IIT Gandhinagar Project Associate-II Recruitment 2026 - Advt No. SPON/10455/Advt0298

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, Research & Development Office invites online applications for a temporary position of Project Associate-II under the project Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Research and Training Hub (SAMARTH). Interested candidates who fulfil the required qualifications and experience may apply through the IIT Gandhinagar project staff recruitment portal by 11 September 2026.

Position Details

Application Link

Apply online at recruitment.iitgn.ac.in/projectstaff.

Required Qualification (as per Institute norms)

• M.Tech./M.S. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline. OR
• B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A. or equivalent in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 02 years of post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 60% or equivalent grade from graduation onwards and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th.

Key Responsibilities

• Model and simulate coupled-oscillator networks, phase-synchronization behavior and associated analog interfaces.
• Design multilayer PCBs, select components, coordinate layout and fabrication, and independently perform hardware bring-up.
• Develop synthesizable Verilog/System Verilog modules for real-time control, data acquisition and phase-locking interfaces.
• Develop Python-based test setups and use laboratory instruments to measure phase noise, latency, power and system performance.
• Translate neural-network and optimization models, including Hopfield networks and Ising solvers, to phase-encoded ONN hardware.
• Integrate analog, digital and software components; diagnose system-level issues; and establish repeatable validation procedures.
• Prepare technical reports, maintain design and test records, track milestones, and guide junior project team members.

Essential Skills

• Strong fundamentals in analog and digital electronics, circuit analysis and hardware system integration.
• Practical experience in at least two of the following areas: analog circuit simulation, PCB design and bring-up, FPGA development, or automated hardware testing.
• Proficiency in Python and working knowledge of Verilog or System Verilog.
• Ability to use circuit-simulation and hardware-design tools such as Cadence, LTspice, Altium, KiCad, or equivalent platforms.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instruments, hardware debugging and systematic fault diagnosis.
• Strong technical documentation, communication, problem-solving and project-ownership skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with coupled oscillators, phase dynamics, phase-locked loops or synchronization-based computing.
• Experience designing high-density, multilayer PCBs, including signal-integrity considerations.
• Experience implementing FPGA-based real-time control, data-acquisition or mixed-signal interfaces.
• Familiarity with Oscillatory Neural Networks, neuromorphic computing, Hopfield networks, Ising machines or hardware accelerators for optimization.
• Experience automating measurements and analysing phase noise, latency, power and other hardware-performance metrics.
• A track record of independently executing hardware prototypes, contributing to research projects, or mentoring junior team members.

Documents to Submit

Applicants must submit the following documents as part of their application:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) - covering educational qualifications, relevant projects, technical expertise and tool experience, professional experience, publications/patents, and awards/scholarships.
2. Statement of Purpose (SOP) (1-2 pages) - addressing motivation, prior experience, how technical skills align with the job description, and long-term career goals.

Contact

Prof. Nihar Ranjan Mohapatra - Email: nihar@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 through this round of selection process without assigning any reason.

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