Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Mahindra University || Centre for Life Sciences · Hyderabad · onsite · Posted 35d ago
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Job Description – Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Area: Corrosion of Reinforcement in Concrete Structures
Job Profile
The JRF will work on experimental and analytical investigations related to corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete structures, with a focus on understanding corrosion mechanisms, monitoring, and assessment of corrosion-induced deterioration. The work will involve laboratory experimentation, electrochemical measurements, data analysis, and interpretation of corrosion behaviour.
Eligibility
Candidates with a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or a related discipline are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a strong academic/research background in corrosion science and electrochemistry will be preferred.
Desirable Skills
Key Responsibilities
Job Profile
The JRF will work on experimental and analytical investigations related to corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete structures, with a focus on understanding corrosion mechanisms, monitoring, and assessment of corrosion-induced deterioration. The work will involve laboratory experimentation, electrochemical measurements, data analysis, and interpretation of corrosion behaviour.
Eligibility
Candidates with a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or a related discipline are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a strong academic/research background in corrosion science and electrochemistry will be preferred.
Desirable Skills
- Sound understanding of electrochemical principles of corrosion
- Knowledge of corrosion of steel/reinforcement in concrete
- Experience with electrochemical techniques such as half-cell potential, corrosion rate measurements, polarization techniques, or EIS is desirable
- Laboratory experimentation, data analysis and scientific reporting
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy PZT-based sensing systems for damage detection and structural health monitoring.
- Conduct experimental investigations on structural components.
- Develop signal processing, data analysis and intelligent damage-detection techniques.
- Work on interdisciplinary research integrating sensors, electronics, materials and structural engineering.
- Publish research findings in high-quality journals/conferences and contribute to collaborative research proposals.
- PhD in Sensors, Structural Health Monitoring, Smart Structures, Civil/Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or closely related areas.
- Candidates with strong expertise in piezoelectric sensors, sensor networks, signal processing, EMI techniques, vibration-based monitoring or damage detection are preferred.
- Experience in experimental research and data analysis will be an advantage.
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laboratory experimentationElectrochemistrycorrosion of steel reinforcement in concreteelectrochemical principles of corrosionEMI techniqueshalf-cell potential corrosion rate measurementsintelligent damage-detection techniquespolarization techniquesPZT-based sensing systemsvibration-based monitoringsignal processingEISScientific ReportingElectrochemical techniquesSensor Networksdata analysisCorrosion Science