Advertisement for JRF Hiring through Ad-hoc basis- 			    

1. Project No:    S/DRDO/NPA/20240144

2. Project Title: Development and testing of a bioinspired flapping wing model 
with morphing capability for aerial and aquatic locomotion

3. No. of Post(s): 1

4. Salary Range: Rs. 37000 per month (+ 18% HRA)

5. Duration of Initial Appointment: 3 months (extendable up to 1 year or until 
the project's completion, which is 3 years. The extension will be granted based 
on satisfactory performance and regular advertisement of the JRF position.) 

6. Brief description of Project: This study explores bioinspired locomotion for 
next-generation unmanned vehicles. A morphing wing model will be fabricated and 
tested for aerodynamic and hydrodynamic performance in both wind and water 
tunnels. Experiments using force/torque sensors and PIV flow visualization will 
elucidate vortex dynamics, while CFD simulations and reduced-order models will 
predict thrust and power to support the experiments.

7. Essential Qualification and Experience: B. Tech/M. Tech/M.S./M.E. 
(Mechanical/Thermal/Thermofluids/Aerospace/Applied Mechanics or related field). 
Candidate with B. Tech degree only must have a valid GATE score or admitted in B. 
Tech program through national level exam such as JEE. 

8. Desirable Qualification and Experience: 
•  Strong foundation in engineering mathematics, fluid mechanics, and 
aerodynamics
•	Background in experimental fluid mechanics
•	Hands on experience with wind and water tunnel testing including flow 
visualization techniques (PIV, shadowgraphy, Schlieren, etc.)  
•	Familiarity with ANSYS/COMSOL/OpenFOAM or other similar CFD softwares and 
GUIs.  

9. Job Description:	
• Conduct experiments on a flapping wing setup in wind and water tunnels.
• Measure aerodynamic and hydrodynamic forces, thrust, and power using 
force/torque sensors.
• Perform flow visualization using a PIV-DIC setup to analyze vortex patterns.
• Perform numerical simulations to complement the experimental work.
• Develop and validate scaling laws for various wing shapes and designs.

10. How to Apply: Interested candidates have to send their CV before 17th 
April,2025 to nipun@iitj.ac.in