ANRF (PM-ECRG) - JRF & SRF RECRUITMENT

Applications are invited from highly motivated and research-oriented candidates for the positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under the prestigious Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) – Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PM-ECRG).

Project Title

AI-Enabled Spatio-Temporal Poverty Estimation in India using Multi-Source Satellite Imagery, Climate Anomalies and Commodity Price Signals

Positions & Fellowship

1. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

No. of Position: 01

Fellowship: ₹37,000/- per month

HRA: ₹7,400/- per month

2. Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

No. of Position: 01

Fellowship: ₹42,000/- per month

HRA: ₹8,400/- per month

Eligibility

For JRF

M.E./M.Tech/MS in Computer Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Remote Sensing, GIS, or allied disciplines.

For SRF

M.E./M.Tech/MS in relevant disciplines.

Minimum 2 years of research experience in AI/ML, Deep Learning, Remote Sensing, GIS, Computer Vision, Climate Analytics, or related areas. Preference will be given to candidates having publications in SCI/SCOPUS-indexed journals or reputed conferences.

Research Areas (Not Limited To)

1. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
2. Deep Learning & Computer Vision
3. Remote Sensing & GIS
4. Satellite Image Processing
5. Climate & Environmental Data Analytics
6. Spatio-Temporal Data Analysis
7. Google Earth Engine & Geospatial Analytics
8. Python Programming & Large-Scale Data Processing

Why Join Us

1. Work on a prestigious ANRF-funded national research project.
2. Opportunity to publish in high-impact SCI/SCIE journals.
3. Exposure to cutting-edge AI, Remote Sensing, GIS & Climate Analytics.
4. Opportunity to attend national and international conferences.
5. Strong platform for Ph.D. and research career growth.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send the following documents in a single PDF:

1. Updated CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Copies of Degree Certificates / Mark Sheets
4. Experience Certificates (if applicable)
5. GATE/NET Scorecard (if applicable)
6. List of Publications (if any)

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Subject: Application for JRF/SRF – ANRF PM-ECRG Project

Important Information

Project Duration: 3 Years

Location: Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat

Selection Process: Shortlisting followed by Online/Offline Interview

TA/DA: No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Application Deadline: 15th July 2026

Joining: Immediate (or as per project requirement)

Principal Investigator

Dr. Nilesh Kumar Jadav

Associate Professor & Program Head

Department of CSE-AI

Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat

Email: [HIDDEN TEXT]

Phone: +91 88667 11305