech, USA, is inviting applications from highly motivated and eligible Indian citizens for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF).

Designation

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – 01 Post

Research Area

The research focuses on the project titled: “An Immersive Digital Twin Surgical Rehearsal Framework for Craniotomy”. This multidisciplinary project involves Computer Science, Mechanical, Electronics, and Biomedical Engineering, specifically focusing on medical image processing, 3D modeling, and VR/AR environments.

Location

Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India.

Eligibility/Qualification

Essential Qualification

  • M.E. / M.Tech / B.E. / B.Tech degree with at least 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale) in Computer Science, Mechanical, Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related disciplines.
  • Applicants with a valid GATE/NET score will be preferred.

Desirable Skills

  • Strong interest and prior experience in Python, AI/ML, medical image processing, 3D Slicer, Blender/3D modelling, Unity/Unreal Engine, VR/AR, OpenXR, and biomechanical simulation/FEM.

Job Description

The selected Junior Research Fellow (JRF) will work on developing an immersive, patient-specific digital twin framework for surgical rehearsal and planning of craniotomy procedures using MRI/CT data.

  • Duration: 2 Years (purely temporary and co-terminus with the project).
  • Fellowship:
    • Rs. 30,000/- per month for Non-GATE/NET candidates.
    • Rs. 45,000/- per month for GATE/NET qualified candidates.
  • Academic Opportunity: The selected candidate can register for a full-time Ph.D. program at TIET, subject to fulfilling the institute’s admission norms.
  • Principal Investigator: Dr. Vivek Jain, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, TIET Patiala.
  • Co-PIs: Dr. Tarunpreet Bhatia (Associate Professor, CSE) and Dr. Vishal Gupta (Associate Professor, ME).

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply by following the steps below:

  1. Fill out the official Google Application Form.
  2. Submit your updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with self-attested photocopies of all mark sheets, certificates, GATE/NET score card, and other relevant testimonials merged into a single PDF file through the form.

For more details, you can view the Official Advertisement PDF.

Last Date for Apply

The last date to receive applications is 30th September 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview date via email.

Apply Link

Click Here to Apply Online (Google Form)