VIT University

Project Title: “Spaceborne Microwave Imaging Techniques for glacier dynamics and snow cover  studies in Himalayan region”  Description: A DST-SERB funded research project has been sancti oned 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, 632014, Tamil Nadu.  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: Past or valid GATE ; CSIR-NET(LS) 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 17th Sept. , 2015 to the Administrative Officer , VIT University,  Katpadi Vellore,632014, Tamil Nadu by post with a superscript on the envelope  “Junior Research Fellow – DST -SERB/ Dr. Vijay Kumar Project”  or email with necessary attachments to: hr@vit.ac.in and vijaykumar@vit.ac.in with  a subject line of JRF- DST –SERB