- One position of Research Associate-I is available under the ANRF project titled 'The science and design of robotic sandworms propulsion of deformable object through particulate media' at IIT Kanpur.
- The position is initially for a period of one year, extendable based on performance.
- The role involves developing and testing robotic systems for deformable object propulsion through particulate media.
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🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Ph.D.
Research Associate-I for Robotic Sandworms Propulsion Project
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Apply Deadline
20 Sep 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹58,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | 3 years of research, teaching, and design/development experience after ME/M.Tech (or Ph.D.) |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum academic qualification: Ph.D. or equivalent degree, OR 3 years of research, teaching, and design/development experience after ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
- Desirable: Strong hands-on experience in developing and testing robotic systems, mechanisms, or experimental platforms.
- Experience with actuators, sensors, embedded systems, and control of robotic platforms is preferred.
- Experience in laboratory experiments, instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis is required.
- Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, ROS, or similar tools for robotics and experimental control is mandatory.
- Ability to independently design, build, troubleshoot, and iterate on experimental robotic prototypes is essential.
- Candidates with experience in field experiments, unconventional robotic platforms, or deformable/soft systems are encouraged to apply.
- Desirable: Strong hands-on experience in developing and testing robotic systems, mechanisms, or experimental platforms.
- Experience with actuators, sensors, embedded systems, and control of robotic platforms is preferred.
- Experience in laboratory experiments, instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis is required.
- Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, ROS, or similar tools for robotics and experimental control is mandatory.
- Ability to independently design, build, troubleshoot, and iterate on experimental robotic prototypes is essential.
- Candidates with experience in field experiments, unconventional robotic platforms, or deformable/soft systems are encouraged to apply.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on the candidate's academic qualifications, research experience, and relevant skills as per the project requirements.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Complete professional academic record (attach copies of certificates).
- Detailed CV and work experience.
- Detailed CV and work experience.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Research Associate-I position at IIT Kanpur?
The last date to apply for the Research Associate-I position is 20 September 2026.
Q.
What is the salary for the Research Associate-I position at IIT Kanpur?
The salary for the Research Associate-I position is ₹58,000 consolidated per month (plus HRA as per rule).
Q.
Is there an application fee for applying to the Research Associate-I position at IIT Kanpur?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification for the Research Associate-I position.
Q.
What are the minimum academic qualifications required for the Research Associate-I position?
The minimum academic qualification is a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, or 3 years of research, teaching, and design/development experience after ME/M.Tech with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
Q.
Where should I send my application for the Research Associate-I position?
Interested candidates should send their application including the details of complete professional academic record, detailed CV, and work experience to Mubashir Ali via email at mali@iitk.ac.in.