Srinagar: Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology (SKUAST-K) has announced the launch of its Junior Research Fellow (JRF) status under a cutting-edge project focusing on the application of artificial intelligence to animal welfare and behavioral monitoring.
The project, funded by the Animal Nutrition Research Foundation (ANRF), is titled “The Exploration of Advanced Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Unique Identification, Etrological Insights, Morphology Analysis and Welfare Assessment in Animals.” The post is based at the University's Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Centre (CAIML) housed in Discovery Building, on the Shalimar campus in Srinagar.
The position is purely temporary and remains a joint terminal with the project. Since initially it was offered for a year, engagement may be extended up to three years based on a positive rating of candidates' performance in the first year.
Candidates applying for the Post must own a graduate degree—M.Tech, M.Sc., or MCA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Artificial Intelligence. Those with a qualified net or gate will be given priority, but in the absence of such candidates, other eligible persons may also be considered in line with the rules of the funding agency.
The university outlined desirable qualifications, including proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and outlined evidence of experience in the design and development of artificial intelligence-based projects, particularly in the field of computer vision. Additional application development expertise, including both back-end and front-end components, sensor interfaces, data analysis, and report generation using sensor-based IoT systems are also advantageous.
The application must be submitted online via Google Forms by July 15, 2025. The submission link is https://forms.gle/mfutti7gjzwtxt668. The interview date will be notified individually to the final candidate. No travel or daily allowance will be provided to participate in the interview.
For more information, including official advertising and application formats, please visit the university's website www.skuastkashmir.ac.in.
