IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Electrical Engineering (SmartGait) | Apply Online by 25 Aug
Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Gandhinagar
Gujarat - IIT Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Vacancies
1
Salary
Rs. 72,000 - 84,000/- per month (incl. HRA Rs. 12,600/-)
Last Date
25 Aug 2026
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Age Limit
Maximum Age
35 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Salary / Pay Scale
Rs. 72,000 - 84,000/- per month (incl. HRA Rs. 12,600/-)
Eligibility
Qualification / Education
Full Description
IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Advt No. SPON/10381/Advt0299
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, Research & Development Office invites online applications for a temporary position of Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Interested candidates who fulfil the required qualifications and experience may apply through the IIT Gandhinagar project staff recruitment portal by 25 August 2026.
Position Details
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Uttama Lahiri, Department of Electrical Engineering |
| Project Title | SmartGait: Wearable Device offering Vibrotactile Stimulation for Understanding Rehabilitation Dosage in terms of Gait Quantification and Neuronal Activity in Dopaminergic Circuits of Individuals with Parkinson Disease |
| Designation | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
| Number of Positions | 01 |
| Consolidated Monthly Remuneration | Rs. 72,000 - Rs. 84,000/- per month (including HRA) |
| HRA | Rs. 12,600/- per month |
| Duration of Appointment | 6 months |
| Age Limit | 35 years as on last date of submitting application |
| Last Date of Application | 25 August 2026 |
Application Link
Apply online at recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff.
Essential Qualification/Experience (as per Institute and Funding Agency norms)
- Ph.D. in Computer Science / Computer Science and Technology / Information Technology / Computational science or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated research or development experience in full stack software development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, intelligent healthcare systems, cybersecurity or related areas.
- A minimum of 60% marks at the Bachelor level is required. Also, a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in Class 10th and 12th is required.
- Scholars qualified through UGC/CSIR-NET, GATE, or equivalent national-level examinations may be considered as per applicable norms.
Desirable Qualification/Experience
- Research/development experience in healthcare technologies, health monitoring systems, cybersecurity/secure healthcare systems, interdisciplinary hardware-software integration, or resource-efficient AI/ML deployment.
- Experience in software development, embedded electronics, firmware, or hardware-software integration.
- Formal training or hands-on experience in computational mathematics at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Job Description
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will lead research and full stack software development for intelligent healthcare and sensing technologies, focusing on AI/ML algorithm design, real-time sensor-data processing, and end-to-end system integration. The researcher will contribute to efficient, robust, and deployable solutions for real-world healthcare and health-safety applications.
Contact
For query, please contact: Prof. Uttama Lahiri - Email: uttamalahiri@iitgn.ac.in
Merely meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will not guarantee the shortlisting and/or appointment. A higher cutoff level may be used. The Institute reserves all rights, not to call an applicant for a selection test or not to fill up a position without assigning any reason.
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What is IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Electrical Engineering (SmartGait) | Apply Online by 25 Aug?
IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Electrical Engineering (SmartGait) | Apply Online by 25 Aug is a government recruitment notification published by Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Gandhinagar. Apply before the last date to be considered.
When does the application start?
Online applications start on 24 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application is 25 August 2026.
What is the age limit?
Maximum age limit is 35 years as on the cutoff date.
What is the required qualification?
Ph.D. in Computer Science/Information Technology/Computational science
How do I apply?
Apply online through the official link provided on Rojgarpulse. Always verify details from the official notification before applying.