JOIN THE RESEARCH LAB
Join the Research Lab
Pursue high-impact doctoral research and collaborative projects in a laboratory where experimental systems, funded programmes and independent inquiry move together.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Research positions for the next generation of energy systems.
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PhD
Project Researcher
Internship
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2 PhD Positions Available
Applications are invited from motivated researchers interested in pursuing PhD research in areas including electric vehicle drives and charging infrastructure, battery management and energy storage, renewable-energy integration, AC/DC microgrids, cyber-physical power systems and security, axial-flux electric machines, and AI-driven power-system control.
INTERESTED Candidates need to mail their CV to vlsrinivas@iitism.ac.in
JRF Position is now Closed
Applications are invited from motivated researchers interested in assisting ongoing research in areas including electric vehicle drives and charging infrastructure, battery management and energy storage, renewable-energy integration, AC/DC microgrids, cyber-physical power systems and security, axial-flux electric machines, and AI-driven power-system control.
INTERESTED Candidates need to mail their CV to vlsrinivas@iitism.ac.in
WHY JOIN THE LAB
A research environment built for rigorous ideas and real systems.
Interdisciplinary research
Electrical machines, power electronics, control and cyber-physical systems.
Experimental facilities
Simulation, HIL platforms and hardware benches for evidence-led work.
Funded projects
Work on supported programmes with clear technical relevance and ambition.
Publications & patents
Build a research record through scholarly output and technology creation.
Industry collaboration
Translate research questions into operational energy challenges.
Conferences
Share research with the wider scholarly and professional community.
Independent research
Develop the judgement to frame, test and communicate your own ideas.
Research mentorship
Structured guidance while you develop technical confidence and ownership.
RESEARCH THEMES
Opportunities are anchored in the lab’s research areas.
Potential projects connect to electric mobility, battery systems, renewable integration, resilient microgrids, advanced electric machines and cyber-physical power systems.
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WHAT WE EXPECT
Curiosity, technical care and the appetite to contribute.
We value researchers who can reason deeply, document carefully, collaborate generously and remain motivated by difficult real-world problems.
• Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering, energy systems or adjacent disciplines
• Readiness to learn through modelling, experimentation and critical discussion
• Clear technical communication and reliable research practice
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to develop independent questions
HOW TO APPLY
A straightforward path to starting the conversation.
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Review the role and research-area alignment in the current opportunities listing.
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Prepare a concise CV, academic record and a short note connecting your interests to the lab.
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Use the application link on the role card or contact the lab to begin a research conversation.
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LAB LIFE
Ideas take shape in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
From student research sessions and experimental setups to workshops and technical exchange, the lab is a place for focused work and collective momentum.
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Find the role that fits your research ambitions, or reach out to discuss how your expertise could contribute to the lab.
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