IIT Mandi Project Associate/JRF Recruitment 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi invites applications from eligible Indian candidates for the position of Project Associate/JRF or equivalent under a DRDO-funded research project in the School of Computing and Electrical Engineering.

Position Overview

Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
School: School of Computing and Electrical Engineering
Position: Project Associate/JRF or equivalent
Project Investigator: Padmanabhan Rajan
Funding Agency: DRDO
Project Number: DRDO/PR/605
Advertisement No.: IITM/SRIC/Project No.607/26-27/01
Advertisement Date: 24 July 2026
Appointment Type: Temporary

Project Title

Score Normalization Algorithms Towards Robust Verification for ECAPA-Based Speaker and Language Identification Models

Project Duration

The project duration is 21 months, with an expected end date of 4 March 2028.

The initial appointment will be for one year or until the end of the project, whichever is earlier. Further extension will depend on satisfactory performance and project requirements.

Essential Qualification

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following or a related discipline:

• Computer Science and Engineering

• Electronics and Communication Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

A valid GATE or equivalent national-level examination score is preferred.

Required Skills

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of deep-learning algorithms and architectures

• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C, or C++

• Familiarity with machine-learning techniques for speech data

• Understanding of speaker-rec

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