Project Associate-1

Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad; Dharwad District; On-site; INR 314,823 - 377,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Fellowship Stipend

Direct PhD pathway

Job summary

The Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad is inviting applications for the position of Project Associate-1, focusing on AI for Healthcare. This role is part of a medical imaging project with a strong emphasis on Deep Learning and its clinical applications.

Selected candidates will have a direct pathway to the PhD program while engaging in impactful research. Competitive fellowships are available for qualified applicants, with a variety of tasks related to segmentation in medical imaging.

Qualifications

• M.E. / M.Tech / M.S. degree with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience in AI, Machine Learning, or Medical Image Analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced segmentation and enhancement models for Retinal OCT Scans.
• Curate datasets for medical imaging tasks.

Skills

Image Processing

Computer Vision

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Education

M.E. / M.Tech / M.S. (Research) in Computer Science & Engineering or Electronics Engineering

Job description

Project Associate-1 Position

Looking to advance your research career in AI for Healthcare? Here is your gateway to a PhD at an Institute of National Importance!

I am inviting applications for a Project Associate-1 position on a prestigious ANRF-ECRG-funded medical imaging project. If you are passionate about Deep Learning, Generative AI, and making a real-world clinical impact, this is for you.

Why You Should Apply

• Direct PhD Pathway: The selected fellow will be strongly encouraged and permitted to register for the regular PhD program at IIIT Dharwad.
• Interdisciplinary Exposure: You will receive close academic mentoring while working with an elite team that combines leading researchers in the area.
• Attractive Fellowship Stipend:
• ₹31,000/month + 20% HRA for GATE/NET qualified scholars.
• ₹25,000/month + 20% HRA for candidates selected via the institute's national-level process.
• Project Title: Segmentation and Estimation of Choroidal Physiological Parameters from Retinal Optical Coherence Tomography Scans.
• Core Domains: AI for Healthcare, Medical Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Generative AI (VAEs, GANs, Diffusion Models).
• Key Tasks: Developing advanced segmentation and enhancement models for Retinal OCT Scans and dataset curation.

Who is Eligible

Educational Background:

• M.E. / M.Tech / M.S. (Research) degree in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of 60% Marks or a 6.5 CGPA from an accredited institution.

Additional Criteria (Must meet at least ONE):

• Selection in the national-level selection process conducted by IIIT Dharwad as part of this advertisement.

Plus Factor: Prior experience or skills in Image Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning will give you a significant advantage.

How to Join the Team

• Mode: The selection process will feature both online and offline tracks (in-person attendance is highly encouraged).
• Application Deadline: June 29, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
• Apply Here: Fill out the official application form at https://forms.gle/iuTWBVm1Hq8EacWp9.
• Questions? Direct your project-related queries to [e-mail].

Link for Detailed Advt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D4U0wUek1TQrs5IVAhOhary3oPRMu4fM/view?usp=drive_link