Visvesvaraya Phd Research Fellow

Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar; Punjab; On-site; INR 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar in Punjab invites applications for a Visvesvaraya PhD Research Fellow. The role focuses on designing and executing advanced research in VLSI circuits and systems, with close supervision by faculty and collaboration across projects.

The fellow will conduct literature reviews, plan experiments, collect and analyze data, and contribute to scholarly articles, conference papers, and mentoring activities as required by the institute.

Qualifications

• Strong research background in engineering, science or tech disciplines.
• 60% (55% for SC/ST) in M.Tech or equivalent (OR).
• 60% (55% for SC/ST) in B.Tech or equivalent and GATE qualified (OR).
• 75% marks in B.Tech or equivalent from CFTIs (e.g. NITs, IITs).

Responsibilities

• Design and execute research projects in VLSI circuits and systems design.
• Perform literature reviews, plan experiments, collect and analyze data and write reports.
• Present findings in seminars and contribute to scholarly articles and conference papers.

Skills

Research aptitude

Literature review & data analysis

Academic writing

Education

M.Tech 60%+

B.Tech 60%+ + GATE

B.Tech 75% (CFTIs)

Job description

Company Description

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar is established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to broaden access to high-quality technical education. The institute focuses on delivering state-of-the-art education across multiple disciplines while adopting modern teaching methods and pedagogy. The institute provides a research-focused environment that encourages innovation, interdisciplinary work, and academic excellence.

Role Description

The Visvesvaraya PhD Research Fellow will undertake full-time doctoral research at IIT Ropar, located on-site in Punjab, India. The fellow will be responsible for designing and executing research project in VLSI circuits and systems design, including literature reviews, research planning, data collection, analysis, and scholarly writing. Day-to-day tasks include working closely with a supervising faculty member, performing experiments or simulations as relevant to the discipline, documenting results, and preparing research articles, conference papers, and reports. The role also involves participating in seminars, presenting research findings to academic and industry audiences, engaging in collaborative projects, and contributing to the institute’s teaching and mentoring activities when required. Fellows are expected to maintain high academic standards, comply with institutional research ethics, and support the broader research ecosystem at IIT Ropar.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in a relevant engineering, science, or technology discipline, typically with a Master's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks in M.Tech or equivalent (OR)
• 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks in B.Tech or equivalent and GATE qualified (OR)
• 75% marks in B.Tech or equivalent (no GATE qualification required) from CFTIs (Eg. NITs, IITs etc.) in the relevant discipline