Project Associate-I / II

Kongu Engineering College; Erode; On-site; INR 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Kongu Engineering College, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, invites applications for Project Associate – I / II under AICTE RPS – Lab to Market. The role focuses on designing and testing PEM electrolyzer systems, material characterization, electrical integration, and data-driven performance evaluation. Eligible candidates hold B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech or M.Sc in relevant engineering disciplines.

GATE/NET is advantageous. Last date to apply: 19 November 2026.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. or M.Sc in Chemical Engineering, EEE, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Energy Engineering or related fields.
• GATE/NET or equivalent national-level qualifications will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test PEM electrolyzer systems.
• Characterize membrane and electrode materials.
• Integrate electrical systems and manage data acquisition for performance evaluation.

Skills

Research skills

Lab testing

Data acquisition

Materials characterization

Electrical system integration

Education

B.E./B.Tech.

M.E./M.Tech.

M.Sc

Job description

Research Opportunity | Project Associate – I / II

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, invites applications for the position of Project Associate – I / II under the AICTE RPS – Lab to Market project.

The project, titled "Design and Development of an Indigenous PEM Electrolyzer Integrated with Tailored Membrane and Synthesized Oxygen Evolution Reaction Catalyst for Enhanced Hydrogen Production", focuses on developing an indigenous electrolyzer technology to improve hydrogen production.

The work involves the development and testing of PEM electrolyzer systems, membrane and electrode material characterisation, electrical system integration, data acquisition and performance evaluation.

With clean hydrogen gaining importance as a potential energy solution, research in this area brings together electrical engineering, electrochemical processes and material development. The project also provides an opportunity to work on research that connects laboratory-level development with practical applications.

- Number of Vacancies: 01

- Initial Appointment: 24 months (subject to project conditions)

- Project Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: B.E./ B.Tech ./M.E./ M.Tech ./ M.Sc . in Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Energy Engineering or other relevant engineering/applied science disciplines.

GATE/NET or equivalent national-level qualifications will be an added advantage.

Last Date to Apply: 19 November 2026

The interview schedule will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.

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