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sProject Title

Design and development of SiC MEMS based piezoresistive and MOSFET embedded pressure sensors for high temperature application (No. – DFTM/07/3603/DIA-CoE,MZU/MEMS/P-03)

Sponsoring agency

Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management (DFTM),

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)

Name of Project Investigators

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Rathore, NIT Meghalaya (PI)

Prof. L. Lolit Kumar Singh, NIT Manipur (Co-PI)

Position title

PROJECT ASSOCIATE-1

No. of posts available

Two (02)

Duration (in years)

Two Months during June to August 2026

Essential qualification

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering or related fields

Note: Candidates with knowledge and with hands-on-experience on Silvaco TCAD Software & COMSOL Multiphysics Softwares will be given preference.

Emoluments

   Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (for NET or GATE Qualified Candidates)

(or)

Rs 25,000/- + HRA (for candidates without NET or GATE)

Job nature

Design, simulation and fabrication process flow for development of SiC-MEMS based pressure sensors for high temperature application.

How to apply?

The proforma of the application or link of Google Form is attached to this advertisement. A soft copy of the filled application with supporting documents must be sent to email: pradeeprathore@nitm.ac.in with cc to llksingh@nitmanipur.ac.in

Submission mode

Soft copy through email.

Institute Address

Room No 210, Block-D, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, NIT Meghalaya, Saitsohpen, Sohra, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India - 793108

Important Dates

Last date of submission of application through email: 05/06/2026

Notification of shortlisted candidates:                               10/06/2026

Tentative date of interview:                                            12/06/2026

Please note:

• The position is purely temporary
• A list of eligible candidates will be announced on the institute website and intimated via email or phone.
• The shortlisted candidate will have to attend an interview (ONLINE / OFFLINE)
• If the Interview needs to be conducted online, candidates are expected to have a good internet connection.