Ref IIT/SRIC/R/MQA/2026/101 (28-07-2026). PI: Shambhu Sau, Electrical Engineering. Sponsor: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). Essential: Essential qualification follows the standard CSIR-UGC/GATE JRF norm: a postgraduate degree in Basic Science, or a graduate/postgraduate professional degree, obtained via (a) CSIR-UGC NET (incl. Assistant Professorship eligibility) or GATE, or (b) selection through a national-level exam run by a central government department/agency (DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, etc.) — no specific discipline is mandated at the essential-qualification level; a preferred background is listed separately below. Desirable/preferred (not a formal eligibility gate): Knowledge of power electronics essential; MATLAB Simulink, PCB design, hardware design/test experience desirable. BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electronics & Electrical Engineering with valid GATE score, or ME/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering. Tenure: 30 months or termination of project, whichever is earlier. Age limit 28.