AU JRF Civil Engineering Recruitment 2026

AU JRF Civil Engineering Recruitment 2026: Overview

Anna University is recruiting a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) RESPOND project in the Department of Civil Engineering at University College of Engineering Nagercoil. The study, Project ID RES-PRL-2025-002, uses remote sensing to explore rivers and palaeo-channels so researchers can better understand Martian river systems. This is a focused research role that brings civil engineering, geoinformatics, earth science and computer-based analysis together.

You will work with the principal investigator at the Nagercoil campus, where the project is planned across a three-year period. The first part of the grant provides JRF manpower, with progression to the Senior Research Fellow stage described for the later project period. Applicants comfortable with spatial data, field coordinates and computational methods will be especially well placed for the work.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Project tenure: The position is temporary and tied to the ISRO RESPOND grant. Renewal or continuation depends on satisfactory performance, available funds and continuation of the project.
• Work location: The selected researcher must carry out the project in the Department of Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering Nagercoil.
• Research progression: The notice describes JRF support during the first two years and SRF support during the third year under the project's sanctioned plan.
• PhD opportunity: Based on performance, the selected fellow may be encouraged to register for a PhD at Anna University; this is an opportunity, not an automatic admission.
• Immediate joining: The selected fellow is expected to report for duty without delay.
• Travel: The university will not provide TA or DA for attending the assessment.
• Communication: Shortlisted applicants will receive the assessment schedule by email only, so the address entered in the form must remain active.
• University decision: The selection committee's decision is final, and the university or principal investigator may cancel the recruitment if needed.

Application Submission Notes

Send the completed Annexure I, updated curriculum vitae and self-attested certificate copies to Dr. J. Colins Johnny, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering Nagercoil, Konam, Nagercoil. Mark the envelope or subject as “Application for JRF under ISRO RESPOND project grant.”

A scanned copy must also be emailed to colinsjohnny@ucen.ac.in with the same subject line. The notification's submission sentence prints PIN code 600004, while its letterhead and work address show Nagercoil 629004; check the current address with the department before dispatching the hard copy. Keep your originals ready because qualification and experience claims must be supported during the assessment.

• Analyse satellite and remote-sensing data for river and palaeo-channel mapping
• Process spatial and GPS datasets using QGIS, ArcGIS or related tools
• Develop Python workflows for geospatial, machine-learning and deep-learning analysis
• Compare terrestrial river features with evidence relevant to Martian landscapes
• Keep organised research data, code, maps and experiment notes
• Review scientific literature and support reports, papers and project presentations
• Coordinate research tasks with the principal investigator and project team
• Follow Anna University and ISRO RESPOND research and reporting requirements