Junior Research Fellow

Role Description:

One full-time JRF position is available in the following project at Mahindra University-Virginia Tech (MU-VT) Interdisciplinary Advanced Research Center for Transformative Technologies (IARCT²)

Project Title

The JRF will work on evaluating current V2X technologies and selecting the most effective solutions to enhance traffic management systems. It involves deploying roadside units (RSUs) and onboard units (OBUs) to enable V2X communication protocols for optimizing traffic in real time and improving safety. The JRF requires strong skills in wireless sensor networks, data analytics, and programming. The project will optimize real-time traffic data to improve signal timings, enable instant incident detection, and provide smart route recommendations.

Essential Qualifications

• M.E./M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering/ Electronics and Communications/ /Computer Science/ or related fields.
• Experience with data analysis using tools such as Python / Matlab / R.
• Knowledge of policy, regulatory, and ethical considerations involved in transportation data use
• Good academic writing, communication, and documentation skills

Meet the hiring team

Dr. Saladi SV Subbarao, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Mahindra University, Email: saladi.subbarao@mahindrauniversity.edu.in

Dr. Jahnavi Yarlagadda, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Mahindra University, Email: jahnavi.yarlagadda@mahindrauniversity.edu.in

The selected candidates will be encouraged to register for the Ph.D. program under the MU-VT Interdisciplinary Research Center, IACRT² at Mahindra University, Hyderabad.