Ph.D. Candidate – Nanoelectronics and VLSI @ VIT Vellore

Vellore Institute of Technology; Vellore; On-site; INR 391,000 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fellowship ₹50k/mo

Advanced facilities

International collaborations

Journals & conferences

Job summary

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) invites motivated candidates to join as Ph.D. Research Scholars in the EEICS lab under Dr. Vishal Gupta.

This full-time, on-site role focuses on nanoelectronics, VLSI design, and AI-driven circuit applications. The candidate will conduct original research, analyze data, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and collaborate with faculty across seminars and conferences, contributing to ongoing projects at VIT Vellore.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s (Direct Ph.D.) in Electronics, VLSI, Nanotechnology, Physics or related fields is required
• Interest in nanoscale devices, circuits, and computational electronics
• Strong academic and research skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
• Excellent writing and communication skills for publishing and presenting research
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team
• Previous research experience and publications are highly appreciated
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and lab equipment

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in nanoelectronics, VLSI and AI-driven circuit applications
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Collaborate with faculty members and attend seminars
• Present research findings at conferences
• Contribute to ongoing projects at VIT Vellore

Skills

Nanoscale devices

VLSI design

Data analysis

Academic writing

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s (Direct Ph.D.)

Tools

EDA tools

Semiconductor analyzers

Device fabrication

Job description

About the Opportunity

The School of Electronics Engineering, VIT Vellore, invites motivated and passionate candidates to join as Ph.D. Research Scholars in the EEICS lab under the guidance of Dr. Vishal Gupta. Candidates will work on cutting-edge problems in nanoelectronics, VLSI design, emerging memory devices, AI-driven circuit applications, and two thematic areas: 1. Edge AI Applications and 2. Drones & Autonomous Systems.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a globally recognized research ecosystem with access to state-of-the-art facilities, international collaborations, and industry-driven projects.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Ph.D. Candidate in VIT Vellore. The Ph.D. Candidate will be involved in conducting original research, analyzing data, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, and contributing to ongoing projects at VIT. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with faculty members, attending seminars, and presenting research findings at conferences.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree or Bachelor’s (Direct Ph.D.) in Electronics, VLSI, Nanotechnology, Physics or related fields is required
• Interest in nanoscale devices, circuits, and computational electronics
• Strong academic and research skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
• Excellent writing and communication skills for publishing and presenting research
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team
• Previous research experience and publications are highly appreciated
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and lab equipment

Research Areas Available

• Emerging Devices (Perovskite and TiO2) and Circuits (RRAM, Memristors, FinFET/CMOS)
• Application of AI/ML in electronic circuit & system design
• Fault-tolerant VLSI architectures, hardware security & reliability modeling
• Neuromorphic computing, spiking neural networks, smart sensing systems & in-memory computing

What we offer

• Fellowship up to ₹50,000/month for deep tech and thematic areas and ₹35,000/month in other areas
• Advanced research facilities (EDA tools, semiconductor analyzers, device fabrication and characterization labs)
• Internationally collaborative research opportunities
• Exposure to top-tier journals, conferences, and innovation-driven projects

Note:

VIT Vellore Campus offers only the Internal Full-Time (IFT) category.

Company Description

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is dedicated to providing higher education that meets international standards. With a campus that hosts students from around the world, VIT maintains a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The institution prides itself on experienced faculty who are encouraged to nurture and mentor students. VIT's global standards in teaching and research drive a relentless pursuit of excellence. Memoranda of Understanding with international universities facilitate student and faculty exchanges and joint research projects.