? Hiring: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Applications are invited for a Junior Research Fellow position under a Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India-funded research project .

The project involves public-transportation analytics, travel-demand modelling, simulation and technology-driven solutions for Chennai’s bus transportation system.

Fellowship

• GATE-qualified candidates: ₹40,300 per month

• Non-GATE candidates: Fellowship will vary according to applicable DST norms

Eligible qualifications

• M.E./M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering

• M.Tech. in Infrastructure Engineering and Management

• M.Plan. in Urban Planning

• M.Tech. in Remote Sensing or Geoinformatics

• MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• M.Sc. in Mathematics, preferably with experience in Optimisation

• M.Sc. in Statistics

Preferred profile

We are looking for a dedicated,



responsible and research-oriented candidate with solid analytical and technical-writing abilities. Knowledge of transportation modelling, statistical analysis, optimisation, GIS, Python/R or simulation software will be an advantage.

? Work location: Chennai

? Application deadline: September 15th, 2026

? To apply: Send your CV and a brief statement of research interest to [email protected]

Email subject: Application for JRF – Transportation Analytics

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📌 Junior Research Associate (Chennai)
🏢 VIT Chennai
📍 Chennai