VIT University

Applications are invited for the Post of Junior Research Fellow under an DST-SERB  Research Funded Project (SB/DGH-82/2013)

Description: A DST-SERB funded research project has been sanctioned for three years.  Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) signal and image processing techniques have to be explored  for ground movement estimation. SAR polarimetry to be used to study the snow cover in the  Himalayan region during the project tenure (2015-2017) Qualification: B.Tech/MSc Electronics and M.Tech in Communication Engineering/ or B.Tech  Communication Engineering and M.Tech in Remote sensing with specialisation in Microwave  Remote Sensing Number of Position: One Principal Investigator: Dr. Vijay Kumar, School of Electronics Engineering, VIT University, Vellore, Duration: 36 Months Essential Criteria: Knowledge of Radar Signal Processing SAR interferometry and Polarimetry Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Immediate joining is required if selected. Desirable Criteria: Knowledge of Satellite Image Processing using ENVI/IDL Knowledge of SAR data processing software PolSARPro and Gamma Programming in IDL/C+++/Matlab Knowledge of RF and microwave devices and its designing Should be physically fit to trek in Himalayas Fellowship: Rs. 25,000 per month + 10% HRA. Interested candidates can send their CV with a covering letter stating their research interests,  copies of qualifications, experience letter and latest passport size photo, on or before 20th June, 2015 to the HR Office , VIT University, Katpadi Vellore,632014, Tamil Nadu by post with a superscript on the  envelope “Junior Research Fellow – DST -SERB/ attachments to: hr@vit.ac.inin with a subject line  of JRF- DST –SERB.