IIT Ropar invites application for JRF and SRF (Under DST Funded Project); Apply by December 15

IIT Ropar invites applications from sincere, motivated, and eligible Indian nationals for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position and a Senior Research Fellow (JRF) position in a research project. The title of the project is "Computationally intelligent methods to provide visually impaired cognitive support for better learning."

The program will, further, be under the supervision of Dr Puneet Goyal. Also, it may be possible for the selected candidates to register for a PhD program in the Department as per existing institute rules.

Name of the Position:

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - 1, Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - 1

Duration

Initially, the position is only for 1 year. Further, there's a possible extension for next year based on satisfactory performance. But, in any case, the maximum total is 2 years for JRF and 3 years for SRF.

Emoluments

JRF: As per DST rules (Rs 31,000 per month + HRA@8%)

SRF: As per DST rules (Rs 35,000 per month + HRA@8%)

Essential qualifications

JRF: Master's degree in CSE/IT or related technical field with at least 70% marks (or 7-grade point out of 10) or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering/IT or related technical field with at least 70% marks (or 7-grade point out of 10) with GATE / NET qualification.

Further, SC/ST candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate score (6.0 CGPA) in the qualifying degree.

SRF: Qualification prescribed for JRF above with 2 years of research experience (as evidenced from published papers in standard refereed journals/conferences of repute)

The course also requires that the candidate must be-

Good in Programming (C/C++, Matlab/Python), Previous experience in Image Processing / Deep Learning / Data sciences, Strong Mathematics skills (Linear algebra, probability, optimization), Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, Good written and oral communications, Team spirit.

How to apply and other details

Those interested must fill the online application form by Tuesday, 15 Dec 2020. Online Interviews will happen on 18 Dec 2020 (Friday) - starting around 9:30 am onwards. Depending upon the number of applicants, IIT Ropar may even conduct an online programming test. Shortlisted candidates will receive an email regarding the interview related Google meet links.

Further, for more details, refer to the official link. You can also contact the principal investigator.

Principal Investigator -

Dr Puneet Goyal, Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

Room 219, CSE building, IIT Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab-140001

Email : puneet @ iitrpr.ac.in ( http://cse.iitrpr.ac.in/dr-puneet-goyal)